Pioneer Threshold Pack
The Pioneer Threshold Pack is the bag their field testers voted most loved, and once you look at how it is built, the reason is obvious. It does everything without specializing in anything, which is the hardest thing for a bag to pull off. Drag it through mud or through international terminals. It handles both without quitting and without looking like it belongs exclusively in either setting.
The fabric is Pioneer's proprietary Mandarin 840, a twisted yarn ballistic nylon woven denser and stronger than standard nylon with a DWR finish on the outside and a waterproof membrane on the back. The surface has a dull satin finish with a hand feel and drape that reads more professional than tactical. It is the kind of material that maintains composure after being thrown into overhead bins, truck beds, and dirt for months without showing the abuse.
The top loader shape packs more than it looks like it should. Carry on compliant for underseat stowage with a dedicated suspended laptop slot that fits most 17 inch laptops without resting them on the bottom of the bag. Giant side pockets fit a large 32 ounce Nalgene. A magnetic front pocket was a field tester favorite for quick access items. Aluminum hardware throughout. The bag stands up on its own when fully packed, which sounds minor until you have dealt with a bag that collapses every time you set it down.
The back panel is triple padded with a heavy duty luggage strap for sliding over a suitcase handle. Shoulder straps run 10mm EVA foam padding. A removable sternum strap adds stability under load. A removable luggage tag and internal key leash come included. Large YKK Vizlon zippers handle every closure.
