


On the rear of the pack, two zips either side allow access to a pocket large enough to house a 13” laptop or tablet. The Axiom 18 has what has been referred to as an ambidextrous access pocket, or a pass-through pocket. The Context would also work for a personal First Aid Kit or toiletries kit. I moved my Leatherman and Olight to the pouch to demonstrate how much gear you can actually store in it. I have been running the Context Pouch for a while now in the Axiom, the pouch can hold quite a lot of gear. I’ve owned a number of sub 20L packs, but nothing comes close to the amount of gear the Axiom will swallow up. The main pocket easily fits a 15” laptop, a jacket, and Context Pouch, making the Axiom extremely useful. Or if you have a different loadout day to day or from weekday to weekend. The Helix system also future proofs the pack, as you change what you carry you can just modify the pouches you carry rather than purchasing a new pack. With all this potential organization I have to say it’s making me very excited for what this pack could be. This is the first pack I have owned with this level of customization. The webbing loops top and bottom make the Axiom 18 capable of mounting various MOLLE compatible accessories as well. TAD’s Control Panel, Admin Panel or Context Organiser all fit as well.

The carrying system for the Axiom 18 is quite substantial for such a small pack which is actually a good thing. At the very least the Axiom 18 has provided me with features and design aspects that I would almost certainly demand on all future packs, if and where possible. The Perfect Pack? Maybe, nearly, I don’t know if this unicorn exists, but I do feel that my relentless search for this pack is getting much closer. Triple Aught Design has a reputation for producing uncompromising gear and the Axiom 18 is no exception. Not the usual overt styling you may be used to coming from TAD. The Axiom 18 is one of TAD’s newest packs in the Axiom line up, subtle ‘covert’ packs as TAD would describe them. But that would not nearly do enough justice to it. I would probably use this sentence if I had to describe the pack in 20 words or less. The Axiom 18, designed for traveling and daily carry, slim but very robust with some awesome organization. Triple Aught Design specifically aims to engineer clothing and equipment suitable for those who love adventure and hardwearing gear. TAD has long been associated with high quality military inspired and targeted designs, both packs and clothing.
#TAD AXIOM 24 REVIEW SERIES#
The NEW Axiom brings the DNA of our compact and award-winning Axiom series into a mid-sized pack built to keep you organized and well equipped for the journey ahead.Ĭlosed Cell Cross-Linked Polyethylene Foamġ2” (30.48 cm) W x 19.75” (50.165 cm) H x 7” (17.Many of you would have heard of Triple Aught Design or TAD, and be familiar with some of their popular designs like the FAST Pack Litespeed or EDC. Within its weatherproof and streamlined shell, Axiom's flexible layout and configurable storage adapt to your changing needs and seamlessly manage chaos. Adaptable and discreet, Axiom has been engineered as a flexible carry system for daily adventures and key companion for journeys abroad.Ĭlean design and a subdued aesthetic conceal the versatility and capability of the Axiom platform.
