Originally posted by Bactman Bactman that looks like a great solution for many peoples needs.
Here is an older review article from December 2006 on
Front Packs. The Pro who tested it really liked the Syncpack. Though he felt it blocked his view to much for tough terrain off trail hiking. Certainly it could be modified in some way to improve this. The concept makes a lot of sense and according to the testing by the Pro for this review it works as described.
A nice feature about the Syncpack is that it does convert into a small backpack too.