Thanks for all the tips guys
Ive added the lab pipe on the side of the pack and will get on the rest of the mods asap.
With the elestic shoulder straps though mine are loop velcro strips as thats how the front and back plates are held together ( with hook on the inside of the plates.)
I know its not screen accurate but i just sorta read into the "soft" straps thing that velcro could be used. Ill replace the set up if needs be
Cheers
Duncs