Finally got the time to do an overview of my pack.
It is an Eberlestock X3 LoDrag. It is slightly smaller than your your average 3 Day Packs, but has the option to conceal a rifle in a variety of different ways.
Strapped on the outside in the compression sack is a USGI Poncho liner.
Pack:
The pictures above show the pack in its lowest profile form. Because of this, the rifle must be stored taken down.
Takedown Scabbard:
With the Scabbard still folded, you can still have the option to store the rifle while fully assembled. Without the Scabbard cover, the rifle sticks out over the top.
Whole:
You can conceal the exposed top with a cover.
Scabbard sleeve conceal:
The last option is to fully extend the bottom scabbard. This gives you the option to store a fully assmebled _rifle without exposing it over the top
Scabbard Extended:
The strengths in this pack is also one of its biggest weakness. The cinch straps come in at an angle, that when fully cinched, pulls the load upwards and elevates it closer to your upper body. The weakness comes from where the attachment point is located. When the pack is fully cinched on both sides, it puts stress on the zipper. The zippers on this pack are big and I'm confident in its ruggedness. However, they are not labled YKK.
Seam Stress Point:
To fix this, I used 5.11 Tier Straps, and strapped it to the Molle Webbing on the compartment door, instead of putting stress on the zipper, it elevates the load from the molle strap compartment.
This also helps in the event of zipper failure. If the zipper does fail, the Tier Strap would continue to hold the compartment closed
Tier Strap Mod:
Here are the contents of the pack. The contents are separated by pouches
Side pocket:
Mechanix Gloves
Saddle Pouch:
USGI Poncho, 100 ft paracord, pack cover
Main Compartment:
Sawyer Squeeze filter with 1L pouch, Syringe
5 mountain house meals:
Cookset:
Esbit Stove, fuel tabs, alcohol wipes, stanley mug, cup, LMF spork, sawyer 24oz bag
Maintenance Tins:
Electrical Tape, Loctite, Cleaning Patches, CLP, Slip 2000
CR123A, Lithium AA:
Comfort/Hygiene:
Top panel to access the additional items:
Left to Right:
Trauma Kit, First Aid Kit, E&E Pouch,base layers, (top) 1L Nalgene, 1L Platypus
Trauma:
Sheers, H Bandage, TK4 Tourniquet, Cinch Tight Bandage, Petroleum Gauze, Gloves
First Aid:
Bandages, Band Aids, Ibuprofen, Mole skin, Antibiotic Cream, Benadryl, Vaseline, Sting Ointment, etc..
E&E Pouch:
Fenix LD 20, suunto compass, leatherman fuse, a small folder, rite in rain notebook, and map
Under the map has:
sharpies and XL hand warmer
Main compartment has:
Cotton tinder, Oral IV, waterproof matches, water purifying tabs, surviva tin, clif bar, 2x glow sticks, and an emergency blanket:
Base Layers:
Base Layers, Dry Socks, Bandana, Wool beanie
Notes:
-Bladders do not work well with this pack unless you plan on carrying A LOT of water. The bladders are side by side, instead of one compartment in the center. You must fill both bladders for both sleeves (each sleeve can hold 3L of water) if you want the pack to balance correctly.
-My Mora Fire Knife is the only Fixed blade in this pack, and is good for light wood processing/medium tasks. I am planning on getting a 5-6" fixed blade for more serious work.
-Pack is made of 420D Nylon, which is a lightweight material. The Scabbard is made of 1000D Cordura, which protects the bottom, and back of the pack.