I'm looking for the modern equivalent of the 1970's era Army/Marines canvas buttpack. I used one for years in the Forest Service and BLM fighting fires. It had a really comfortable shoulder harness and you could hang all kinds of stuff from the belt, including canvas canteen holders. I'm not that crazy about hydration packs that have a water bladder and drinking tube. My problem with current buttpacks is you have to cinch the belt too tight if you have any weight on-board. Any suggestion?

These guys make some neat looking gear, including web gear and packs:

http://www.gear911.com/store/

I haven't ordered from them but their prices seem pretty reasonable.

That's it. Thanks!

I use alice suspenders to help support mine when I am out. I have one for first aid and 1 as a primary survival kit.

You might want to look at the one made by spec-ops. www.spec-ops.com also blackhawk has somevery nice ones too.

Maxpedition, Spec-ops, Paraclete, Tactical tailor would be places to look. Cheaper than Dirt has some less expensive copies. Brigade Quartermaster would be another place to look.

Dave