Uhlek,
First, it would help if you let us know more regarding your intented purpose for the pack.
As for the MOLLE, I've been using it now for well over a year with good results. It's definitely a step up from the Alice and CFP-90 packs. It's highly modular. It will allow you to attach as many accessory pouches as you may need, depending on the mission profile/duration. People have a love/hate relationship with MOLLE. Some despise the system, others love it. From my experience the single biggest problem with the MOLLE is that the majority of the individuals are unable to set up the MOLLE correctly. Once it was set up correctly for my build/frame it was a pleasure to use. My only gripe is with the LBV portion of the system. Although its highly modular it's designed to ride high on the hips so as not to interfere with the ruck. This makes it difficult to access mags and your 9mm. It was so bad that I now use a dropleg holster for my 9mm. I've done a number of 10+ mile humps carrying the MOLLE, a full LBV loadout including loaded M16 and 9mm mags, and a 40+ pound medic bag, and I found it to be extremely comfortable. Actually, I didn't realize how comfortable the pack was until, after 8 miles, I put the pack down to rest and, when I went to pick it up, I realized how heavy my load out was (appx 100 lbs) yet I never felt it when I was humping it. Considering i have a small frame and weigh 160 lbs that's saying a lot. As for its durability I can't comment on that yet as I haven't used it enough.Mind you, I'm comparing the MOLLE to the old Alice pack and the CFP-90. I can't tell you if the MOLLE is better/worse than 3rd party gear (Blackhawk, London Bridge, Becker, TT, etc) as we're not allowed to use it in my unit and, therefore, I have no experience with them. Hope this helps.