Once I'm sure that I'll have a house to have it shipped to and/or am not focusing on hemoraging money to fix said house should it survive, I'll be ordering the Vertx EDC Ready Pack.
re: value, the way I look at it is that I can't find another pack that does the same things for less. That means that the price is the price. The features that make it worthwhile to me are:
1) no exposed molle. this is a total deal breaker for me. I will not buy a pack with exposed molle.
2) water bottle pouches. First, the pouches hold 32 oz bottles. Second, they have tighteners that can also loop over the tops of the bottles.
3) pistol compartment. This was previously a turn-off for me but recent events have me willing to tolerate the added weight and complexity to get the infrequent use of the feature since when I do want it I'll really want it. And, having that pouch means I can use it for my iPad when I'm using the...
4) water bladder pouch and hole. Again, not likely to use this frequently but I can think of lots of use I could get out of it and I wouldn't have to buy a dedicated camelback pack.
5) compartmentalized interior. I like that it has some pouches and pockets on the interior. Right now my bag is mostly a dumping ground in the three compartments.
6) pass through back. Not a major deal, but I do like that it can slip over the handle on a rolling suitcase.
7) stiffener. My current bag is very slouchy when sitting on the floor.
If I could find all of those features for less, I'd happily pay less...
One question for those that have this bag. Is t waist belt removable?
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Originally Posted by Guerrero
