I saw this U-tube about drawstring bakcpacks,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuQTF4XOc5Y

and later saw another vid about someone testing bug out gear, wearing a BOB (backpack) on his back, and a smaller backpack on his chest. Since then , I have been thinking about the two together.

A drawstring bag or backpack can serve many sroles like :

- A support backpack for extra supplies when bugging out. You can use it for extra food, stove fuel, extra water bottles, and when they are consumed, you fold it and put it in the main BOB.

- Also it can serve as a daypack, or for collecting stuff around camp.

- And you can give it away ( with a few supplies) to a family member or friend who is less preapred.


Having said that, I couldn't stop wondering if there were a REAL backpack that can serve such roles. If you are buging out , those strings may dig in your shoulders and make your trip more painful. Not that it will matter much in a survival situation, but it wouldn't hurt to explore any better options.

So, is there a REAL backpack that can be folded away when not needed ???