Great write up Brian. Everyone has preferences; fabric type, roll top vs zip, side zippers, pockets, dividers, on and on it goes.
But the belt system is where it's at with me on this pack. I've carried multiple backpacks from Dana Design to Eberlestock over the past few years and just couldn't get comfortable or satisfied.
Kevin and his team hit a home run with this pack IMO and the most telling part of the whole system with me was the belt. Oh I like the overall versatility of the design as a whole. But the belt system and how it works for me. You did a good job describing it IMO. This pack simply seems to become a part of me when I wear it.
Notice I said "wear it" as opposed to "carry it". That kind of describes where I am with it and I think the belt is what makes the difference.
