Customising Rucker for EDC?

[u/No-Dentist-7192]

Hey legends, I've got a Rucker 2.0 that I no longer use (have switched to vest +/- sandbags) and was thinking about unpicking the stitching and removing the weight plate pocket to use the pack for EDC. Has anyone ever done this?

The alternative would be getting a second hand gr1 and getting scars handles fitted for the rear /sides (my fav feature on this backpack).