Hey guys im currently in the works with making a HWT, but had a few questions. i see that the thermal says that its not present when the backpack is. does that mean the backpack is optional? i am making ata abs tk, and i have a paldron, a t21, and a ammo pouch. i was gonna have a e11 holster on the left side the ammo pouch on the right. would that be acceptable? also are plain black cotton work gloves acceptable for the gloves or do the need to be the rubber ones?