It's not a full-sized pack, and it's not a mini-pack like a medkit, or admin pouch. It's a perfectly sized pack for carrying stuff for a day hike, carrying ear/eye protection for two people and extra bullets and magazines to the range (in my case), AND it has the capability of carrying a hydration pack. I personally don't have one of those yet, but I have the capability. The Mk.1 straps and the "pontoons" are absolutely worth it. I don't see that any extra pads are necessary, because they make the whole thing comfortable regardless of what is inside. The frame plate is good if you have a hydration pack, so it separates the liquid from your body-heat.
I would recommend the PIG Sternum strap as a very useful add-on here, because it makes it more solid for when you're running or moving around in nonstandard ways. You're not always going to be walking in a straight line without any pace change.
I love this pack!
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Great bag
January 6, 2013
Reviewer:
Jon
from FL
This is a great bag to carry needed items, and shoot off of.
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Awesome pack!
December 17, 2012
Reviewer:
Jamie McLaughlin
from Van Nuys, CA United States
I've had backpacks in the past, and nothing comes close to this. Everything I need for going to the range (rifle stuff) fits, doesn't cause pointy ends into my back (pontoons!) and fits perfectly on my shoulders, unlike most backpacks that tend to want to slide off and say hi to the ground.
The modified loops for the straps took a couple minutes to figure out, but after I saw how they worked (not like the video) it was a breeze to put it together.
This thing made my year! (and yes, it's just a small-ish MOLLE pack :P)
Adding some magazine pouches to the front would be the main thing to build this guy up. Maybe a first-aid pouch if there's one that fits.
I'd give it more than 5 stars if I could.
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Very nice.
December 6, 2012
Reviewer:
White Doberman
from NY United States
It's a cool little pack. The only issues I have with it are the very thin plastic tabs where the straps attach and the lack of included externals. It becomes expensive to get it up to a usable pack. The plastic is so thin it will break at some point and it is where the straps attach.
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Awesome item
December 1, 2012
Reviewer:
Gregory Maier
from Shoreham, NY United States
Awesome carrying capacity. I use this for airsoft and it holds a 68ci carbon fiber tank and 2 liters of water (perfect setup for P* users) Can't complain about the construction either.
Best. Pack. Ever. 
Very nice. 
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