I could have sworn I posted on this thread earlier? Anyway, I agree look at what people carry black is a very common if not the most common backpack color. If you look around a college campus you see alot of black, blue and green.

Another thing I notice is people carrying backpacks in stores. At school it didn't seem out of place but in the mall I always wonder what the person is about to steal <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />.

Personaly, I don't think 9 out of 10 people know what PALS webbing is or care. If you know tactical you just know; it is a different crowd. Black hides some stains better than tan but in dusty West Texas tan shows less dirt. It also doesn't get as hot in the sun.

I opted for tan is my TAD Gear dispatch bag.