DenverBulls
FNG
- Joined
- May 3, 2019
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- 85
The number one reason I wanted this pack were the side pockets and lid providing a built-in ability to organize. I moved from a Mystery Ranch Metcalf to a Pintler for similar reasons, and this new 44mag is dead center between those in my opinion- you still have a plenty large main bag (that my 3 year old obviously fits in) but a lid that actually has an accessible pocket for the days food, gps, etc. I personally am not a big fan of a lid that I have to unbuckle to get to the main bag. Here I'm just a zip away on either side. Obviously I've only done basement testing thus far, but I am so excited about the ability to have dedicated pockets and storage for all of my gear. If you're the type that just likes to stuff everything in a bag and go, this may not mean much to you. I'm somewhat picky about where my stuff is and tend to plan out based on how likely/emergent I am to need it. My trips tend to be 5 days or less and I really don't think I'll even add belt pockets as accessories beyond the small you see in the pics.