I've been searching for the perfect 'get out of dodge' bag for quite a while now. After reading several great reviews of this pack, I decided to try it out. I have not been disappointed in a single aspect!
This little pack is small enough to be comfortable for long hikes; spacious enough to fit everything I need to survive outdoors for at least 36-48 hours (running on essentials of course); and durable enough to have gained my respect over the U.S. Army's ALICE pack! It's super easy to grab on the run and throw in the car for any planned, or impromptu, excursion. It's design supports great capacity while maintaining solid organization. The best feature, in my opinion, is that it can be packed to the hilt and I still suffer no loss in mobility while wearing it. It really is the best grab-n-go bag I have ever used. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting something big enough to work and small enough to move.
The possibility of expansion through the MOLLE system is a huge plus as well!
Pros: Durability, mobility, comfort, quality, price, design, size vs. capacity ratio
Cons: Side pouches are difficult to reach when wearing pack.
This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.