maxpedition is great but overbuilt and slightly overpriced. 1000d denier cordura is overkill unless youre shipping off to iraq for a few tours its too thick, heavy, and doesnt conform to shapes. the highest i go is 500d cordura. camelbak is one of my favorite pack brands.
botachtactical.com has a constant rotation of bags and molle pouches on clearance. i scooped up a digital desert camo motherlode series camelbak for $80 shipped to hawaii which is unreal. that bag msrp's for $240+tax n shipping. i love the hydration pack but if you dont need it you can sell the bladder and mouthpiece system for $30-40 and recoup half the money. the military line of camelbaks have heavy duty bladders and insulated lines with silicone mouthpieces n dustguards. people that have hydration ready bags or lower end camelbaks always like to upgrade to the HD bladder system.
Hola! Reviving an old thread (from 2012) to ask for updates on the same topic, particularly regarding organizers (edc gear and tools-management pouches).
