Bergen Dangly Bits

[WilS]

Evening all, been considering getting some extra pouches for my bergen. These look just the job but the clip at the top looks a bit different. Are these just intended for belt use or is possible to somehow attach it somewhere on my pack? Many thanks for any input.

Will.

http://www.ecamo.co.uk/product/webtex-treble-utility-pouch/311.html

 

[Mikey P]

Nope - they're PLCE belt kit pouches. What you need are something along the lines of these:

http://www.patrolstore.com/webtex-plce-side-pouch-p-1010.html

This of course assumes that you have a compatible bergen - there should be two sets of zips on each side?

 

[WilS]

I feared as much, shame though. Yes, my bergen is compatible, I already have the side pockets but the one in your link has the extra hydration sleeve, very nifty. Thanks for the advice, Mikey.

Will.

 

[dean4442]

Will,
If you have an issue bergan then be careful as the clips on webtex gear is slightly different and sometimes won't fit. The zips do but not the clips.
Colin

 

[Tengu]

I think the webtex use 25mm clips instead of the issue 20mm, dont they?

you can swap them over easily enough if you can be bothered

 

[WilS]

Thanks for the warning Dean, yes its an issue bergen. I suppose one idea is to get a bag of clips and get the sewing kit out. Or just keep shoving the 'bits-n-bobs' in my pockets.
Thanks for the advice, fellas.
Will.

 

[robadams]

If you are going to replace any buckles then this may help

Quick Fix
If your buckle broke, and it was sewn directly onto to your pack, try this trick to replace it.

Required Equipment: Replacement buckle the same size as the original.
You can borrow a non-essential buckle from another strap on your pack.
Nail file, pocket knife (saw blade), or lighter.
Examine the broken buckle to find the thin plastic bar that the webbing is looped over.
Carefully cut, melt, or snip, a one or two-millimetre gap in the centre of the same bar on the replacement buckle.
Quick Attach buckles already have a small gap in the bar, and do not need to be cut.
Wiggle the nylon loop through the gap in the bar until the buckle is attached to the webbing.

I have used this process many a time to repair other peoples kit, gets better with practice and saves on somy very difficult sewing.

 

[WilS]

Thanks for the tip Rob, it probably won't be too long before I need it. lol