How to Use a Leafy Reversible Rucksack Cover for Concealment

Quick answer

To use a leafy reversible rucksack cover, first match the side to your environment, then secure it over your pack using the elastic fit, and finally add local vegetation using the built-in elastic tabs for enhanced concealment.

Step-by-step Setup and Use

1. 1. Choose the Right Side: Select the side that best matches your surroundings. Use the 3D leafy side in dense brush, forest, or tall grass. Flip it to the plain olive side in open fields, rocky areas, or when you need a less textured silhouette. A common mistake is leaving the leafy side on in an open area, which can stand out against a uniform background.
2. 2. Fit the Cover onto Your Rucksack: Stretch the elastic edge over your rucksack, starting from the bottom and working up. Ensure the cover sits snugly without sagging. The elastic fit works with packs up to 40 liters (size 1) or over 40 liters (size 2). If the cover is too loose, it may flap in the wind or snag on branches. Check that it is evenly tensioned.
3. 3. Add Local Vegetation: Use the elastic tabs on the cover to insert twigs, leaves, or grass from your immediate area. This breaks up the outline of the cover and blends it with the surrounding foliage. Avoid adding too much weight or stiff branches that could tear the fabric. Overloading the tabs can pull the cover out of shape or make noise when moving. Use only lightweight, flexible vegetation.
4. 4. Test Your Concealment: After setting up, step back 10–15 feet and view your rucksack from the angle you expect to be seen. Look for unnatural lines, shiny spots, or areas where the cover does not match the background. Adjust the vegetation or flip the cover if needed. A common oversight is not checking from multiple angles. What looks good from one side may be obvious from another.
5. 5. Reverse the Cover When Needed: To switch sides, simply pull the cover off, turn it inside out, and re-fit it onto the rucksack. The plain olive side is useful when you need to move through open areas or when the 3D leafy pattern is too busy for a simple background. Practice swapping sides a few times at home so you can do it quickly in the field without fumbling.

Product facts

• D12 3D Leafy Reversible Rucksack Cover: The D12 3D Leafy Reversible Rucksack Cover is waterproof, lightweight, and has an elastic fit. It features 3D leafy on one side and plain olive on the reverse. Elastic tabs allow adding local vegetation. This means you can switch between high-concealment leafy camouflage and a plain olive side for different terrains, while keeping your pack dry and secure.