I too like the idea of a 6500-7000 ci bag on the same frame, but with a large pod and two long pockets you are pretty close to 7000 and they compress down well, so they aren't flopping around.
Maybe not as convenient and streamlined as one big bag but pretty versitile. The UL accessories aren't going to add much weight and in my experience it's going to carry better by far than a G1.
If thats true and I have no reason to believe it isnt coming from Ed, I may have to get over my pod phobia and enter the age of versatility. Thanks for taking the time to share.
