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#56212 - 12/16/05 02:44 AM Modern version of the 1970's era military buttback
lmonsanto Offline


Registered: 10/05/05
Posts: 21
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?

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#56213 - 12/16/05 04:46 AM Re: Modern version of the 1970's era military butt
cedfire Offline
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Registered: 07/10/03
Posts: 659
Loc: Orygun
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.

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#56214 - 12/16/05 05:43 AM Re: Modern version of the 1970's era military butt
lmonsanto Offline


Registered: 10/05/05
Posts: 21
That's it. Thanks!

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#56215 - 12/16/05 01:24 PM Re: Modern version of the 1970's era military butt
hillbilly Offline
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Registered: 04/07/03
Posts: 214
Loc: Northeast Arkansas (Central Ar...
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.

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#56216 - 12/16/05 03:05 PM Re: Modern version of the 1970's era military buttback
xray61 Offline


Registered: 01/23/05
Posts: 6
Loc: PA Lancaster county
You might want to look at the one made by spec-ops. www.spec-ops.com also blackhawk has somevery nice ones too.
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#56217 - 12/16/05 04:48 PM Re: Modern version of the 1970's era military buttback
X-ray Dave Offline
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Registered: 11/11/03
Posts: 572
Loc: Nevada
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

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