Carrying RC-4 and Izula on/in a daypack

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wiiawiwb

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I just got the RC-4 and Izula. Awesome.

I no longer backpack but hike almost every weekend. My backpacks have heavy-duty straps, and harnesses, which would make it easy to attach knives.

My daypacks are much lighter with thinner straps and fewer attachment points. I initially thought I would carry the Izula on a neck strap and attach the RC-4 vertically on a shoulder strap. At first glance of my daypack, I don't think that will work.

I can always attach the Izula to the shoulder strap and put the RC-4 in the daypack itself. My preference, however, would be to have the RC-4 available if possible.

One other complicating factor is that I do not wear a belted pant so carrying on a pant belt is not an option.

I would appreciate any thoughts that might provide some options that would allow me to carry the RC-4 on a daypack. Any pictures would be greatly appreciated.
 
Needs pictures; absolutely not. Maybe someone has an answer, not obvious to me, that is easily described. Having said that, I've seen other threads where people will post a picture of how they configure a set up and it is much more easily explained and understood with a picture.

I'm not trying to impose on anyone. Just trying to best understand a better set up than I am coming up with.
 
wiiawiwb said:
Needs pictures; absolutely not. Maybe someone has an answer, not obvious to me, that is easily described. Having said that, I've seen other threads where people will post a picture of how they configure a set up and it is much more easily explained and understood with a picture.

I'm not trying to impose on anyone. Just trying to best understand a better set up than I am coming up with.
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you ask for help with generic info ... a picture would help in getting better answers to your question but that is fine see post #2 :D
 
I think Tony was saying that you need to show us with pictures what you are trying to do and we'll try and help you out with suggestions.....
 
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you ask for help with generic info ... a picture would help in getting better answers to your question but that is fine see post #2 :D
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I think he thinks you were asking if he needed someone to post pictures.

OP, he's asking if you can post pictures of your setup so we can better see what you're describing.
 
Sorry guys, how thoughtless of me. Of course it makes sense for me to post a picture of my scenario. Let me put together a picture, or two, and post it to this thread.

I'm a little slow on the draw today but, with a little help, I eventually come around.

Thanks!
 
I’ve been day hiking the last few months and started out taking a few different knives, but I’m down to just taking the 4. I put it in an outside pocket. Doesn’t take long to get to it and I generally find knives on shoulder straps etc. are in the way more than I need rapid access to them.
 
I'd say it's time for a new pack! Junglas Pack or something else MOLLE? ;)

Some alternates:

1) You could alway "wear" a belt with the knife on it? (Similar to a utility belt)
2) Neck carry the knife (neck or neck shoulder slung).
3) Pant clip for the sheath. No belt needed.
4) Thigh rig?

...or duct tape! Anything can be handled with duct tape!

(caution: do not apply the duct tape directly to skin. I have seen this at football games and it does not turn out well for the skirted girl with the flask)

Nathanial4
 
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If you can easily detach your shoulder straps from the bag body, ranger bands would work quite nicely.

If you can't easily detach the shoulder straps, see post #2.
 
even though you say 'belt' carry is not an option, its currently your only option..:D or simply put the Izula in your pocket the 4 in the bag..

done................
 
Hey, I recently started carrying mt RC6 on a piece of paracord sort of like a shoulder holster rig with the tip up like a neck knife except its under my left arm, they sell something like this that is adjustable but i just made mine too fit me the way i like it. Its basically a piece you can put the weak side arm through bring slack around back with half a twist stick the other arm in, adjust too the way you like cut tie tag ends together, done. Im sure if you ask what the name of this style rig is someone would know. Hope this helped.
 
I've carried my 4 iwb or in the pocket of sweatpants/shorts with the boot clip mounted to the outside of the sheath. It works great. There's a clip coming out for the Izula too if you don't want to neck carry. Plastic zip ties also work pretty well for mounting the sheath onto straps and such.

Frank
 
you could also run zip ties through the gromets on the kydex sheath and around the shoulder strap. holds it nice and snug.

take it easy
cricket
 
I say ditch the sweatpants and wear something with a belt.

I kid.

Anyway, is it entirely necessary to have 2 knives super quickly accessible? I think you could get by with a neck knife or the shoulder style mentioned above, that way if you are separated from your pack you still have something sharp and pointy. Otherwise like you said, Izula on the strap 4 in the bag.

I guess I'm having a hard time justifying both of them external even if your pack was covered head to toe in Molle straps. There are few situations I can think of where you'd need a knife blazing fast and even if you did, I can think of even less (none) where having the option of another couple inches of blade would be vital.

Good luck with your solution tho.

(edit) Maybe if your daypack has the side pockets for water bottles you could drop the 4 in there and rig up a dummy cord to a zipper or strap so that if it fell out it would still be connected.
 
You need about 8' of para cord.

Take the para cord and run it through 1 or 2 of the holes at the bottom of the sheath. Bring the ends up til they are even. Tie a knot in the end.

Take the knot in your right hand, pull the double para cord down to the bottom of your elbow. Pinch it there. Tie another knot right where you have it pinched.

You now have a shoulder harness system for carring your knife. Place your arms throuh the coresponding loops to position the knife on the side you wish to carry it on. Slip one arm in the loop, then the other, and simply pull it on like you were putting on a tshirt.

I can't stand wearing something around my neck, so this is how I carry "neck" knives. I once carried a full size Kabar like this on a hike. Stick to smaller lighter knives, trust me. You can adjust the snugness of the rig, by moving the knots to tighten or loosen as necessary.

Moose
 
So many great ideas guys. Awesome. I got sidetracked with several things today but will post the pictures in the morning. Thanks.
 
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