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Posted: 8/4/2019 6:48:36 PM EDT
It seems like we're always having to rig stuff together for solutions for carrying all of our gear:
* Sand socks * Ear pro * Eye pro * Tripod * LRF * Binos * Ammo/Mags * Water * Sustainment/Inclement Weather gear * Pillows * Spotting Scope * Data book/Rifle Log * Med kit * Chow I'm working on a Long Gunner's Pack that carries all of the above in a relatively small form factor. I'm about 2/3 of the way finished. I wanted to reach out for other's input for what they like to see, as I'm sure I've overlooked something and I like to be thorough. So what do you wish you had in terms of load bearing gear, especially for field matches, LR hunting, Team Safari, and Steel Safari? |
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Posted: 8/4/2019 7:22:26 PM EDT
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Straps to stow a bedroll or shooting mat.
A small pocket or detachable pouch for fixit sticks and/or other tools. |
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Posted: 8/4/2019 8:26:00 PM EDT
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A small pocket that can hold a variety of batteries..scope/LRF/headlamp....
A padded pocket for the I-pad..... A small pocket for decent tool kit.. |
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Posted: 8/4/2019 8:27:10 PM EDT
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The ability to shoot better.
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Posted: 8/4/2019 11:12:53 PM EDT
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Oh, let's see... I'm sure I could come up with some ideas.
I've got an Eberlestock G3 Phantom with a MultiPack strapped to the front; which is just about perfect. The one thing I don't like is that there's not a good place to put a tripod, so I've left the scabbard on. I slide my tripod in that for long walks, but when I'm just moving short distances it just ends up flopping everywhere with nothing in it, which I don't like. Without the scabbard, I think the pack itself is just about right for 2-day PRS matches. |
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Posted: 8/12/2019 6:14:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: boltcatch]
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I think a common theme might end up being small pockets for specific common pieces of equipment so that you're not digging through crap in larger compartments.
Maybe padding for the pockets where relevant to protect stuff. Little paracord loops sewn into the pockets for dummy cords, lots of them. Aside from carrying stuff, the other thing I use my current pack for on virtually every shooting trip is as a makeshift Wiebad style pillow bag. Might just be that I'm too cheap to get an actual bag, and put it *in* the pack. |
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Posted: 8/13/2019 9:35:48 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TeeRex]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By boltcatch:
I think a common theme might end up being small pockets for specific common pieces of equipment so that you're not digging through crap in larger compartments. Maybe padding for the pockets where relevant to protect stuff. Little paracord loops sewn into the pockets for dummy cords, lots of them. Aside from carrying stuff, the other thing I use my current pack for on virtually every shooting trip is as a makeshift Wiebad style pillow bag. Might just be that I'm too cheap to get an actual bag, and put it *in* the pack. |
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Posted: 8/14/2019 9:57:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: LRRPF52]
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Initial Concept Draft
 
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Posted: 8/14/2019 10:01:08 PM EDT
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The main pack body, bottom compartment, and all pouches are padded and lined with 420D packcloth.
All US components and materials. Spotting scope pouch is fully padded, and zippers are padded. Same for the tripod pouch, with heavier padding on the bottom and cap. YKK #10 for the tripod pouch and bottom ruck compartment entry. The way I do things, it takes 3 times as long for everything as a baseline. 3 times as long to develop patterns. 3 times as long to cut. 3 times as long to sew, plus some since I double or triple all my binding tape, stress points, boxed Xs, and connections. I'm 3 weeks into this already. |
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Posted: 8/15/2019 3:46:24 AM EDT
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Very nice OP, looks like its going to make a very nice pack....
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Posted: 8/15/2019 12:55:40 PM EDT
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Damn, that looks really well thought out. I'm definitely interested.
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Posted: 8/22/2019 10:23:06 AM EDT
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I made the shoulder straps to go with it.
They integrate with my chest kits. These are the most ergonomic and comfortable ruck straps I've ever worn. 
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Posted: 8/22/2019 11:10:51 AM EDT
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i probably don't even want to know what something like this would cost. You don't have to post, i'd hate to see you catch a lock for selling.
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Posted: 8/22/2019 11:40:03 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/29/2019 1:21:06 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/29/2019 2:02:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TeeRex:
i probably don't even want to know what something like this would cost. You don't have to post, i'd hate to see you catch a lock for selling. It took me weeks of 12-14hr days. My friend was very generous to me and made my time worth it. |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 4:26:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LRRPF52: This system was a one-off custom job, including the chest kit, ruck, detachable top flap/aid bag, spotting scope pouch, tripod pouch, hydration systems, and sleep system compression module. It took me weeks of 12-14hr days. My friend was very generous to me and made my time worth it.
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Posted: 9/3/2019 8:57:34 PM EDT
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Late to the initial party, I’d consider a padded place for a camera or spotting scope.
Yeah, most aren’t packing a camera, but some do, and this would also give considerable ability to pack in surveillance gear. You listed binoculars, but spotting scope /camera placement seems important. |
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Posted: 9/4/2019 11:27:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Multi-G:
Late to the initial party, I’d consider a padded place for a camera or spotting scope. Yeah, most aren’t packing a camera, but some do, and this would also give considerable ability to pack in surveillance gear. You listed binoculars, but spotting scope /camera placement seems important. I've been doing them that way since I started making my own gear decades ago. This ruck has a padded spotting scope MOLLE pouch on the other side, which fits the MARPAT Desert-covered Leupold spotting scope. 
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Posted: 12/1/2019 12:30:16 PM EDT
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Looks interesting, nice pictures!
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Posted: 12/1/2019 1:59:42 PM EDT
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Very impressive gear.
I'd love to have the skill and knowledge. My wife definitely has the skill but she's not going devote the time
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Posted: 12/1/2019 2:10:36 PM EDT
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Gyroscopic stabilizers
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Posted: 12/30/2019 1:22:20 PM EDT
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Not sure if designs/patterns can be patented or not but you could sell the pattern to First Speer, Eberlestock or Tactical Taylor. I’d love to have one in M-81 or ODG.
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