Long, narrow stealthy backpack

kinzli · Mar 27, 2004

I am in the market for a stealthy (black, camo, low profile) backpack that is longer than the average backpacks and bookpacks that you can pick up at REI or the local outdoor store. I need to fit a broken-down metal detector in the back and have it fully secured inside. It would be helpful if the pack was "backpack" looking to blend in and not look like something bizarre, but also something that isn't seen at night (no reflectorizing, etc.). Maybe something that's about 10 or 12 inches longer than a typical college-style bookpack.

Anyone have any recommendations?

mete · Mar 27, 2004

For non standard shapes and sizes you could make your own. There are websites that have all the material, cordura nylon, straps etc to make packs or other items.

K Williams · Mar 27, 2004

Get in contact with Specialty Outdoors. They will be able to make a pak to your specifications out of Cordura or Ballistics cloth.

http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com

H2600 · Mar 27, 2004

Okay kinzli, I just have to ask...what the hell are you up to? Who needs to stealthily carry a metal detector in the middle of the night?

kinzli · Mar 27, 2004

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GarageBoy · Mar 27, 2004

Deuter/Ortilieb

spyken · Mar 28, 2004

H2600 said:
Okay kinzli, I just have to ask...what the hell are you up to? Who needs to stealthily carry a metal detector in the middle of the night?

this is really interesting......

kinzli · Mar 28, 2004

Ok guys, it's not necessarily what it seems...

I do some metal detecting out in the forest and off the beaten trail. To get there, I ride my bike. I want something that I can stuff my detector and stuff into and ride to a spot and not stick out like a sore thumb. I'd like to "fit in" on my way to the spot. Once I get there, I never see anyone. Since I work days, I often go at night, advantage also because there's many fewer folks around.

Metal detectors are pretty expensive and I'd like to camoflage it as best I can.

PryBry · Mar 30, 2004

I picked one of these up a few months ago and it works great for just about everything... I use it for trips to the mall, zoo, library... etc.
It would make a good EDC bag if you had a lot to carry.

http://www.ebags.com/ebags/slingshot_cross_body_sling/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=15028#

My 2 cents...

Dr. Nick · Mar 30, 2004

I like this bag alot. I have one from the late 80's and I've used it a ton and it's still in great shape. Basic toploader, and it comes in all black. I've done many multiday hikes with 40+ pounds in this thing and it carries great.

http://www.danadesign.com/packs/arc/bombpack.asp

Rob

Five Rings · Apr 7, 2004

You might try an ArcTryx RT 35.

Five Rings · Apr 7, 2004

That should be ArcTeryx RT 35

fruitbat · Apr 8, 2004

H2600 said:
Okay kinzli, I just have to ask...what the hell are you up to? Who needs to stealthily carry a metal detector in the middle of the night?

I was going to ask the very same thing!!!!!!!!!

jim_l_clifton · Apr 8, 2004

Call Vince at omega tactical resources!
Jim

V.Oller · Apr 9, 2004

I'm a big fan of the Maxpedition Falcon backpack, rectangular in shape yet roomy enough for most of what you need!