My MLD Exodus finally came. Other than this pack I have a 1500ci Golite ION thats a little small and a REI Newstar thats 6000ci and 7 pounds! The exodus swallows up all my gear perfectly. A weeks worth of food and gear should fit in it perfectly . I don't feel so bad about putting my quit and parka in their either due to the extra room. Looks like it will work for winter too. I got it with the UL Packlid and a Medium hip belt pocket. My wife who has shown little interest in my gear or even backpacking even said the pack looked "SEXY".
I swapped chest straps from the Ion because it has a expander bungee that also holds a hydration tube really well. The hip pocket holds my camera.
The pack lid holds my first aid kit/misc. gear inside and my hat and sit pad underneath.
