I'm looking for ideas for a trail maintenance pack. I've seen (online not in person) the Dakine Builder pack 40L and the Evoc Trail Builder Pack 30L. Both have a pop-out chainsaw carrier that looks pretty neat. I've seen a few homemade versions (online not in person) that were basically buckets or bins strapped to external frames that certainly served the purpose. I saw a large basket with a seat on top that had shoulder straps attached. I like the seat idea but not sure how comfortable it would be to carry.
I've been using my day hike pack with an external frame (made it myself) and carrying bulky tools as needed. I will be attaching a EZ Kut Sling Pak soon so carrying loppers will be easier.
Anyway, I'm thinking of making a dedicated trail maintenance pack and looking for ideas. My maintenance activities are strictly day trips and seldom involve walking more than a mile or two to the site, although sometimes we walk several miles and lop/chainsaw/paint blazes along the way. It needs to carry several bottles of water, a large first aid kit, loppers, and possibly a chainsaw and fuel bottle. And maybe lunch.
Thanks for any ideas.