At the very end you mentioned how you wish it had straps to cinch it down at the front of the pack. You could put a grommet on either side and just use truckers hitch knots with paracord. Probably lighter than two buckles and a hank of webbing. I also like to tinker with my gear. Best of luck
FYI:Navy SEALs and Special Forces have a long history of modifying their gear with "franken-sewing" of additional pockets and attachments points for their gear. Great minds think alike. Unconventional forces don't pack conventionally.
Hey Ren, I know this is late but If you're starting to get into hydration bladders for storage you might be interested in some hose-less ones. The MSR dromedary is really nice and durable but a bit pricey. In the grand canyon we were able to stash it on our way down for a few days unsupervised with no worries (just to lighten the load until we needed it on our way back up). Although since I haven't had time for anything but the occasional overnight hike I've been using the CNOC vecto. its a lot cheaper, lighter, easier to clean, and can also be used for water collection/filtration. Sorry if I'm preaching to the choir here but I just thought I should mention it. Hope all's been well.
oh, also I've been trying to find something that's essentially just a really large molle sustainment pouch. The closest thing I can manage to find is the "Savotta side pouch" but I can't justify spending $50 on it right now. Did you know of anything that could fit the application for a little cheaper?
thanks, i have bought a couple cheap flexible water holders for that reason. i get all my hydration bladders used but new so the price is incredibly good.
Show off! Really? Just had to show the brand new tags didn't ya? Well you're only wearing it from the truck/cabin to the hunt stand so it should wear well. I prefer a much lighter/smaller pack but that big boy would work well for an elk hunt - packin' quarters out.
your right that this is a big pack for the kind of hunting i am currently doing. i will leave early before anyone else and head to a stand about a mile in. my daypack is more than suitable for that. i take these big packs to live out of and give the exercise to. but i am hoping to do a wild sheep hunt out in west texas soon and that will be more of a 3 day walk in and out.
@@renaissancemarinetv3536 Yes sir - that kind of hunting you'll need the big pack! I took a large Kelty external frame pack on an elk hunt once - wore it all day for two days. Damn glad I didn't actually end up having to pack out 2 elk quarters twice! That's a young man's game.
Good stuff as always! Keep up the great work.
RM, Always good information. 👍 Best
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At the very end you mentioned how you wish it had straps to cinch it down at the front of the pack. You could put a grommet on either side and just use truckers hitch knots with paracord. Probably lighter than two buckles and a hank of webbing. I also like to tinker with my gear. Best of luck
Thank you😺
FYI:Navy SEALs and Special Forces have a long history of modifying their gear with "franken-sewing" of additional pockets and attachments points for their gear. Great minds think alike. Unconventional forces don't pack conventionally.
I've mounted mine as a chest rig that can attach to the pack when im wearing it
Hey Ren, I know this is late but If you're starting to get into hydration bladders for storage you might be interested in some hose-less ones. The MSR dromedary is really nice and durable but a bit pricey. In the grand canyon we were able to stash it on our way down for a few days unsupervised with no worries (just to lighten the load until we needed it on our way back up). Although since I haven't had time for anything but the occasional overnight hike I've been using the CNOC vecto. its a lot cheaper, lighter, easier to clean, and can also be used for water collection/filtration.
Sorry if I'm preaching to the choir here but I just thought I should mention it. Hope all's been well.
oh, also I've been trying to find something that's essentially just a really large molle sustainment pouch. The closest thing I can manage to find is the "Savotta side pouch" but I can't justify spending $50 on it right now. Did you know of anything that could fit the application for a little cheaper?
@@tannerfoust2346 eberlestock makes some large sustainment pouches called wings but they are pricey too.
thanks, i have bought a couple cheap flexible water holders for that reason. i get all my hydration bladders used but new so the price is incredibly good.
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Good stuff.
good to hear from you again. hope all is well.
@@renaissancemarinetv3536 yes I’m well
Thank you
Always interesting but isn't there a psychological barrier associated with carrying a pack called "Battleship". Makes it sound heavier than it is :)
brother, thats an interesting point but you need to put that question to eberlestock.
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sorry to hear that. must be that rough language
Show off! Really? Just had to show the brand new tags didn't ya? Well you're only wearing it from the truck/cabin to the hunt stand so it should wear well. I prefer a much lighter/smaller pack but that big boy would work well for an elk hunt - packin' quarters out.
your right that this is a big pack for the kind of hunting i am currently doing. i will leave early before anyone else and head to a stand about a mile in. my daypack is more than suitable for that. i take these big packs to live out of and give the exercise to. but i am hoping to do a wild sheep hunt out in west texas soon and that will be more of a 3 day walk in and out.
@@renaissancemarinetv3536 Yes sir - that kind of hunting you'll need the big pack! I took a large Kelty external frame pack on an elk hunt once - wore it all day for two days. Damn glad I didn't actually end up having to pack out 2 elk quarters twice! That's a young man's game.