im still wondering whether i should buy a karrimore sabre 75 or not, i most likely ask you about it at spitewinter hahaha
Wearing an essentials belt WITH a backpack..
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I use a small shoulder bag with an adjustable strap long enough for the bag to sit just below the rucksack's waist belt.
With the waist belt closed the satchel will not flop about and is to hand when ever you need something.
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63434
The MKVII gas mask bag, Pattern 37 haversack, small and the German brotbeutel are all great and well cool because of their heritage.
The brotbeutel can also be hung low from your trouser's belt, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:NVA-Brotbeutel.jpg.
Happy trails...torc.
With the waist belt closed the satchel will not flop about and is to hand when ever you need something.
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63434
The MKVII gas mask bag, Pattern 37 haversack, small and the German brotbeutel are all great and well cool because of their heritage.
The brotbeutel can also be hung low from your trouser's belt, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:NVA-Brotbeutel.jpg.
Happy trails...torc.
greensurfingbear
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I just picked up the snugpak response bag quite a nice piece of kit and not to bulky. comfortable to wear as well. Tempted by the drop pouches mind......
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I like the idea of the Ribz front pockets, which could be very useful for me. Must have a look into those.
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The 'drop loop' pouch system was available on the old 'SAS Escape Ration Pouch' which is now very difficult to source. SASS at Lancaster used to fit their pouches with a drop loop, but then let it down with the PLCE type QR pouch buckles. Although I am concious that you are wishing to avoid webbing look, I am also looking for a similar item. By coincidence I sent an enquiry to Dragon Supplies yesterday. They manufacture webbing and offer a tailoring service. My thoughts are that one of their utility pouches fitted with a wide drop loop is just what I am after. Due to extended tours in theatres such as Afganistan, these companies are now supplying pouches in various colours, with the 'tan' option looking earthy enough avoid the overt military look of DPM. They are also available double-lined and with snow/sand hoods under the lid (like on a bergen) for extra protection if required. If a utility pouch is too big, then they also do ammuntion pouches with the same features. I await Dragon's response.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piHVAkkSaNY
Just come across this video and thought its a perfect way you could carry your kit
Just come across this video and thought its a perfect way you could carry your kit
most military kit is availiable in olive (plain) green as well as camoflauged. would you consider wearing this?
if so, most of the military rucksacks are designed to be used with belts, i know the 100ltr bergen definatly does
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piHVAkkSaNY
Just come across this video and thought its a perfect way you could carry your kit
Wow, cool idea thanks!
Cheers for the awesome ideas dudes! I would consider wearing mili gear, it's just the webbing vests and tac vests that I don't want to get into.
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Wow, cool idea thanks!
Cheers for the awesome ideas dudes! I would consider wearing mili gear, it's just the webbing vests and tac vests that I don't want to get into.
Hi Smith28
Am glad you like the youtube video. I posted it and was pretty surprised to find out that I was not the only one with this "how-to-carry-essentials-??" problem.
More details in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqxwu_YPh90
Am a tinkerer and engineer and would be interested to know what you think....
Cheers, SwissGearLabs
There is a section in your video where you hook your bag to the two accessory loops on your rucksack straps so that the bag sits on your chest. This works very well, its much easier to get access to notebooks, maps etcetera from this position than it is to access something hanging from your hip.
Yup, this is comfortable too. When I cover long distances the pouch often sits on my chest. Or the map, if I carry one.
I use a Lifeventure Belt pack, this is good for a LOAD of stuff like multi tool, fire starter kit etc and it has a belt loop that has a popper stud and velcro on it, so I can attach it to my belt, backpack waist belt or link it straight onto a molle pack as necessary.
HTH
HTH
Thanks for the link Swissgear, very nice vid. I have ended up just using belt loops that are oversized so the pouch dangles down a bit, but I'm thinking of doing some tinkering to mine to make it possible to un-clip and clip on whenever I want. Thanks for the useful idea!
Thats a nifty set up. I like leather, and always get a bit torn between making a possibles pouch and a true survival kit. I think if i was doing long distance trekking or being abroad then you system is key - if your truly in the sticks then you want a proper survival kit (with everyday use kit aswell), and I dont think I could squeeze my passport into my current leather possibles pouch!
Swissgearlabs
Thanks for the idea which I have pinched! I really like the ability to disconnect when appropriate. My blatant copy uses the maxpedition 4x6 pouch which I believe is smaller than yours. Keep the ideas coming.
Thanks for the idea which I have pinched! I really like the ability to disconnect when appropriate. My blatant copy uses the maxpedition 4x6 pouch which I believe is smaller than yours. Keep the ideas coming.
Thanks for the feedback, Humpback. Once it is possible to disconnect the pouch, one starts to appreciate it more and more!
Greetings from Switzerland
SwissGearLabs
Excellent. I've been wrestling with this problem for years and have a collection of unsuitable pouches. Many thanks for the idea which seems to have eliminated all the problems.
Just a quick update.
I have bought a set of 5" TacTies from maxpedition and use these with the pouch featured in Swissgearlabs video. Allows quick disconnect from my belt but secure when in place.
Alan
I have bought a set of 5" TacTies from maxpedition and use these with the pouch featured in Swissgearlabs video. Allows quick disconnect from my belt but secure when in place.
Alan
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