TOPO Designs has introduced a version of their Trip Pack in Covert Transition Camo.
You may remember Covert as one of the finalists for the US Army camouflage improvement effort. Initially restricted, over the past few years, this Brookwood pattern has become more available.
The 640 cu. in. / 10.5 L Trip Pack is designed to attach to larger luggage, like the Travel Bag, thanks to their PackFast Bag Attachment Loops.
Features:
• U-shape access to main compartment
• Internal sleeve fits most 11” laptops or tablets
• Large diagonal exterior zippered pocket
• Padded back panel
• Comfortable padded shoulder straps
• Top carry handles
• Leather lash tab
• Ice axe loop
• Heavy-duty YKK zippers
topodesigns.com/products/trip-pack-covert-transitional-camo
Does anyone make clothing in this? I’ve always loved the pattern and was pulling for it in the camo replacement competition.
I was pulling for COVERT as well. I thought it was a really cool pattern. I wish I knew how it faired compared to Multi-Cam but the Army test results will never be released.
Make a FOIA request?
I remember reading that all 4 candidates in the camo evaluation were very close in effectiveness. (Hard for me to believe when I see the above pics.) And the army chose the Multicam because they already had some Multicam uniforms, then decided it was too expensive and went with the earlier “Scorpion” pattern.
Cos you never know when you’ll need an ice axe on the subway.
Is there some other use for those loops? Cos most serious alpine packs don’t even have them anymore.
Umbrella?
Yes fair call.
0241tactical.com has made items in the Brookwood patterns.
This pack lists at $89.00 when in stock. They also have a few other packs and accessories in Covert Transition Camo. https://topodesigns.com/search?q=Covert+Transition+Camo&type=product