Belt padding is the most significant change IMO. More of it and better designed. The belt also stays tightened better.
Could not honestly say I notice a difference in the shoulder straps. The attachment point at the upper end of the frame is better designed to facilitate the use of the meat shelf. I don’t use mine enough to really notice it.
Overall, I think the new belt set up is a bonus. Is it worth it over a guide light frame? Meh. Depends on the cost and the person. You can get a 2020 Metcalf on the MT frame for $500. Black ovis (awesome folks) is selling the older version on the guide light for $360 shipped. That Is 30% difference. Can say it is 30% better? No. TBH it is a marginal improvement but probably not worth 30%/$150 to most.
I would expect a bunch of folks are going to snap up the older guide light versions on clearance so if you are going to get one now is the time before the size/color you want runs out.
Keep in mind the Blackovis offer is limited to XS and S sizes only as they liquidate the older model.
I was going to pull the trigger on a Metcalf but they don't have my size. Bummer because I was really liking that price.
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