purpose of this configuration in daypacks?

[mickbr]

Hi gents, Im ex military myself but got out a long time before a lot of this fancy gear was on the market. Had a generic knowledge question relating to these pack types which are common. What are the advantages of this configuration with the two separated pouch sections on the back? Just trying to figure out what appeals to military/hikers in this regard? Wouldnt it be as easy just to have one complete section?

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[MrEd]

No idea, I purposefully avoid bags with multitudes of zips and pockets tbh, I prefer the ‘stuff it all in the top’ style.

I guess maybe for organisation perhaps? I do that with labelled small stuff sacks

 

[Falstaff]

Like Mr Ed I avoid them, puts weight too far back. Better to separate gear if you need to, using small stuff bags, side pockets and top lids.
First Virtus daypacks for the US/Nato had a full depth zip back for easier access, but dropped it pretty quickly. Troops seemed to prefer/used by using separate kit stuff bags in/out from the top. I've got one and haven't used to zip back once, but use side pockets and top lid all the while.

 

[SCOMAN]

Simple organisation. I use a Camelbak Motherlode for a work bag, great lots of organisation and separate compartments. No use whatsoever for anything else, as others have said single compartment, maybe a pocket or two and kit separated into bags.

 

[Ozmundo]

Looks like someone took a medic bag and used it for a portable office or school bag.
I can see this being popular for urban carry. I’d be worried about pick pockets though!

 

[mickbr]

Thanks for your thoughts fellas, I am of a like mind.