Well, I didn't show you everything about my bushcraft bag. I mentioned that you can remove the GP pouch and the Nalgene bottle holder, Plus the shoulder strap is totally reversible, giving you the opportunity to wear either side, no matter you are left or right handed. Now here are the pictures.
That's all you've left. Now it's clearly visible how I secured the side pockets. Even the box stitch is nicely apparent on the ITW tri-ring.
From the front it's very identical to the original bag. Except for the top flap. This is what I like: with a very little modification you can preserve the good of the former work, but with the upgrade a whole world is opening front of you. Yet, you still have a clean design.
In this solo form you can wear it as a fanny pack. Or shall I call it a patrol bag?
The only thing the bag requires to wear it so is a 2" duty belt. I prefer leather, because I can hone my knife on it.
You couldn't say there is a full equipment behind my back. Your arms are free. Your torso can move without restriction. Yet you have everything on your person. You still have room for canteen, a hatchet or other small gear at the front and side of your belt. With this move you can counterbalance the weight of the bag on your hip. I absolutely love this old school style. I think this is the essence of traditional bushcraft.
