Thanks to this forum, I got the Reckoning and I am glad I did. Its simple enough with quick full length access, but can get modules added if needed or packed down to day mode. At first I was not a fan of the open top side pockets, but they actually work well. Only think i would like is access to the bottom of the side pockets from the side, but that can be a quick modification, so that the base of the side pocket could be treated as a Nalgene bottle holder, etc. and the upper would be more a sleeve, since the pocket is not waterproof I think that would add a bit more versatility, without compromising anything.