Attaching Platform to Molle

[MN_Bowhunter4]

What do you use to attach your platform to your saddle molle? I’m using an s-biner and there has to be a better way.

I have something in my mind that might be printable on a 3D printer, but that’s beyond me. My idea is basically two clips that are connected together, with a deep hooked crossbar. Thinking I could clip it to two molle loops and hook the platform on.

What's everyone else use?

 

[ericabbott]

I’m using 2 J-hooks I got from DanO on the back of my Kite to carry my Predator. I use an Amsteel daisy chain and wrap it tight around the Predator then hook the thicker section of the Amsteel in the J hooks. I can upload a picture tomorrow if you need a visual.

 

[Weldabeast]

1″ Webbing Retainer

Plastic webbing retainer to secure loose ends of 1″ webbing or to secure items to molle/PALS webbing. Millions of uses for clipping items onto your backpack, vest, or saddle. Attaches directl…

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[pesqimon]

J hooks from Dano. Put a parachord loop on the platform to hang it off of.

Not sure it is better than s hooks though. Sometimes finding that jhook with layers on is annoying.

 

[Sgt. Beardface]

D-Shape Plastic Snap Shackle

D-Shaped plastic shackle/carabiner – millions of uses for clipping items onto your backpack, vest, or saddle. Attaches directly to molle/PALS webbing. NOTE: NOT FOR CLIMBING – do not us…

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These. I didn’t buy from double steps as I have access to these on base. They only open about 90 degrees so the platform will not fall to the ground if it slip.

 

[Weldabeast]

Seems pretty unanimous...... Eastern woods outdoors has you covered

 

[Sgt. Beardface]

For reference here is how far the D clip is when fully open.

They are plastic but still fairly rugged and the piece of mind that they won’t let my platform take the quick trip south really gives me peace of mind.

 

[like.2.fly]

I had one of those plastic snap shackles break without me knowing it while hiking out in the dark after an evening hunt. Platform was clipped to a saddle molle loop, and I lost the platform! Didn't even realize it was gone until I got to my truck about a mile away. Never heard or felt the clip snap. Luckily found platform the next day... So I would advise against hiking any distance with a platform fastened like that, unless the clip is metal or something very strong. The plastic ones seem fine for temporarily holding a platform while descending a tree though.

 

[MN_Bowhunter4]

Wow seems pretty unanimous. Thanks everyone.

 

[Sgt. Beardface]

I had one of those plastic snap shackles break without me knowing it while hiking out in the dark after an evening hunt. Platform was clipped to a saddle molle loop, and I lost the platform! Didn't even realize it was gone until I got to my truck about a mile away. Never heard or felt the clip snap. Luckily found platform the next day... So I would advise against hiking any distance with a platform fastened like that, unless the clip is metal or something very strong. The plastic ones seem fine for temporarily holding a platform while descending a tree though.

Yeah I can definitely see it breaking in that situation. I only use mine for ascending and descending. Stays in my predator pack outside of that.

 

[ricky racer]

This is how i carry my Predator platform:

Carrying The Predator Platform

I just thought I'd pass along my attachment method for attaching my Predator to my backpack. I wanted something cheap and easy (kind of like me) that would be an easy DIY project and make for a silent attachment to my pack. This should work on most packs with attachment points like mollie loops...

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