Metolius Recon Review

I nicknamed this "the suitcase pad" because we mostly carry it like a suitcase as an extra/secondary pad. I use our main pad to carry all our shoes and extra gear in. It folds up quick and easy with only one closure strap and it fits into fairly small places with its compact rectangular design, making it very nice as an extra/secondary pad.

When the Velcro flaps are secured and the hinges sealed, the pad is very rigid, which makes it lie perfectly flat on flat ground. When the flaps are secured the rigidness also makes the pad work great as a back pad against a vertical surface or to flatten the landing over a crevice. However, in some instances the rigidity can make the pad difficult to use on uneven terrain.