MaxpeditionMicro Pocket Organizer

I typically have carried my Urban EDC stuff loose in my pockets. I’ve worn out way too many pockets over the years! After seeing some EDC YT videos, I realized there was a better way to avoid my pocket linings getting holes in them, along with the potential to be able able to carry more things, like a pen, lighter, band-aids, etc.; by using a pocket organizer (PO).I wanted a small, very pocketable PO, ideally one with a zippered pouch for emergency money and small things like band-aids, as well as larger, opened-ended slip-in pockets for a flashlight and maybe my knife, though I typically clip that to my right front pocket, also containing my wallet, where access can be quick and unhindered. A BIC lighter would be useful to carry too. It needed to fit in my left front jeans pocket. If it fit there, it would also work in my cargo pants/shorts..Initially, I had targeted a leather PO, with the tools on the outside in slots, but they don’t have zippered pockets. They also are stiff and need bedding in, which then means they are dedicated to that item’s shape. I tried a VIPERADE VE15, which has zippered pockets, and found that the tools caught on my pocket and it was difficult to get out. It was too small also.While perhaps less durable, a fabric, clamshell PO made more sense. It would slide in and out easily and my EDC items would be protected inside and not collect pocket lint..After much research, once more using those YT reviews, I settled on the Micro Maxpedition. It fit my budget and would fit my pocket. However, I was concerned how much I could actually get in it without it turning into a football, which would be too obvious and uncomfortable in my front pocket. The Maxpedition can hold a lot of stuff, but at the cost of bulge thickness in the middle..I started out with my essentials – Baton 4 flashlight, BIC lighter, whistle, pen, old credit card wrapped with duct tape and aluminum foil, some paper, band-aids, lens wipes. The Micro fitted in my pocket but was very tight. The flashlight was the biggest offender. I also realized it was more difficult to access my flashlight and whistle quickly. I use the flashlight every day, and like with my knife, I appreciate quick access from my pocket. Opening the pouch in the dark to get to the flashlight would be problematic. I decided to leave the flashlight and attached whistle loose in my pocket. It’s much smaller than my old flashlight and won’t wear out my pocket liner as easily..After much trial and error, I discovered the best arrangement to carry my EDC stuff in the Micro Maxpedition. I was even able to add a Nextool Mini Sailor multitool (scissor version – good scissors are more useful than pliers in my situation). My photos show what I now carry and where it is all stored. The bulge is minimal and I can easily slide the PO into my jeans' pocket, and out. Out is really easy as the loop on top can be used to pull on it. I thought that loop was unnecessary for my use-case and contemplated removing it, but it’s actually very, very useful for fast retrieval, and for hanging my car key fob from when driving.Note that I make use of hair ties a lot. They can be arranged to hold items in place, especially ones which may slip though the elasticated bands. The unopened superglue tube has a unique wrap configuration to keep it in place. (I think the cap is somewhere in the bottom of the RH rear pocket – I didn’t remember to take it out for the photos). Those elastic bands will no doubt stretch over time and get worse for allowing slippage. Hair ties are always handy. Useful as rubber bands when out and about. The Syrinx titanium pen hangs perfectly in the hinge of the pouch, off a hair tie, of course. 😉I wrapped the BIC lighter with some sticky, waterproof, off-a-roll, medical tape. That stuff is really good for finger cuts and never comes loose. An easily applied/removed wire tie stops the trigger being accidentally depressed in the closed Maxpedition pouch.I use FoodSaver, custom-made, vacuumed bags to compress things like my vinyl gloves into a very compact state, and to waterproof emergency meds.I didn’t like the plain, frankly ugly, black zipper pull, so, I made a Snake Knot pull using reflective orange 550 Paracord..CONCLUSION:.I feel like I found my perfect EDC Pocket Organizer with the Micro Maxpedition. Sure, I can’t carry everything in it and have to be somewhat minimalist but that’s actually a good thing. When I might need more “tools”, like when hiking, I usually have a backpack. Of course, If I carried it on my belt, I could carry much more stuff and turn it into a mini football, but that’s not what I want..I can highly recommend this Micro Maxpedition Pocket Pouch. It’s well-made, durable, well-priced, and great for everyday use.

I was looking for something to organise the things I carry in my messenger bag, but I didn't want it to take up more space than the tools do on their own, so I gave the Micro a try. This thing holds a lot of stuff for the size. It is constructed very well and even when jammed full, it is holding up very well. I liked it so much that I ordered another one to use as a wallet and to hold all the other stuff I keep in my pockets. It fits nicely in a pocket on cargo pants or shorts, I don't think I would want to put it in a back pocket or in jeans. The one I use as a wallet I use a money clip to hold my folding money, my debit card and my gas card clipped in the outside mesh pocket. On the inside I carry:a Fisher space penStreamlight MicrostreamA Gerber EAB lite utility knife3 ft of Gorilla tape wrapped around a plastic card6 band aids, 2 alcohol swabs, 2 wet onesDrivers license, and 4 other ID/store cardsAt first I had a lot more in this but it holds so much it can get a little heavy in your pocket if you stuff in as much as it will hold.In the one I keep in my bag, and this one I loaded up, I have:a Fisher Space pena Stream light MicrostreamA Gerber EAB utility knifeSwiss Army Cyber tool (this is one of the larger SAKs)a full size Bic lightersmall memo pad (I tried a fieldnotes pad but it is to large a 3X5 pad just barely fits)A Pocket Wrench II (love this tool, but it's a bit heavy)It definitely has room to hold a few more things without over taxing it. I like that all my tools etc are in one place and I can pull this out without having to dig through my bag to find the tool I need at the time.I am very happy with these little organisers and will be buying another one to set up as a personal first aid kit, one to keep all my chargers and cords in and I am considering setting some up to give as gifts. Lots of possibilities with this great product.

Perfect size, robust manufacturing and incredibly practical.