Do any of you do this for your carry method?

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Geoff in Philly

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I am thinking of getting an SOE or Eagle duty belt and adding one of their buttpacks, or larger accessory pouches and various sized other pouches to make a customized "Bat Belt" type deal.

I am not crazy about any of the buttpacks I see in the stores. Although they look comfortable b/c of all the padding, I find the padding can be, well, sort of cumbersome. Also, I can't figure out a way to conveniently attach either a sheath knife or a pouch for my Strider folder. The strapping is either too narrow (if there is any left that isn't padded) and it sags and folds over.

Moreover, I will still ned to carry a light pack, b/c I am the DAD and wind up carrying windshells, food etc and the commercial butt packs would interfere with that...

Got any ideas, suggestions? I don't want to drop $100 on a belt and pouches only to be p.o.'d for having done so...
 
that is a nice option. I have other Filson items and know how rugged they are. The shooting belt isn't quite what I am looking for b/c 1) the pouches hang down a little far, 2) the pouches' lids dont quite cover the contents 3) one pouch is open 4)the belt looks too narrow for any other added on gear. I really like Filson though. Thanks for the suggestion. What else have you considered?
 
. . . but I've drawn stares from sheeple hiking in my old Army poncho. A tactical belt rig would freak other hikers out within 100 miles of Seattle. Then again, that didn't stop me from hiking in my jungle fatigues until I wore them out or in said poncho until I got an ultralight Silicone impregnated nylon version :D

A few manufacturers--Mountainsmith included--used to make "lumbar packs" that might be an option. Personally, I've opted for a Golite Day Pack that I picked up on sale at the REI Outlet for $35. It has no waist belt and carries high, so I can wear a belt-pack or belt accessories if need be. I've taken it on three-day trips with 20 to 25 pounds and not regretted it.

By the way, the linked page of the filson catalog says "All 3 pockets snap closed." That said, your other observations are why I don't own one yet. Good luck in your search.
 
Sorry to bother with my bad english :( but what is a 'lumbar pack'?

- Gon
 
a small bag that rides in the small of your low back...fanny pack, butt pack...

Diletante..OOPS, didn't see the description, just looked at the pic. I am not too concerned about the tac look, b/c I would probably have only 1 or 2 h2o bottle pouches, the main butt bag, a 1st aid kit and a knife/f.light pouch plus my other bag, plus my 2 kids plus....
 
exactly the kind of thing I was thinking!...I will have to spend time on that site...I wonder how the quality compares to Eagle/SOE?...I still like the look of their stuff

edit: bummer, checked out the link briefly , no specs on sizes or fabric material (other than cordura) or details on construction( ie stitch count and style)...plus it's not obtainable here which may be a drag for service/warranty issues
 
Last year, after hunting season I was able to pick up a large 3-pocket fanny pack. One large pocket in the rear, two medium pockets on the side and then they have this lock system where you can add accessories like ammo pouches, water bottle, even a cell phone pouch, all in Advantage camo.

While the tactical stuff looks great, all the hunting systems offer these set ups in Advantage, RealTree, Mossy Oak, etc. In my area Advantage works best. Add a Camelback and a day pack over that and all the weight is evenly distributed and you can carry a LOT of goodies. I also picked up a rifle cartidge belt and shotgun cartridge belt so I can wear those bandolier style which helps redistribute the ammo weight also.

Now for the piece de resistance (sorry, couldn't type French on the computer - can't do the accent mark :D ) : All the fanny packs & accessories were on after-season clearance for $12, I bought an accessory pouch for the locking system for $3, water bottle - $4, both ammo cartidge belts were $2 each and they're medium-quality webbing. The original hydration system I bought was from WalMart for $29.99 (look in the bicycle accessory system) and it worked well - I gave it to my daughter when I bought a Camelback. The Advantage Daypack was $17.50.

Now I semi-blend on the hiking trail. It's the Survival Sheath Systems rigs for my knives and tomahawks that draw the stares. ;)
 
Geoff,
I will ask around and see if I can check the kit out first hand. I will let you know how it holds up.
Nick.
 
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