--- product_id: 2759064 title: "Janus Extension Pocket" brand: "maxpedition" price: "R1508" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Maxpedition" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2759064-janus-extension-pocket store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Compact 8”x4”x1.5” dual-zippered pocket Adjustable 8-13” extension strap Durable water-resistant nylon build Janus Extension Pocket **Brand:** maxpedition **Price:** R1508 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Maxpedition Janus: Gear up front and center, because your essentials deserve the spotlight. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Janus Extension Pocket by maxpedition - **How much does it cost?** R1508 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2759064-janus-extension-pocket) ## Best For - maxpedition enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted maxpedition brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Rugged & Ready:** Constructed from tough nylon with water resistance, built to endure daily grind and outdoor adventures alike. - • **Optimized Organization:** Internal dividers and elastic loops keep your essentials like monoculars, knives, and tools neatly accessible. - • **Modular Dual-Face Design:** Two-faced pocket with loop fields for patches & PALS webbing for accessories—customize your carry instantly. - • **Versatile Carry Companion:** Ideal for EDC, first aid kits, or survival gear—fits seamlessly with Maxpedition bags for a pro-level setup. - • **Precision Fit Extension Strap:** Adjustable 8 to 13 inches strap ensures perfect front carry alignment with your main gear—no more awkward fits. ## Overview The Maxpedition Janus Extension Pocket is a compact, dual-sided modular pouch measuring 8”x4”x1.5” with internal dividers and elastic loops, featuring a dual zipper and an adjustable extension strap ranging from 8 to 13 inches. Made from durable, water-resistant nylon, it offers versatile organization for EDC, first aid, or survival gear, designed to integrate seamlessly with other Maxpedition bags for professional-grade carry solutions. ## Description The JANUS is a two-faced pocket, one side features loop fields for ID patches while the other side has PALS webbing to accept modular accessories. Review: Just another great Maxpediton piece. - I bought this Janus about 10 months ago to complement my Noatak Gearslinger. After strap lengths are all adjusted, it fits perfect. While most other people use the Janus for stuffing it with EDC items or medical items, I already have an EDC bag (the standard size Maxpedition) that I carry inside one of the large pockets on the Noatak. So, I primarily use the Janus to keep my Zen-Ray 8x42 monocular in front of me and ready for a quick grab. In addition, I keep a fairly small back-up knife (fixed blade Esee Izula) behind the outside front slot. While the monocular takes up most of the inside room, there is plenty of room on the inside bottom to keep my original Leatherman tool, and a 25' roll of 550 paracord. I also have a few very thin items that I can keep in the inside side pockets -- like two of my Fresnel lens, some emergency cash, ID card, and a credit card (NEVER keep all credit cards in one place like a wallet, because you may lose the wallet). Every piece of Maxpedition gear is extremely versatile, and the Janus Extension Pocket is no exception. I have read other reviews on the Janus on other forums, etc., where a few buyers were not satisfied with the size of the pack or use of the extension strap. Well, IMO, both are perfect. You just have to do your research before buying. I knew exactly how perfect it would be to have this pack in front, while the gearslinger is carried in back. I even double-checked the strap measurements to make sure it would fit and adjust properly. I won't speak to the construction or quality of the Janus as it is identical to all other Maxpedition stuff. If you know Maxpedition, then you know there is nothing better, period. Review: The Ultimate Small Kit Bag - I got this as a supplemental pouch to my Jumbo Versipack. I've taken the extension strap off and put it back on just to see which way I like it best. I'm keeping the extension strap on. Same as the Jumbo Versipack, this has some pretty stiff nylon but that's a plus because, abuse test after abuse test, these things really just take what you got, call you a jackwagon, asks if you're done, offers you a participation trophy and keeps it moving along. When used in conjunction with any Maxpedition bag, this makes a great Individual First Aid Kit pouch. I'm able to cart around bandaids, various ointments and creams, gloves, a mylar blanket, chapsticks, OTC Painkillers, Visine, an Off Bite and Sting stick, a glowstick, and even a small bottle of Purell Hand Sanitizer. Mine is absolutely packed to the gills but I'm somehow able to stash something else here and something else there. It's like a Clown Car Med Kit. There's really only one con that I could find and it wasn't even enough for me to take off a star but I did want to mention it. The little bungee cord that comes with it, I pulled it off and rethreaded it. I just didn't like the way it was set up. That's really all. If you're looking for something to use for a small survival kit, first aid kit or even something to store small travel toiletries, you can't go wrong with this thing. ## Features - Category name: gear-bags-and-accessories - Country of origin: Vietnam - Brand name: Maxpedition - Main: 8” x 4” x 1.5” with internal dividers and elastic loops, dual zipper opening - Extension strap range: max 13”, min 8” - Empty weight: 8.4oz (with strap) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001EC3N2U | | Best Sellers Rank | #89,484 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #66 in Hunting Game Belts & Bags #111 in Outdoor Backpack Accessories | | Brand Name | Maxpedition | | Closure Type | Zipper | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (916) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00846909002550, 00876404002557 | | Included Components | see description | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8"L x 1.5"W x 4"H | | Item Weight | 0.5 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Dreme Corp | | Material Type | Nylon, Polyurethane (PU) | | Number Of Pockets | 2 | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Size | 8 inches x 1.5 inches x 4 inches | | Strap Length | 13 Inches | | UPC | 888357694222 876404002557 846909002550 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | ## Images ![Janus Extension Pocket - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71x1DMZNKYL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just another great Maxpediton piece. *by T***R on July 30, 2015* I bought this Janus about 10 months ago to complement my Noatak Gearslinger. After strap lengths are all adjusted, it fits perfect. While most other people use the Janus for stuffing it with EDC items or medical items, I already have an EDC bag (the standard size Maxpedition) that I carry inside one of the large pockets on the Noatak. So, I primarily use the Janus to keep my Zen-Ray 8x42 monocular in front of me and ready for a quick grab. In addition, I keep a fairly small back-up knife (fixed blade Esee Izula) behind the outside front slot. While the monocular takes up most of the inside room, there is plenty of room on the inside bottom to keep my original Leatherman tool, and a 25' roll of 550 paracord. I also have a few very thin items that I can keep in the inside side pockets -- like two of my Fresnel lens, some emergency cash, ID card, and a credit card (NEVER keep all credit cards in one place like a wallet, because you may lose the wallet). Every piece of Maxpedition gear is extremely versatile, and the Janus Extension Pocket is no exception. I have read other reviews on the Janus on other forums, etc., where a few buyers were not satisfied with the size of the pack or use of the extension strap. Well, IMO, both are perfect. You just have to do your research before buying. I knew exactly how perfect it would be to have this pack in front, while the gearslinger is carried in back. I even double-checked the strap measurements to make sure it would fit and adjust properly. I won't speak to the construction or quality of the Janus as it is identical to all other Maxpedition stuff. If you know Maxpedition, then you know there is nothing better, period. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Ultimate Small Kit Bag *by R***R on February 22, 2017* I got this as a supplemental pouch to my Jumbo Versipack. I've taken the extension strap off and put it back on just to see which way I like it best. I'm keeping the extension strap on. Same as the Jumbo Versipack, this has some pretty stiff nylon but that's a plus because, abuse test after abuse test, these things really just take what you got, call you a jackwagon, asks if you're done, offers you a participation trophy and keeps it moving along. When used in conjunction with any Maxpedition bag, this makes a great Individual First Aid Kit pouch. I'm able to cart around bandaids, various ointments and creams, gloves, a mylar blanket, chapsticks, OTC Painkillers, Visine, an Off Bite and Sting stick, a glowstick, and even a small bottle of Purell Hand Sanitizer. Mine is absolutely packed to the gills but I'm somehow able to stash something else here and something else there. It's like a Clown Car Med Kit. There's really only one con that I could find and it wasn't even enough for me to take off a star but I did want to mention it. The little bungee cord that comes with it, I pulled it off and rethreaded it. I just didn't like the way it was set up. That's really all. If you're looking for something to use for a small survival kit, first aid kit or even something to store small travel toiletries, you can't go wrong with this thing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Excellent Extension Organizer *by L***A on May 5, 2012* I thought I would like the Janus Extension Pocket for my Maxpedition Gearslinger, but in truth I absolutely LOVE IT ! This unit has multiple ways of being attached to just about anything, but I normally have it slide through the shoulder harness. When I don't need it, it is pushed along to where it meets the Gearslinger. When I need something from it, the pocket easily slides up to where I can obtain the important things - the things I need right away. Here is how I use mine, and perhaps this might help you. There is a strap in pocket on the front and back, and this holds securely my wallet on one side, and my moleskine notebook on the other side. They are used frequently, but not as often as my cell phone, and my Blackberry Torch fits right between these two. At first I found that it was tight, and was afraid that I would "pocket dial" someone, but here is a trick. I have two USB sticks, one with applications that I use in the field, and the other holds data that I need from time to time. There are elastic loops that hold things in place. Why I do is place the USB sticks in so that they lay flat, but then turn them 90 degrees. This has for the past few weeks, made a pocket within the pocket. It keeps the sides from collapsing in on my touch sensitive Blackberry. This has worked very well for my purposes. There are additional loops and such to keep small items always very handy, but the details of this would be very much an individual thing. On the outside, there is a tight tube of material that very nicely holds my extra large Cold Steel Voyager Tactical Folder. It is largely out of the way so that things don't get caught on it somehow, and is not offensively in view. Yet, very easily taken out. The very bottom of the Janus pocket has another tight loop of material that would allow for "hiding" many things, but being far more academic than adventurer, I keep a sharpie which I load through one side, and an all important red pen from the other. They fit there securely, and have very good accessibility. You would be surprised the number of things that need my initials or signature on any given day. This I have found to be exceptionally convenient. The bungee like cord that crosses the hook and loop field, has held my leather gloves previously. When I start off hiking, I am already warm from the car; but with time it can get cooler, or even cold. Having such quick and ready access to my gloves is another advantage, and lets me keep walking without having to stop, and go through my pack. Even when I walk to work, this is a wonderful feature. I am sure that there are other uses for that; but this is the one that I use. Like all Maxpedition products, the pocket is made to very high standards. I am very happy with this purchase, and can see that it will easily be a permanent fixture to whatever pack I am using for the day. ## Frequently Bought Together - Maxpedition Janus Extension Pocket - MAXPEDITION Gear Sneak Universal Holster Insert with Mag Retention - MAXPEDITION Jumbo Versipack --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2759064-janus-extension-pocket](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2759064-janus-extension-pocket) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*