I use these:
Howard Leight Impact Sport OD Electric Earmuff, Green - Hunting Earmuffs - Amazon.com
I used them last hunting season and they work great. Cuts the noise quickly to save your heariig. The only draw back is, when you have the volume turned up you hear everything. I can even hear my...
MR does sell the daypack lid separately. Search under Packs >>Military>>Accessories. If this is not the lid you were talking about, please excuse my misunderstanding.
This is the Wolf Alpha I recently picked up from Mystery Ranch on sale. I had Adam make me the bottom bag to store my sleeping bag in. Excellent craftsmanship.
Adam made me a bag to run on the lower frame of my MR Wolf Alpha to hold my sleeping bag. I just received it today and put my sleeping bag/compression sack into the bag. Outstanding workmanship.
I will add more pictures once I get it attached to the frame.
Mystery Ranch site has the Wolf Alpha / Nice frame for $380.00 on closeout. I bought one and it is very nice. The bag can be run in patrol (lower position) of RECCE (upper position). The Bag has fiberglass stays built in for load lift.
You can have a custom one made. I am having an add-on bag made to fit my MR Nice Frame.
Here is the link to the ROKSLIDE sponsor who will be making my bag:
http://www.rokslide.com/forums/diy-gear-modifications/62949-welcome-rugged-stitching-rokslide-sponsor.html
I just got in the Bounty 4500 in Mandrake and have not used the pack in the field yet; however, it seems to be a very good quality pack
I ordered mine from Amazon since I am a prime member with free 2 day shipping.
Right now there is a killer deal on the Bounty 4500 (Mandrake) for only...
Stone Glacier has one on their site that fits up to the Sky 7400. I also use an Outdoor Research Lightweight Pack Cover in color Supernova (Orange) for Rifle season.
Just ordered the Sky Talus 6900 and many many extras. I am excited. Talked to Colby at SG. The nicest person you would want to speak to. Colby was very, very helpful in answering questions and giving advice before I ordered.
Pacemaker Stix Expedition poles. $47.95 for a pair. I have them and they seem durable. 7075 "aircraft grade" aluminum. Great poles for the money. I also got free shipping.
http://www.pacemakerstix.com
Stone Glacier Now Offers Pack Cover
Stone Glacier now offers a Pack Cover that fits the Solo on up to the Sky 7400.
http://www.stoneglacier.com/accessories/rain-cover