Just ordered one of these. Thanks for the posting.My favorite mod is the addition of a Seek Talon. Functions like a KIfaru grab it for stuffing stuff behind it, adds fast access pocked (mesh on the back of it) that is great for keeping a few things you know you'll need quickly often, and the pocket inside adds 800 ci of storage that neatly compresses/folds flat when nothing is in it. Mine weighs 4.65 oz too.
Can you post a picture of how you got that one set up. The vertical strap part you said you did. I don’t see how I’d be able to add in some vertical ones.
So the vertical strap is just for that extra umph to stay put and not leaving all the bottom pressure to that one pack clip on the bottom back of the waist belt. And I love how you used the TSlots for the extra side buckle straps. I didn’t even think about using them. ’
That's correct. They have all been especially helpful to keep a bag of deboned meet to stay right where originally put it and prevent that slump and loss of even weight distribution.
