my CDT arrived yesterday and i am very pleased with it. I think it will do the job nicely.
it seems chris at ULA made a few revisions for the CDT this year. the only thing that had really concerned me about this pack before buying it was that the side mesh pockets slanted towards the hip belt at a very steep angle. after viewing pictures and hearing others complain about it, i was afraid things might fall out. well, either the pictures don't show the pockets properly, or chris made them less angled, because they seem to be perfect now. not cut so low and very deep.
there are a few miniscule cosmetic changes as well. barely noticeable. but for me, the side pockets are the big thing.
just wanted to pass this along in case this had been a deal breaker for anyone in the past.
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