I just received my BDS Tactical Large Mountain Ruck, Kidney Pad, Alice Frame, and Shoulder pads today. Its a great system and i know i will love it. but... the staps used for some of the connectors, ie the ones that hook to the frame, are way too thin and slippery. they get twisted up in the buckles while tightening. and if you dont use the excess retention pieces it slipps right through. Like i said i love the pack just not a fan of the straps