Scotland The BRAVE!! by Black Tartan Clan - My New Morning Anthem

 

Well, yesterday I discovered a GREAT version of Scotland the Brave on Spotify. This morning I learned the YouTube version has only had 826 views, since it was posted on 11 July 2017...Are you kidding me!! This is one of the most energetic versions of this iconic tune!!

You be the judge:

https://youtu.be/1TdrMC9Zh4U 

Is that not the MOST energetic version of Scotland the BRAVE!!! you have ever heard??

Until next time...Remember your roots!!

Mountainman.

LRRP Pack System - Long Range Recreation Pack System - Variable Geometry Packs

 

The Variable Geometry Pack System - Prototyped by Covert Industries Inc (circa 2003/2004)

Variable Geometry Packs - Morphing to Meet Your Needs!

This was one of the major prototypes I achieved back in the day when Covert Industries Inc was still around. This is a serious pack system designed for extended periods in the field. The notable feature being all the components that work with the pack and the other components. So, this long overdue review is going online today. Please, join me as we explore the features and options of the Long Range Recreation Pack (LRRP) System.

The amazing part of this pack system is how well all the components work together. As seen in the photo to the left this is a bit larger than your average daypack. 

For those who are going to ask, I am not sure of the exact volume of the pack. An educated guess would be about 65 litres for the main bag. 

The side pockets are another 6 litres, each.

The Pigy-Pak (mini pack) is about 11 litres.

The top pocket is about 4 litres.

And the crampon pouch is about 3 litres.

So, rough guess for all is about 95 litres. 

The pack and all components were made with 1000 denier yellow Cordura and reinforced with 1000 denier black Cordura. 

The webbing is a mix of 3/4", 1" and 2" poly propylene webbing.

The buckles include:

3/4", 1" and 2" side release buckles

1" Super loc ladder buckles

2" Heavy duty ladder loc buckles

The zippers were:

#5 vislon separating

#5 vislon non-separating for the top pocket 

Pictures to the left is the main pack and top pocket with waist belt and the heavy shoulder straps.

Also, is the two side pockets zipped together and being worn as a day pack. 

Here we see the Pigy-Pak mini-daypack               

Here is the single side pocket worn as a sling pack

Another look at the two side pockets as a daypack

Here are all the components of the Long Range Recreation Pack System:

• Main pack back
• Side pockets
• Heavy shoulder straps
• Light shoulder straps
• Waist belt
• Pigy-Pak mini daypack
• Top pocket
• Crampon pouch

The LRRP System evolved from the Military Patrolling Pack System. Seen here (left and below) with scabbards instead of side pockets. 

There is a removable cargo pouch on  the front of the main pack.

The top pocket is the tall version with a couple extra litres of volume.

The Military Patrolling Pack uses a 1" harness system and a 2" waist belt.

Axe loops and Hook & Loop handle holders allow ice axes or felling axes to be easily attached to the front of the pack.

The Long Range Recreation Pack was the name for the civilian version. 

While, a similar pack for search and rescue operations would have been named: Long Range Rescue Pack. 

Finally, for military applications the name would have been the Long Range Reconnaissance Pack System

An early Military Patrolling Pack System in civilian colours.

This one (left) has zip-off side pockets and clip-off front pocket. 

Below is the matching daypack that also has zip-off side pockets, albeit on a smaller scale.

Pockets that zip on & off and are compressed in place with webbing straps allow versatility to configure your pack to a volume you need on a trip, outing or mission.

Here we see (left) an early version of the Military Patrolling Pack System, circa 1995. 

A lot has been learned since these humble beginnings. Sewing machines were worn out. Webbing changed. Design layout improved. Harnesses improved. Harness anchor systems evolved.

Tough materials. Solid construction techniques remained from the early days to the last pack prototype made. 

Corners were never cut to save time, materials, or costs. Each pack was built like your life depended on the pack working from the start to the end of the mission. 

So, until next time...Don't cut corners!

Mountainman.