Thanks for the specific reply stevez. I think I'm going to go ahead and order one right now actually. My only other concern, although it's not enough to prevent me from buying the pack, is that there doesn't seem to be any sort of waist strap. Is this true?

Also, thanks to everyone else for all of your input, and helping me make up my mind.

That is correct. Actually, a waist strap would interfere with accessing the hidden compartment. Seems like Camelbak thought about everything.

I bought the camelback Commander a while back but it isnt big enough, i like the bfm, alot but dont want to pay the $200 asking price do you know were i could get it for $120?

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If you could let me know too, I would appreciate it. Thanks.