I was at cycle gear looking for some saddle bags today(they didnt have any other than the shitty bilt ones) and I was compelled to compare the no-drag and the squad II. Here are my opinions:
Ogio No Drag:
Pros:
- Light-weight
- Water Bladder pouch
- MP3 Player pouch and ability to route it through the shoulder strap
- Helmet hood keeps the helmet on your back
- "Hard case" outer shell
Cons:
- Tall - Not ideal for people with short torsos (me, helmet rubbed the top of the bag)
- Single chest strap
- Fits like a backpack (weight distributed to shoulders and waste)
Icon Squad II:
Pros:
- Reflectivity (360 degrees of reflective surface)
- First aid kit pouch
- Tool kit pouch
- Padding
- Chest harness (when tightened, this distributes the weight of the pack to your chest and not on your shoulders)
- Harness for your jacket
Cons:
- No water bladder pouch
- No media player pouch
- Helmet harness hangs below the pack
- Heavy - comparatively speaking
I ended up holding off on buying either because I really needed the saddlebags and purchasing one of the packs would have been a $125(icon)-$150(ogio) impulse buy. That being said, I had decided to go with the Icon. I was really impressed with how light it was when it was on my back versus the weight put onto my shoulders by the Ogio. The Ogio also didn't hold it's shape perfectly, I am nit picky like that. All three of the ones they had in stock folded inside of each other on the edge with the reflective strip. Plus I wouldn't be able to tuck comfortably with the Ogio.
I love Ogio products, they make incredible bags and clothing so this is about as honest of an opinion as I can make. If you're taller than 5'6", the No-drag is a great buy. If you're in the military or crazy about visibility the Squad II takes the cake.
Either product is a solid investment. /rant