I just recieved my custom made bag from Apocalypse Design (here in Fairbanks!). So far, I'm in love! It is bomber, and since I got to make it up myself it is exactly what I wanted and couldn't ever quite find in my searches online. I hope it works as great as it looks!
I'll see if this is a set-up that will work well enough for me to use on my other journey's throughout this summer.