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Kestrel Pouches

justsomedude

justsomedude

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Thought I should make a separate thread....

These Molle loops are TIGHT. Don't expect to feed buckles through. Web with snaps will get through. MALICE Clips work great.
MaxPedition TacTies if you need a soft connection.

The design of the Kestrel (the extra rotation room of the bridge) is putting all of the molle pretty far back. I attached my Evo pouches farther forward. Most things I put in pouches are clipped in at the other end so I won't drop them.

Like any saddle/harness, it gets saggy when you load it up and walk but this fit ad belt are definitely better in that regard. When I climb, I like to have my platform with me. I may put it in a rear dump pouch.

If you don't mind paying $25 for a pouch, these are GREAT http://www.tacticaltailor.com/fightlightrollupdumppouch.aspx
Big enough to hold my rappel rope with a GriGri and easily rolled up when you want it out of the way. The material is softer than standard dump pouches too.

I find the Maxpedition RolyPoly to be the right size for Linesman's belt. It's at least half the size of a standard pouch.

SAFETY NOTE. However I am getting down the tree, I always keep my tether, linesman's belt, platform available. Dropping gear down or putting it in your pack is something you might regret one day.
 
IMG_2866.JPG Here's the fleece pouch setup. Linesmans belt and bridge on the right if I want to. My ameristep platform in the back. Left is for tether, rappel rope. That ione could be smaller but I'm going to use it a while.

Fleece adds very little weight and bulk. As for noise, it actually makes the Kestrel much quieter
 
justsomedude said:
View attachment 2552 Here's the fleece pouch setup. Linesmans belt and bridge on the right if I want to. My ameristep platform in the back. Left is for tether, rappel rope. That ione could be smaller but I'm going to use it a while.

Fleece adds very little weight and bulk. As for noise, it actually makes the Kestrel much quieter
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What are the dimensions of your pouches, I'm going to the fabric store this afternoon, looks like I'm going to start another DIY project
 
IMG_2870.JPG I'm going to be modifying mine a little. 9" tall is a good basic

6" wide for my small Linesmans belt.
Back pouch is 11" wide.
9"x9" is probably good for bulky tethers.

I just run elastic through the top seam and tie it to keep tension on it.
 
justsomedude said:
View attachment 2552 Here's the fleece pouch setup. Linesmans belt and bridge on the right if I want to. My ameristep platform in the back. Left is for tether, rappel rope. That ione could be smaller but I'm going to use it a while.

Fleece adds very little weight and bulk. As for noise, it actually makes the Kestrel much quieter
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saw this on the other thread - pretty cool - I had been wondering what you used each for (newbie) - did you create a cylinder shape with a flat bottom to create some capacity or did you just sew two sides together? I think you mentioned on the other thread adding shock cord Would be curious about dimensions as well. can you show a picture of the loops on the side that attaches to the molle?
 
IMG_2874.JPG This is a pouch flipped up so you can see the back

On the stuff sacks, I just sewed them as rectangular bags. I made one stuff sack with a round bottom but you don't need that for these.

My straps were random cutoffs from scraps that has buckles already,
It's a good idea to attach at least 4" of webbing to the fleece to distribute the load. I thought they would tear, but they have held up well.
 
This board may force you to change from - justsomedude to TheKestrelDude!

I havent even ordered one, but always look forward to reading your Kestrel posts.

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I am one step away from starting a go-fund-me page to buy you a thread injector just so I can get better ideas for mine!

Please keep it up!

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I HAVE a sewing machine...just not good at it. I have a few friends that are Pro's and they have threatened to teach me....they think it is hilarious that I am making hunting/camping gear
 
IMG_2876.JPG Sewing Maxpedition TacTies on works great. But you have to think ahead and sew them on before you sew the bag shut
 
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OK i made some pouches for my kestrel, I made 2 of them 8x9 and one 11x9.
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Im thinking about making these with draw string top what type of cord do you recommend. I want something that will kind of stay open on it's own so I'm thinking of using a stiffer cord not sure what to get though


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Shock cord is best. I gather where it is about half closed and just stretches open when I put my hand in it. Some times I put hardware on the cord but usually don't need it.

Regular elastic cord doesn't work as well as shock cord
 
What size pouch would you recommend to store 5 ameristeps with the small overcenter boat buckle? I just Daisy chain my ropes up and let them hang. But I don't have a good way to carry my ameristeps.
 
My back pouch is 11" Wide and 9' high. I gather in the top with shock cord to keep some tension on it. I just roll up the steps/strap and stuff it in.
 
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