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FILBE vs MOLLE II comfort test

Hiking around with a water jug inside both the FILBE and MOLLE II packs to see which is more comfortable. No body armor, no tactical stuff, just a review for the hiker, backpacker or conditioning enthusiast. 30 lbs inside the pack plus the weight of the pack and pouches and other incidentals that I brought along. A 1.4 mile distance (according to gaiagps.com) traveled for each pack. Sure, not a monumental load or distance but I'm old. :) Availability, condition and price: The Army, Reserves and National Guard are huge compared to the Marine Corps and Reserve. That goes a long way in explaining why the MOLLE packs/gear are generally less expensive and in better condition than the FILBE. Add in the phase-out of the ACU camo and you have a lot of this gear now on the market, new in the packaging. The FILBE is available in new or near-new condition but you can pay as much as $600 for a pack. Used FILBEs are often stuff that has been disposed of by the Marines and is close to being unserviceable, or uneconomical (for them) to repair. If you look around you can find deals and being handy with a sewing kit won't hurt either. With a "budget pack", be prepared to replace or repair broken and damaged buckles, zippers, torn material, missing straps, etc. To be honest, a FILBE has to be pretty much taken apart to really be useless. One of the benefits of the FILBE is that it MAY appear to be less military, at least from a distance. Something to consider if you are concerned about being profiled during a SHTF situation, civil emergency, etc. The appearance may become even less military in the future if the Marines go back to traditional Green or camouflage gear. I think it's safe to say, the MOLLE or FILBE are both more comfortable than the ALICE.