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How many people use a drop leg pouch?
- Thread starter GEC
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Being mostly a climber/hiker I don't feel the need for a leg pouch, I actually find them uncomfortable. Having something heavy attached to my leg that swings with every step is anoying.
That said... I like the looks of yours Snakedoc! What knife is in that white kydex sheath? Looks like a resiprene handle (but gray instead of black..).
Mikel
That said... I like the looks of yours Snakedoc! What knife is in that white kydex sheath? Looks like a resiprene handle (but gray instead of black..).
Mikel
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Nice setup Snakedoc!!
I dont use a drop leg for a blade, but Ive packed a sidearm that way, and its comfy. If I carried any larger blades, I might do this....
I dont use a drop leg for a blade, but Ive packed a sidearm that way, and its comfy. If I carried any larger blades, I might do this....
I wore them all the time in the military and found that they are great for some things and really lacking for other things.
If you're going to be moving any long distances, I find drop legs to be a detriment. The straps will likely rub you raw. Also, it tends to make me feel slightly unbalanced, if that makes any sense. Also they will frustrate you beyond belief in dense areas, as everything seems to snag on them.
If you're not going to be moving much, then I like them a lot. It's nice to move things off of your waist if you're getting in and out of vehicles a lot and that sort of thing.
Consider a dangler type sheath that rides on your hip but drops below where your pack waist strap would be. I tend to prefer this style and am looking for someone to do a kydex drop sheath for me.
Hope this helps.
If you're going to be moving any long distances, I find drop legs to be a detriment. The straps will likely rub you raw. Also, it tends to make me feel slightly unbalanced, if that makes any sense. Also they will frustrate you beyond belief in dense areas, as everything seems to snag on them.
If you're not going to be moving much, then I like them a lot. It's nice to move things off of your waist if you're getting in and out of vehicles a lot and that sort of thing.
Consider a dangler type sheath that rides on your hip but drops below where your pack waist strap would be. I tend to prefer this style and am looking for someone to do a kydex drop sheath for me.
Hope this helps.
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That is pretty much my experience as well...I can handle them at the range and in and out of vehicles I am sure they would be great...but covering a lot of distance in one does not appeal to me at all.
I know enough guys running around the sandbox etc to know that this is a pretty common response. They have their uses but I wouldn't go for one for hiking.
Although I believe Bushman5 has an HSGI model that he says has sorted out all the issues. I like the HSGI gear that I own but I don't know how they could correct what I believe to be inherent flaws with a drop-leg design, but then he's used it and I haven't. I'm surprised he hasn't posted in here yet; he may have some thoughts for you though.
I know enough guys running around the sandbox etc to know that this is a pretty common response. They have their uses but I wouldn't go for one for hiking.
Although I believe Bushman5 has an HSGI model that he says has sorted out all the issues. I like the HSGI gear that I own but I don't know how they could correct what I believe to be inherent flaws with a drop-leg design, but then he's used it and I haven't. I'm surprised he hasn't posted in here yet; he may have some thoughts for you though.
