I have tried both ways to carry water, and the best way is a Molle attached rig over a shoulder backpack wear style.
Molle on your back plate carries all the weight evenly and comfortable and you dont even notice it.
For light mode, I wear 2 canteens VN style on my first line molle belt as my CQB rig doesnt have a back plate.
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