Cons: A lower safety rating than the Flex, less facemask options, and only an option for standard chinstrap buckles
My two biggest concerns about running the Knards over a long tour on foreign soil, were toughness and treadware
The helmet is missing portions of wool liner near the ear flap on each side, but otherwise is in very nice condition
Key Takeaway: The Palomar Knot is exceptionally strong because the line passes through the eye of the hook twice, distributing the load more evenly
For some Marvel fans, the Iron Man series feels like it happened a lifetime ago
That said, I tend to treat my backpack as a second piece of luggage when traveling abroad for more than a weekend, and this one doesn't offer quite enough space for that