You've got an interesting design.
Put one or two in the hands of guys who will use them hard in long field conditions for a while and report back their unvarnished opinions.
EdT's stuff has been used for a long time and stood up well. If you want yours to have that reputation, it has to earn it.
America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.
