For the money, this is a workable pack. Put your platform pouch on the front, and the sticks on the side. Looks like is has very good orginization. I tend to like packs that don't have hip belts or they are removable, so this one checks that box. Also, I don't like how the pack narrows down at the bottom and is wide at the top. With a minimal amount more of material, TL could have made this pack the same width and depth all the way up and significantly boosting it's capacity, without adding much weight. I also prefer separate buckled straps on the front, bottom, and sides. Just my thoughts on it.