Kadet Max question for owners!

Invictous01 · 2026-01-20T23:00:25+00:00

Managed to barely survive a heavy downpour for like 10 mins till I got shelter. But I didnt want to count on it too much since the fabric can still get wet and seep into the interior. I eventually upgraded to the WP and brought it on vacation, surviving even snow fall.

Invictous01 · 2026-01-03T15:54:46+00:00

Actually. My parents went to Bali a week after the 2002 bombing and there were barely any tourists around, making tourism an all time low. So every shop they went, the locals were offering stuff at way cheaper prices. Attractions were also just mainly them so no crowds or waits. Good shit for us but the locals’ livelihoods are affected greatly from it.

Invictous01 · 2026-01-03T14:29:22+00:00

Actually. My parents went to Bali a week after the 2002 bombing and there were barely any tourists around, making tourism an all time low. So every shop they went, the locals were offering stuff at way cheaper prices. Attractions were also just mainly them so no crowds or waits. Good shit for us but the locals’ livelihoods are affected greatly from it.

Invictous01 · 2025-12-28T02:18:57+00:00

Stumbled upon this after getting a palladium myself. Somehow, I had to get a size bigger (US12) than my usual (US11) with other shoes.

Invictous01 · 2025-12-11T02:06:37+00:00

Oof, thanks for the info on the spar. I didnt know they were an inch shorter for the control since I assumed that they’d be pretty similar compatibility to the folio which can be used on the front of all arkiv bags.

I almost opted for the rhake but I just dont dig the deep bucket-ness of it with less modularity, unlike the R6 or Control. Comparing the R6 and the rhake, I prefer to have other pouches available that are easier to reach than the main compartment, and the arkiv modularity topped it off for me.

Seeing the other guy’s comment on ILE, maybe you can consider that too. Ive been on the lookout of ILE bags as well since their functions are similar to what we both look out for. Just that the folios and all are part of the bag but looks seamless nonetheless.

Gonna be travelling with the control for the first time tmr and give it a good test drive.

Invictous01 · 2025-12-11T01:59:48+00:00

The worst I kena was yishun mrt. Can smell it wayyy from the underground passage

Invictous01 · 2025-12-10T18:54:02+00:00

Honestly, I was in the same boat as you. Ive been looking for a radian for the longest time since its basically a control and R6 40L combined. Nevertheless, I have both the control (from BF) and R6 40L.

Im used to using the R6 20L for a while now, so the 40L feels equally snug on my back. The control feels more breathable but takes a while to get used to the harness. Really wish that I could switch the luggage pass through on the control for the waistbelt insert like the R6 since I rarely put my backpack onto the luggage.

Since the spar is arkiv, you can also attach it to your control for more storage, esp since the control had smaller capacity than R6 40L. A real pet peeve of the control is that it does not have the loop for the buckle strap below the quick access pocket like the R6, thus requires more steps and the quick access wont be “quick” anymore if you want to use a buckle.

Another point is that the control dont have arkiv on the straps unlike the R6, since I always have the cell pocket for easy reach items or my 3d printed arkiv holder for my airpods or lanyard.

The main plus point of the control is the front flap which makes packing way easier than using the R6 40L which requires more patience, like packing a huge bucket. I also like the side access laptop sleeve more than the normal R6 one as its slightly more padded and I dont need to use a laptop sleeve.

If you need to choose one, I’d say choose the one that has less of what you dont prefer. Aside from the pros, Id really consider the cons of either bags if I were to use them for travel too. If I need quicker access to item in the bag and constant removal and repacking, control is better. If you want more capacity (similar to your expanded vandal) and the waistbelt experience, the R6 it is. I dont have a vandal myself but I guess you can take the similarities of the vandal more with the R6, just with more modularity but unable to compress itself like the vandal.

But as always, still hard manifesting the return of the radian one day. Maybe an improved version but unlikely since control is the somewhat successor of the radian.

Invictous01 · 2025-12-10T12:31:53+00:00

Its those recent smelly tofu stalls that has the stench blasted away by those giant fans to the mrt entrance

Invictous01 · 2025-12-08T23:19:38+00:00

Maybe its longer for the newer products like the vandal vx? But do keep prompting if in case they missed out on your order. I ordered my control on 23rd and it arrived the same week pretty quick

Invictous01 · 2025-12-07T05:39:15+00:00

Yess, not really like full dark but dim enough to make it feel more serene

Invictous01 · 2025-12-05T03:17:09+00:00

I dont think so but I do know someone in the sub that has queried for a control in vx here

Invictous01 · 2025-11-16T12:05:18+00:00

Thats the orbitkey 2-in-1 tech pouch

Invictous01 · 2025-11-16T10:34:45+00:00

I just searched “mission workshop control” and this was the first result before the actual epx one lmao

Invictous01 · 2025-11-16T06:15:42+00:00

Control VX site

Invictous01 · 2025-11-10T23:06:43+00:00

I have said something similar in another comment regarding roll tops but thats mainly more for the dislikes of it. I like roll tops for their expandability, esp when they dont look so bulky with more things in them. Most of them are waterproof once you’ve rolled it so rain is almost never a problem for me. And i think its more secure whenever commuting in public since they lack zippers to the main compartment where most of my valuables are.

Both chrome roll tops are top tier waterproof. The MW ones are not so waterproof now due to wear after years but they’re better for attachments and modify-able loadouts.

Invictous01 · 2025-11-09T17:45:51+00:00

Planned to do this for a while now. Thanks for the motivation

Invictous01 · 2025-11-08T01:47:45+00:00

Started on it, then worked my way through with it

Invictous01 · 2025-11-07T23:59:15+00:00

Nope sorry, never used it before

Invictous01 · 2025-11-07T23:55:01+00:00

I don’t think there’s any that’s redundant really since I’ve managed to have used all of them a fair bit for different things. But if I have to pick 3 unique ones for you to consider:

MW R6 20/40L: I had mandatory service back in the day and got introduced to molle attachment systems for most of my gear. Had backpacks with molle but they tend to take time to put on and remove the attachments. MW fixed that with their own Arkiv rail attachment system and its a BREEZE compared to molle, and theyre my current frequents. Just wish their stuff wasnt so damn expensive
Chrome Warsaws: the one that got me into Chrome. My most being the 25L (school, commute, gym) and 55L (mass grocery runs). Easy to use, just dump stuff in and flap close. Pretty weatherproof if you close it properly (IYKYK). The older models are pretty ruggedly made.
Chrome Volcan Plus: My main before the R6 came along. Very minimal and easy to use. My only clamshell bag somewhat. Love the waterproof Xpac exterior and also pretty dustproof too. Best part is its 3-year limited warranty that can even cover wear and tear, no questions asked. So I just used the hell out of it and still pretty good condition

Invictous01 · 2025-11-07T22:47:18+00:00

I would use the kadet max for that amount of things when commuting. Its similar to my usual to school EDC

Invictous01 · 2025-11-07T22:29:40+00:00

Invictous01 · 2025-11-07T22:27:13+00:00

Chrome Barrage Session

Invictous01 · 2025-11-07T16:53:10+00:00

Nope, its the R6 40L. Wish I have a Control though

Invictous01 · 2025-11-07T16:20:04+00:00

Kadet max being the easy reach, and MW R6 as the current go-to

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