Convenient and simple
a nice convenient way to access small and light items without having to open up the pack. I tried putting my water bottle in there, but with any heavy items it does throw off the balance of the pack and it just ends up feeling like it's being pulled back and down off your shoulders. I wouldn't use it for carrying anything heavy because of that, but its good for snacks, gloves, light layers that you want to be able to grab and put away easily.