LYNX Configured Systems

Four ways to carry what matters.

INCOG fits a cargo pocket. HYDROSEN rides at the waist. OPERIS moves as a compact go-bag, while EXPIDRA steps up to a 30-liter backpack. Start with what you can realistically keep close.

Choose by carry profile

Start with the smallest system that fits the job.

Extra equipment stops helping when the load becomes too large, too slow to reach, or too difficult to maintain. Compare where each system rides, what stays close at hand, and how much room remains for everything else.

When the contingency layer has to fit a pocket or secondary pouch.

INCOG

Carry: Pocket / pouch
Class: Pocket sustainment

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When you need a compact bag that is quick to grab and easy to open.

OPERIS

Carry: Compact go-bag
Class: Compact go-bag

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When water equipment needs to stay at the waist while moving.

HYDROSEN

Carry: Waist / hip
Class: Water-first hip pack

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When the route requires a backpack and room for personal gear.

EXPIDRA

Carry: Backpack
Class: 30 L get-home system

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LYNX INCOG compact emergency sustainment kit with its steel tin open

7.3 oz / pocket scale

INCOG is the smallest LYNX format: a hand-assembled 7.3-ounce steel tin sized for a cargo pocket or secondary pouch.

Inside are tools for fire, water, navigation, signaling, and basic repair. The point is simple: keep a focused contingency layer close when a larger bag is out of reach.

01Fire + heatTwo ignition methods with dedicated tinder.

02WaterCollection, purification, and a dosing reference.

03Navigation + signalDirection finding, reflective signaling, and field notes.

04Field utilityCordage and cutting support basic repairs.

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Format: Steel survival tin
Dimensions: 4.25 × 3.25 × 1 in
Weight: 7.3 oz
Assembly: Hand-assembled in the USA

LYNX OPERIS modular go-bag carried in the field

Compact / two configurations

OPERIS is a compact system built on the Maxpedition Proteus Versipack, adding useful capacity without moving to a full backpack.

The Adventurer and Survivalist configurations organize critical equipment by access and role. The Survivalist configuration adds a detachable medical layer while preserving the compact bag format.

01ImmediateMedical, illumination, and signaling stay accessible.

02SustainWater, fire, shelter, and power support an extended stop.

03MoveNavigation, cutting, repair, and field utility support the route.

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Carrier: Maxpedition Proteus Versipack
Configurations: Adventurer / Survivalist
Carry profile: Compact go-bag
Role: 72-hour support

LYNX HYDROSEN hydration-first survival system and modular hip pack

4.5 L hip-pack capacity

HYDROSEN uses the 4.5-liter GRAYL Mission EXP Hip Pack to keep water collection, treatment, and storage within reach while moving.

The water-first architecture is supported by fire, shelter, medical, navigation, lighting, and field-utility capabilities. The 4.5-liter figure refers to pack capacity, not water capacity.

01WaterCollection, treatment, and carry lead the system.

02Fire + shelterRedundant ignition and exposure control support an unplanned stop.

03Medical + signalImmediate-response and signaling equipment remain close.

04Field utilityCutting, repair, lighting, and power support movement.

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Carrier: GRAYL Mission EXP Hip Pack
Capacity: 4.5 L
Carry profile: Water-first hip pack
Main focus: Water treatment and storage

LYNX EXPIDRA all-hazards survival and get-home system staged in woodland terrain

30 L backpack

EXPIDRA uses the 30-liter GRAYL Mission EXP backpack for the largest load in the current LYNX system line.

Water, shelter, medical, navigation, field tools, lighting, and stored power support extended movement. Part of the pack remains available for clothing, food, and documents so the load can adapt to the route, weather, and region.

01Water + shelterA layered water system and exposure control form the core.

02Medical + navigationImmediate response and route finding support movement.

03Tools + repairField tools maintain the load and support the route.

04Lighting + powerStored power and field charging keep essential equipment working.

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Carrier: GRAYL Mission EXP backpack
Capacity: 30 L
Primary role: Get-home / extended movement
Carry profile: Low-visibility backpack

System comparison

Compare the space each carrier gives you.

Use the table to compare where each system rides and how much it can carry. If two formats fit the same need, choose the one you are more likely to keep close and maintain.

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LYNX systems, carry profiles, roles, core emphasis, and published dimensions or capacity.
System	Where it rides	Role	What leads	Published dimensions / capacity
INCOG Pocket sustainment	Pocket / pouch	Pocket contingency	Essential survival functions	4.25 × 3.25 × 1 in
OPERIS Compact go-bag	Compact go-bag	72-hour support	Grouped access	Maxpedition Proteus carrier
HYDROSEN Water-first hip pack	Waist / hip	Water-first compact carry	Water treatment and storage	4.5 L
EXPIDRA 30 L get-home system	Backpack	Extended movement / get-home	Broader all-hazards load	30 L

Purchasing and support

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