I'm looking for another vest alternative and am leaning toward the Little Bear from Alps. Didn't know if any of you had ever used any of their products, or this one in particular. It seems like a solid, lightweight alternative, with several ways to wear it, depending on how much gear one needed to take.
http://www.alpsoutdoorz.com/outdoorz/products/packs/little-bear#.USOe-ee9Kc0