shellhouse
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Would like to get your recommendations for creating a shovel and mattock holding backpack. Specifically, I'll be carrying a 32" RA-002 root shovel and Hart mini 1.5lb mattock for now, although the carrier should be fairly universal.
There are two main options I'm currently considering. May try one, both, or something else depending on feedback.
1. Cutting a rifle case roughly in half and attaching/hooking it to the back of mil surp belt and suspenders. The shovel would slide spade down into the case half/bucket and handle could clip on using one of the handle clips in the attached picture (riveted to an open section of case back). Basically using one half as a back carried shovel sheath that can also unlatch for cleaning.
2. Purchasing a $30 hard shell backpack (example attached, though likely in green) and riveting 2 of the broom/tool holder bars in the attached picture along the top and bottom of the flats.
May get a different or shorter shovel sometime to hip carry, but these are some considerations with current gear.
Let me know what you personally prefer and if these options sound like something worth trying.
Thanks,
Mike
There are two main options I'm currently considering. May try one, both, or something else depending on feedback.
1. Cutting a rifle case roughly in half and attaching/hooking it to the back of mil surp belt and suspenders. The shovel would slide spade down into the case half/bucket and handle could clip on using one of the handle clips in the attached picture (riveted to an open section of case back). Basically using one half as a back carried shovel sheath that can also unlatch for cleaning.
2. Purchasing a $30 hard shell backpack (example attached, though likely in green) and riveting 2 of the broom/tool holder bars in the attached picture along the top and bottom of the flats.
May get a different or shorter shovel sometime to hip carry, but these are some considerations with current gear.
Let me know what you personally prefer and if these options sound like something worth trying.
Thanks,
Mike
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