review by Tyler on 4/18/2018

Overall Rating

I'll start by saying that I really like this bag, it has the right amount of space for what I was looking for, the hardware and aesthetics are pleasing too (Ranger Green was my choice), and the ergonomics work well. While this bag is fantastic, there are a couple of minor adjustments I would personally like to see on this bag for the price point; keep in mind you can buy a Triple Aught Design Fastpack Litespeed for a very similar price, and all the details are ironed out well on that bag.



The minor qualms I have are that the strap ergonomics are sewn crudely and just layered with thick strapping, which doesn't raise an eyebrow from afar, but upon close inspection it could have been done better. My other minor qualm from a designer's standpoint is that the single Molle webbing on either side doesn't offer much use because most Molle packs and attachments need at least 2 rows of weave to secure in a meaningful manner. I would also like to see the option for chest and waist straps for weight distribution; I have made do with an Arc'teryx Belt for the waist portion, but having a chest strap would be very helpful on it's own.



Other than that I think it accomplishes what it's meant to do, it's a pretty bag made from great materials and the quality is on par or better in some cases for what you would pay elsewhere. Great job First Spear - 4.6 out of 5