The Operator has elements similar to other Eberlestock packs. Its layout is much like the Phantom, but it's bigger and has a two-chamber main compartment, plus the outer front pockets. Like the Gunslinger, the Operator's pack bag and Backscabbard™ are sewn integrally together. The pack is built to satisfy the reality that a classic "drag bag" is unlikely to be used by a modern military scout or sniper, and some benefits of simplicity and weight savings are gained by integrating the whole package into a single unit.