Opmod mcs 1.0 tri-mod edc bag - OPMOD MCS 1.0 Tri-Modular Multi Purpose Sling Bag w/ iPad Case

For the purpose pf this review, I'm going to break down the modular compartments into 4 compartments: Compartment A will be the main compartment, B will be the iPad case, C is the med kit/ admin pouch, D is the electronics pouch, and E is the hydration pouch. First off, price-wise, this bag was worth the buy.

The PRO's

Compartment A is spacious enough to fit gear for 12-24hr. Compartment C is also spacious enough to store first aid & admin gear. Compartments D & E are pretty much purpose built, D can accomodate most electronic handheld devices. E can accomodate all hydration pouches that CamelBak offers, but the 100 oz. models might be pushing the limits a bit on a full loadout (lengthwise). The hidden wallet pouch is a pretty cool & handy feature to have. The side carry handle is feels durable and comfortable. With Compartments B and C detached, the MOLLE webbing is exposed for attaching of other equipment. The extra MOLLE webbing located on the shoulder straps and side are also great, you can never have enough MOLLE. The D Ring is also a good feature for attaching small stuff to. The shoulder strap & back padding is thick enough to provide comfort when carrying a full load.

The CON's

Compartment B is the iPad case. Now this seems more like a selling point rather than practical use. Though some might argue the point. IMO, this bag could do without this compartment since an electronics pouch (Compartment D) is already available or a different kind of pouch could take its place. Another reason I don't like it, is besides being made to secure a tablet device, it serves no other useful or practical purpose. Why? The pouch is too thin. Although, you could consolidate all your electronics gear into one pouch, and use Compartment D for something else altogether. The top carry handle doesn't feel right. Feels really fragile, if you're into paracords, you could retrofit/ reinforce the handle to give it a more ruggedized feel. The water bottle compartment is too small. This is another feature where others might have an opinion about, but it can only accomodate personal sized bottles (16.9fl.oz or 2 3/8"W). Will not support thermos or travel bottles. Compartments B and C are not attached via MOLLE, they use a zipper system of average quality (not the usual YKK, you'd expect). I'd like to point out that I also ran into a "snag" while trying to unzip the compartment. Like a fellow reviewer pointed out, the thread was sewn over the zipper, and causes a snag. With enough force, you can pull the zipper over the snag or the zipper itself will just slice through the threading. Not sure what that will snowball into in the near future, hopefully, it doesn't cause the bag to fall apart, hahaha!

Solutions

If this bag does get an overhaul, it could do away with some useless redundancies, add some revisions. Since, the bag already has MOLLE webbing, get rid of the modular zippers, and go MOLLE all the way. Either remove or enlarge the water bottle pouch. If the pouch is removed, more MOLLE could be added, and add another D-Ring about 1 1/2" below the earphone eyelet. Replace the top carry handle with a shorter version of the side carry handle.

btw, to simulate a full loadout, I packed the bag with canned goods as a baseline example.