Thanks for the reply. BTW I found a thread about the Proteus Versipack here :

http://www.extremeoutdoorgear.net/showthread.php?t=79&highlight=trangia+mess+maxpedition

Right now I'm looking at the M-4 waistpack on the website for a smaller pack. I'll ask the question on the extremeoutdoorgear forum.

Frankie