Well, with you being about as big as I am, and knowing the Falcon is a little too small, I would definately go with the Condor. In fact, I would happily switch my Falcon for the Condor, just for the bigger size. I know that Maxpedition stuff is strong and reliable. I carry their Fatboy shoulder bag daily, and can't say enough good things about it. I picked up my pack at www.tripleaughtdesign.com and they carry the Condor as well as most of the Maxpedition products. They have free shipping on it I believe. A good place to pick up gear. They are pretty easy to deal with. Good luck with your search, and thanks for serving.