It’s always difficult to make a distinction between nice-to-have and must-have features. Here is a breakdown you might find useful in your deliberations.
| A | 3mm Cord load lifter with LineLoc. |
| B | Cam side release buckle on 15mm strong webbing. |
| C | Daisy chain out of strong 15mm webbing. |
| D | Side compression systems out of cord, hook, and LineLoc quick release buckle. |
| E | Side pockets (different heights for different purposes). |
| F | Hip belt out of 25mm webbing and high-quality quick release. |
| G+H | Gear loops out of 15mm strong webbing. |