I realize the ties are necessary to secure maxpedition packs but honestly they weren't that stiff and really only a piece of nylon webbing could be purchased and fashioned with some tri-gliders and a 1" x6" nylon strap for way cheaper. They do work as described. I guess maybe Maxpedition should come up with a better system more like 5.11 or a number of other brands.
Pros: Works as described
Cons: not really anything specaial
This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.