This thread made me order one in alpine green.
55 US for inernational delivery.

Have the earlier model, did not like the velcro adjustment in the back.

Placed the order and a few hours later got confirment that it is on it´s way in the post. Very quick service indeed!

My thoughts exactly. Mine's in the mail as I type this. I've tried bags from Civillan Lab but found the dual bag arrangment (like shoulder holsters) too small and also uncomfortable under my arms. I converted one to a chest pack which worked well but was too small for anything but a small FAK and ham HT. It will be interesting to see if the Ribz will work with my over the shoulder sling bag, or my hydration pack or my big capacity backpack or my belt mounted EDC or ...

I admit it, I'm a bag/pouch/holster/backpack junkie!

Andy

Hopefully, I'll have mine tomorrow.

HJ

P.S. I am *not* addicted to outdoors gear.

Got mine today. Once I figure out the straps I'll give it a try.

Jim, how many stoves do you own?

Why, "hardly any." (about 110).

HJ

Problem? Who said anything about a problem?

Not being able to fit my favorite stove (Svea 123) into my RIBZ pack, now that's a problem. lol.

HJ

Izzy, I watched that video that you have showing all the SAK in the clear bins. #envy

Got my RIBZ in the mail yesterday. Fits pretty good.

Minor "complaint:" The big buckles on the straps seem unnecessary. A couple of loops would work just as well it seems like.

HJ

I was finally able to figure out the straps and agree with Jim that the buckles don't seem to make sense. The easiest way to get it on or off is like a jacket,you unzip the unit in front (between the two pouches) and slide your arms out of the straps.

I had to singe off some loose threads but otherwise it seems well made. The curved portion of the unit at the back of the pouches allows for free swinging of my arms and it rides high enough I can reach into my pants pockets or belt mounted phone holster.

Still need to load it up and walk around a bit but so far so good.

Exactly.

There's no comfort problem that I can see (I haven't tried it on with a pack yet). It's just that I can see no point to the buckles. Under what circumstances would I use them?

What I saw on the internet had loops on them, like this:


Which would allow one to attach things to the straps like this:


It's not a big deal, but it does seem like the loops would have more function whereas the buckles don't seem to have any function at all. Might shed an ounce without the buckles too.

HJ