By definition, the genre of military gear means lots of velcro, pockets, PALS webbing rows (sewn webbing loops – for attaching additional pouches), bombproof (literally) construction, hidden pockets (for conceal-carry purposes, among other things), and tactical color-waves. In other words, gear of this caliber can withstand almost unlimited amounts of abuse and has seemingly limitless configuration options. However, these features also make it a harder sell for your average civilian looking for a pack for a normal day hike.