The thing was a bear to get on. The thought of a removable pocket seems like too much effort.
With that, it appears to be well enough made while adding little weight. So small, the delivery person had to search the truck for it. I can actually shrink my pack smaller with it on. Maybe a little funny looking, but still lighter than my daypack. With the pack filled, it feels pretty natural with no sway.
The one thing I would change is the attachments. I may try a different way of securing them.
The one thing I would consider changing on the 3400 porter is the collar length. While I like the 34's wider bag, I don't need all the extra space provided by the collar. It kind of gets in the way.
I have gotten to be a bit careless with the pack. Other than a couple of stains, it doesn't show. I was nervous at first. It looks so much like a white paper bag, I was afraid to use it. Maybe black would have been better in that sense. Less stains anyway. In retrospect, a black bottom on a white pack might have been cool.
