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access from almost every side of the pack. My preferred setup is two zip- per-pulls for the top access and two on the bottom of the pack. The zip- pers are two-way so I can access the main compartment in almost every position, with right or left hand. In the main compartment I have attached the Blue Force Gear Admin Dapper Pouch to the velour lining. I keep the working essential there (headphones, pens, USB flash, head- light, etc.) so I can easily transfer the pocket between packs or bags. In the main chamber I've carried a jack- et, DLSR with flash, rounds, grocer- ies, etc. The internal mesh pockets serve well when you need adaptors, wires, hard drives organized and se- cured. In the side pockets I usually kept gloves, U-lock for bike, bicycle pump, rainwear, water bottle. The back pocket usually holds A4/US Letter documents, my 13" laptop (in a waterproof Magpul DAKA pouch when travelling), but the flat 15" should fit too. The external hidden pocket meant for attachment of CCW holsters was designed to minimize the "printing". It is padded with a layer of foam and might be used to carry a notebook or even iPad or similar devices. The top media/eyewear pocket is lined with fleece. I used to keep the eyewear there or keys (they don't rattle there). I've also been using the AMP24 during my longer trips as the car- ry-on luggage (fits the overhead compartment perfectly) and after landing as an everyday pack. The internal organization is awesome. The pack is well-built, craftsmanship is notch and it is also comfortable in use. I really like the soft lining on the shoulder straps that prevents skin on the neck from chaffing and abrasion. The thermolded rear pan- el improves the air circulation and I wasn't complaining about the sweat on the back. The bottom QR buckles of shoulder straps are se- cured with stretch fabric "tunnels" toprevent accidental release. The only part of the pack I wasn't using at all was the detachable HEXGRID panel at- tached to Velcro outside of the main flap. Once or twice I have "sandwiched'' something be- tween the layers on the panel, but I have never attached some- thing to the grid. Some people like to hang pouches and pock- ets around the pack. Well, it's up to you. There are also a couple of optional panels ready-avail- able from 5.11 Tactical. Or you can remove the panel and have a huge Velcro estate for your morale patch statement. There are two minor draw- backs. First is the complete lack of the waist belt or waist strap out of the box. Pack comes with two polymer loops instead for weaving the strap but you need to have your own. It could be useful when the pack is fully loaded. Also, some kind of rain- cover could be included with the pack, the bottom pocket is a perfect for storage. The main fabric is water resistant but not waterproof, so keep that fact in mind. I must say that I was posi- tively surprised with 5.11 Tac- tical AMP24. It is a great piece of pack for every day carry and daily commute. One of the best of the packs in this class I have ever had and used. I was initial- ly sceptic about it but durable fabrics, well-thought out design, easy access and organization features are incredible. There is no MOLLE webbing or big 5.11 logos outside and even in Ranger Green this pack has a low-vis vibe. It definitely does not scream "tactical". Want an even more "concealable" pack? Get AMP in Black. EQUIPMENT