Earlier this year I put together a MOLLE II pack that is very similar to the rifleman set up. When it is complete and full it is pretty damned heavy, but you will rarely need it's full capacity.

As it's name implies it is VERY modular. Components can be arranged in a huge number of variations to accomodate just about any kind of trek you want to take.

It is very durable and the woodland camo makes it a great hike-in hunting pack. I would have no problem strapping a 100 lb blacktail to the poly frame and tearing through the Trinity Alps.

All in all, I am a fan. But it is definitely not for superlight backpacking.

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