A very good presentation -- thanks! I believe the evidence shows how vastly underrated the modular pack system is (this is currently the 2nd comment @ < 1K views). I'm old enough to have used everything from aluminium framed backpacks, to internal fiberglass framed rucksacks, to day packs and lumbar bags. The first thing that experience has shown is how poorly hip belts distribute weight from the shoulders in carrying a backpack, especially when the terrain varies from the level and flat. The second issue is the exquisite difficulty in striking a balance between adequate preparation and accessibility. Independent of the specific contents of a hip pack, pocket kit, or backpack -- the modularity of such a layered system addresses both. To the military user, modularity invites an easier competence and flexibility without excessive duplication. For a civilian, freedom of movement without sacrifice of readiness is very attractive. Most users will appreciate some features of both perspectives -- so much so, that I believe the future of outdoor gear and systems will be increasingly tailored to this mode of carrying.
Thanks for your reply, and yes I 100% agree with you on your observations, it is something I'm begging to see enter the civilian market for sure and it will be interesting to see how they spin it to look new and inactive to the hiking marker. watch this space for apparent ultra-light hip belts.
@@WorldSurvivalist Recently Endurance Room on YT reviewed a couple of hip packs from Savotta that are due to be restocked soon. The larger Askare, at about 7L but without the side bottle pouches, looks pretty interesting to me. My current lumbar bag from Granite Gear is about 5L total, including side net pouches but w/o shoulder harness (but has a detachable slingstrap). Separate first aid, water carry and filtration, and shelter/clothing components can be added on the belt or in a small vest harness style pack. Also relatively new is a slightly larger hip pack by Spiritus Systems, designed to carry a full-sized service weapon and other gear. But that's a narrow view of survival gear, even though it may be highly significant for some conditions. Keep up the good work!
great point on using the bank line verses the paracord.
I just found myself never using para cord anymore, it as important to know what to cut from a kit as it is to know what to add I find
A very good presentation -- thanks! I believe the evidence shows how vastly underrated the modular pack system is (this is currently the 2nd comment @ < 1K views).
I'm old enough to have used everything from aluminium framed backpacks, to internal fiberglass framed rucksacks, to day packs and lumbar bags. The first thing that experience has shown is how poorly hip belts distribute weight from the shoulders in carrying a backpack, especially when the terrain varies from the level and flat. The second issue is the exquisite difficulty in striking a balance between adequate preparation and accessibility. Independent of the specific contents of a hip pack, pocket kit, or backpack -- the modularity of such a layered system addresses both.
To the military user, modularity invites an easier competence and flexibility without excessive duplication. For a civilian, freedom of movement without sacrifice of readiness is very attractive. Most users will appreciate some features of both perspectives -- so much so, that I believe the future of outdoor gear and systems will be increasingly tailored to this mode of carrying.
Thanks for your reply, and yes I 100% agree with you on your observations, it is something I'm begging to see enter the civilian market for sure and it will be interesting to see how they spin it to look new and inactive to the hiking marker. watch this space for apparent ultra-light hip belts.
@@WorldSurvivalist Recently Endurance Room on YT reviewed a couple of hip packs from Savotta that are due to be restocked soon. The larger Askare, at about 7L but without the side bottle pouches, looks pretty interesting to me. My current lumbar bag from Granite Gear is about 5L total, including side net pouches but w/o shoulder harness (but has a detachable slingstrap). Separate first aid, water carry and filtration, and shelter/clothing components can be added on the belt or in a small vest harness style pack.
Also relatively new is a slightly larger hip pack by Spiritus Systems, designed to carry a full-sized service weapon and other gear. But that's a narrow view of survival gear, even though it may be highly significant for some conditions. Keep up the good work!
do you know where that cotton net is from ?
I can't actually remember, you do have to look around as most are made from polyester. Here's a link to on amzn.to/43HgToH
Hahaha, unveiling
It's been greatly anticipated by millions