I’m looking for a new pack and I’m really wanting to add a TAD to my small collection, but I can’t decide between the EDC or Litespeed. I want to use it for a carry on travel bag, as well as a small hiking pack for day hikes or overnights.

I’m looking for something between the Camelbak Hawg and Motherlode, but I get the impression from pictures that both are comparable to their respective Camelbaks, is this true? For people with the EDC, how streamline can you get your pack? I love how narrow the Litespeed is, can I get my EDC compact like that if I don’t stuff things into the side pockets?