Using a Reversible Rucksack Cover for Quick Camouflage
By Wildlife Watching Supplies - Kevin Keatley - Wildlife Watching Supplies | Published: 2026-10-23
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to quickly switch your backpack from high-visibility to camouflage with a reversible rucksack cover, perfect for wildlife watchers on the move.
Quick answer
Use a reversible rucksack cover like the D12 to instantly change your backpack's appearance from day-glo yellow to olive or leafy camouflage, without removing the pack.
Why a reversible cover beats a fixed camouflage pack
A dedicated camouflage backpack is fine if you only ever need concealment. But wildlife watchers often walk public trails, cross roads, or travel by boat where high visibility is safer. A reversible cover lets you switch between day-glo yellow for safety and olive or 3D leafy for concealment in seconds.
The D12 Reversible Rucksack Cover also protects your pack from rain, dust, snow, and sticky sea spray—ideal for boat trips or damp mornings. Its elastic fit keeps it snug over most rucksacks.
How to use a reversible rucksack cover for quick camouflage
- 1. Fit the cover with the camouflage side out: Unfold the cover and slip it over your backpack. Adjust the elastic hem so the cover sits evenly. If using the 3D leafy version, tuck a few local leaves or grass stems into the elastic tabs for better blending. Check that the cover does not block any side pockets or compression straps you need to access.
- 2. Switch to day-glo yellow when moving through open areas: Grasp the bottom edge of the cover and pull it down over the pack, then flip it inside out so the yellow side faces outward. The elastic fit keeps it in place without removing the pack. Practice the flip once at home so you can do it quickly in the field—fumbling with a cover can startle nearby wildlife.
- 3. Secure loose straps and adjust for wind: Tuck any dangling straps or cords under the cover so they don't flap or catch on branches. In windy conditions, pull the cover tighter by adjusting the elastic drawcord (if present) or by repositioning the hem. A flapping cover makes noise and movement that wildlife will notice—quiet is as important as camouflage.
Product facts
- D12 Reversible Rucksack Cover: Waterproof, lightweight, elastic fit. Olive or Black on one side, day-glo yellow on the other. Also available in 3D leafy with plain olive on the reverse side. You get both concealment and safety in one cover, and the 3D leafy option lets you tuck local vegetation into the added elastic tabs for better blending.
D12 Reversible Rucksack Cover
