Blog: Why I like Molle Packs
I’m used to hearing it called a “molle pack” and mine is my go-to bag for when we go, go for the day, overnight, beaches, and vacations, I literally can pack for the week and one bag is with me… my wife needs the room for her stuff. It does help because the Mini OPSnet gives me that supersize option to PACK, HOLD, and CARRY just a little bit more. and adding extra clothes and stuff to packing cubes or drawstring bags and stuffing them into the net is choice. And it’s that webbing that the molle pack has that is key to attaching the net to and supersizing my pack.
The Mini OPSnet is made for your Molle/PALS webbing packs
What is molle? It stands for Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment, basically, the smaller pouches that attach to the webbing by sliding its belt thru and snapping it on or other equipment that attaches to the webbing, for example, the black “Grimlock carabiners” pictured above that clips around certain meshes of the Mini OPSnet to keep it attached to the backpack.
What is PALS webbing? it stands for Pouch Attachment Ladder System, basically the rows of webbing that create anchor points.
Backpacks are popular, I don’t see them going away ever! but backpack design is forever changing and evolving, with high-end kryptonite fabrics, pockets in a pocket that’s in a hidden pocket, and even to the strap design to make it more comfortable. The more bells and whistles the better the pack can be for some, and I’m sure it comes with a price. But such a complex/ cut-throat industry, they all share the common and simple concept to pack, hold, and carry, just like my backpack accessory. It’s just that some do it better than others while some do it cheaper and others go over the top. The bag is beyond brilliant it must be called a “pack” and how convenient to carry it on my back… I think I came up with a Dr. Seuss rhyme.
Back to earth, backpacks are everywhere and out of all the backpacks out there, I’m a huge fan of the molle pack. I don’t mind that tactical look even if I have to dress up and rock it on my back. I like the fact that there are options of smaller pouches you can attach to the webbing and it’s clutch when it comes to organizing the smaller stuff, chargers, cables, headphones, keys, etc. The webbing is very useful for adding carabiners to clip things to it.
I like the fabric, feels rugged, mine is a cheap version tactical pack but works great, it feels durable to me and that is key. I have gone thru my share of backpacks and when I shop for one I look for those straps that are thick, tough, and reinforced. The bottom needs to be durable and the whole pack needs to be comfortable. Now granted the space inside is important, but that is another conversation down the road. I need space for stuff and some packs work better than others.
It all comes down to what you use your backpack for and as long as it comes with you, has your essentials, and your trekking hands-free. I think that’s a great head start to the day and wherever the day takes you. I’m a “packer”, not a “bagger”, backpacks fulfill my needs better than bags, unless I’m stuffing them in my net and the Molle packs give me options that change up my backpack capabilities as my days and nights change.
Got molle pack?… want to supersize it?
