JB - I suppose, since there are plenty of Jerks in any group of people, that someone might try talking "smack" to you about having military gear - but I don't think it'd be likely. I personally don't feel entitled to use an Army "backpack" any more than the average guy. My brother use all kinds of military and forest service packs and gear, and he's just your average dude.

I'm pretty stoked about getting that Blackhawk pack, though. It'll be more comfortable for sure, and I don't need something as large as that Alice pack most of the time.