Help needed with MOLLE side pouches!

[Ross Bowyer]

Hi All,

I am not very up to date with these MOLLE pouches and such like. I have recently acquired a Arcteryx LEAF Echo pack, which is great, however I am looking to attach side pouches (similar to PLCE) to increase the capacity.

It has the MOLLE straps on the side but no side zips. So my question is...Are there pouches out there like the PLCE which can attach to the MOLLE system? I don't like the idea of lots of smaller pouches as its not a versatile for my needs.

Here is a link to pictures of the rucksack.

http://www.geartrade.com/item/286894/arcteryx-echo-pack-bombproof-gear

Many Thanks,

Ross

 

[Lister]

You'll find the horizontal straps on your pack that you're referring to as MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Loadbearing Equipment) as actually called PALS (Pouch Attachment Ladder System) - They are 2 parts of the same system). Any pouch that is MOLLE compatible should attach to the PALS webbing, looking for 2 vertical straps on the reverse of the pack, typical with a popper closer at the bottom:

These will thread through the PALS webbing and snap shut.

Here is a few pouches that will work with the sytem (exclusing the PLCE Side Pockets):
http://www.cadetdirect.com/webbing-carriage/webbing-vests-pouches/osprey-molle-mtp-webbing

If you're handy with a sewing machine, you could make 2 pieces of webbing, a YKK Vislon #10v and a popper and make removable side pocket zipping points.

 

[YEOLDOAK]

MOLLE II or FILBE Sustainment pouches are a plenty on ebay.com
There a generous size.

 

[ganstey]

The sustainment pouches look like they may be useful for an upcoming project. BUT, the postage on them is ludicrous! Does anyone know if they, or anything very similar to them, is available in the UK?

 

[Jack Bounder]

Take a look here Clicky. Lots of surplus pouches.

 

[ganstey]

But nothing like the sustainment pouches. It is the size, shape, and configuration of the sustainment pouches that I'm after.

 

[YEOLDOAK]

I picked up two Sustainment pouches and all in with postage was £30.
Yes some are silly with the post, but can be had for a fair price and
I've yet to find any in the UK. A search for
MOLLE II pouches can throw up some.

 

[FGYT]

Made in England
good to deal with


http://www.britishtactical.com/categories/Hoplite-Range/

 

[inupiat1]

I know it may be a little late to recommend something, but you may check out these links:
https://shop.vtarmynavy.com/alice-pack-add-a-pouch-p4945.aspx | It is made for ALICE packs, but decent price for brand new and you can convert to PALS/MOLLE with malice clips and such.
https://www.varusteleka.com/en/bestsearch/plce?q=plce | Dirt cheap PLCE pouches on this page, some are PALS/MOLLE compatible. There are lots of pouches of variety on this site, although they must be shipped from Finland or Sweden

I love the FILBE sustainment pouches myself, I can fit my entire Swedish Army Trangia kit inside or my Biolite stove with wood/fuel and food. I move it from my main USMC pack (FILBE) to my USMC (FILBE) assault pack depending on what I'm doing. I love the collar on it that you can cinch the contents of the pouch securely. It only comes in Coyote Brown, though, which is fine with me since I love that color.

 

[Corso]

if britishtactical don't have what your after i'd try the tactical trailor or ghost gear ranges at tactical-kit.co.uk

http://www.tactical-kit.co.uk/tactical-tailor-large-utility-pouch-10003-1775-p.asp

looks a decent size

 

[FGYT]

if britishtactical don't have what your after

looks a decent size

if they dont they will probably make it for you

 

[Corso]

there is that of course

another good site is military1st

 

[wortbag]

Britishtactical do a side pouch that might be exactly what you're after...

http://www.britishtactical.com/predator-sf-45ltr-side-pack-pouch/

hope this helps.