Steve Douty
Well-Known Member
I got my J-Pack today. Its size is a little intimidating. Lots of pockets and straps! Like all things JAVAD; I think I will learn to love it.
J-Pack
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I have everything I need in order to work in a normal day in that backpack and it's easy on and off the 4-wheeler while I'm carrying it. I've really come to love that pack.
In the inside I keep:
The LS on the monopole (I remove the tip to avoid damaging the pack)
A 100' cloth tape
5-10 ID caps
Clipboard
Lunch bag
3-4 rebar (if I'm ready to stake out a distant point)
On the side I keep:
a machete in the sheath stuck in the bottom pocket and strapped in at the top
leather gloves
rod driver
water bottle (one on each side)
paint can
In the back I keep:
A heavy duty, folding military shovel (the real thing, not the cheap knock-offs) strapped in on the back
two rolls of ribbon
nails and washers
3lb hammer in bottom pocket strapped in beside shovel
external UHF antenna for LS
J-Tip
Gerber Multi-tool
Monopod Tip
Flashlight
granola bar or snack crackers
cigarette lighter
In the front pouch (at the lower back) I keep:
a tablet with documents in pdf loaded
field book
parachute chord
On occasion I may find that I need something I don't have, but not often. Since it has a frame, I can generally stand it up on uneven ground and it will stay up. Sometimes it's a challenge pressing through truly thick brush, but I think the dimensions are the right balance. It sits well on the back, which is good, because when I have it loaded up as described above, it's pretty heavy, but only when I'm trying to throw it on my back or take it off.
Now that I have a 4-wheeler, I really like that I can throw it on my back and go. I don't have to load up the 4-wheeler, get to where I'm going, take stuff of the 4-wheeler to continue on foot. I have it all there with me. That leaves the 4-wheeler to carry the heavy stuff like stakes and posts. It's worked out great so far.
In the inside I keep:
The LS on the monopole (I remove the tip to avoid damaging the pack)
A 100' cloth tape
5-10 ID caps
Clipboard
Lunch bag
3-4 rebar (if I'm ready to stake out a distant point)
On the side I keep:
a machete in the sheath stuck in the bottom pocket and strapped in at the top
leather gloves
rod driver
water bottle (one on each side)
paint can
In the back I keep:
A heavy duty, folding military shovel (the real thing, not the cheap knock-offs) strapped in on the back
two rolls of ribbon
nails and washers
3lb hammer in bottom pocket strapped in beside shovel
external UHF antenna for LS
J-Tip
Gerber Multi-tool
Monopod Tip
Flashlight
granola bar or snack crackers
cigarette lighter
In the front pouch (at the lower back) I keep:
a tablet with documents in pdf loaded
field book
parachute chord
On occasion I may find that I need something I don't have, but not often. Since it has a frame, I can generally stand it up on uneven ground and it will stay up. Sometimes it's a challenge pressing through truly thick brush, but I think the dimensions are the right balance. It sits well on the back, which is good, because when I have it loaded up as described above, it's pretty heavy, but only when I'm trying to throw it on my back or take it off.
Now that I have a 4-wheeler, I really like that I can throw it on my back and go. I don't have to load up the 4-wheeler, get to where I'm going, take stuff of the 4-wheeler to continue on foot. I have it all there with me. That leaves the 4-wheeler to carry the heavy stuff like stakes and posts. It's worked out great so far.
Nate The Surveyor
Well-Known Member
I ordered one on Friday. Fingers drumming on table..... 
Wes Cole
Active Member
Fits like a glove! I am a wirey fellow. 5'8" 140lbs. I can fill up with all the goodies and hike up and down mountains all day with it. I take it off while I am working so the only time I have it on is when I am moving.
Nate The Surveyor
Well-Known Member
I got mine Friday. When I came home, big box, with JAVAD tape.
I'll post some pics, later, with a more detailed look at it.
It shows signs that somebody with a backpacking background was involved in it's design.
Later
I'll post some pics, later, with a more detailed look at it.
It shows signs that somebody with a backpacking background was involved in it's design.
Later