Most people think the HWT just looks cool with the pack, pauldron and the BFG! A lot call me a sandtrooper but I just let it go. The best thing about HWT is that you take off the pack and pauldron, replace the dropboxes, holster and Termal Detonator, grab my E11 and presto...I'm a TK agian. Makes 2 costumes in one. If you go full sandtrooper, that's it, Sandy only. I am working on a new set of ATA that will be my shiney armour that I can still wheather for HWT, then my current armor will go full Sandy.
I like having the option of pulling off the pack when my back gets a bit tired too.