Javad Backpack

[Nate The Surveyor]

I have used the backpack on one job so far. I have added to it, a 4" thinwall PVC tube, for the rebar.
I kinda wish it had a zipper pouch, to hold small stuff. Such as cigarette lighter, pk nails, and another to hold rebar caps.
I have installed a plastic coffee container (Blue plastic Folgers kind) in the bottom of one of the three semi pouches, (main area) to catch stuff. But, I'm maybe going to wind up with some sort of PVC container, like the rebar one, for misc stuff, so it won't ever fall out.
I have ordered a Smart Tip. (Yay!) It is so ACADEMIC to want one of these...
HOW many times, have I walked back 100 yards, to the ATV, to get my Shonstedt Pistol, because it was NOT with me?

So, I'm wanting a little place on the backpack for the Smart tip. And, maybe a place for the wire to charge it in the field. Maybe even a place for Thumb drives., with the wire.

I just ordered 2 more T-Post steppers. These things: http://www.t-poststepper.com/
Now, they come unpainted, dry aluminum. So, I painted mine, and added a wire, to TIE it to the backpack. (Loss prevention).

I am "Moving into" the backpack.
As I do it, these things come to mind.
The backpack is a great idea. Surveyors are PERPETUAL cobblers... I know I am. Get something, modify it... hey, even my plat style is not like others. I am sure I will have other ideas. However, it is an excellent idea. Think about it, every time you "Go back to the truck for something", that could have been in the backpack.
I've decided on a claw hammer for the pounding tool, to go into the pack. This gives me a DIGGING tool, and a pounding tool, in one. I know, you are not supposed to dig holes with a claw hammer. But, my dad won't see me! (Ha ha)
I'm going to use it for a few months, then I'll see what next.
Ain't it great, to get to use the BEST GPS gear in the world?
Funnest thing I've ever done.
N

 

[Shawn Billings]

I keep the J-Tip in one of the small pockets with the Velcro flap on the back. I keep the LS external UHF antenna in the same pouch. Works fine. I also keep 60d nails and washers in one and I keep a lighter and ink pens in another.

 

[Matt Johnson]

I kinda wish it had a zipper pouch, to hold small stuff. Such as cigarette lighter, pk nails, and another to hold rebar caps.

You can buy these type of pouches on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Pencetti-8-Piece-Small-Tool-Value/dp/B01L4EHO7W/
https://www.amazon.com/McGuire-Nicholas-31001-Small-Black/dp/B000BO89TE

 

[Adam]

I keep my tip on one of the j-pod legs. I haven't had to make a trip back to truck since I started using mine. I love it. I did something like Matt's suggestion strapped on it for a while but took it off and find that the nails in the pocket then a roll of flagging on top of it works fine. I havent spilled anything out of it and its fell over a good many times on the mountain job. I used an aluminum license plate to make a dish that fits in the bottom of it. How do you like the 3 compartments? Mine only has two and Matt suggested a third. I think it is good.

 

[Nate The Surveyor]

Thanks.

N