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Best Roll Pouch

I've been using one of the water bottle pouches that EWO sells. It works fine for deploying the rope (I don't like to drop it, I just let it pull out of the top of the pouch through the existing water hose opening in the pouch lid, works fine), however stuffing the rope (I think I have 50' of resc tech, may be 40), madrock, carabiner, and autoblock (that I may retire) back in is somewhat annoying. I started dropping it all in my pouch and reorganizing at home later.

All in all, I may switch to a dropout pouch because they are slightly lighter, though the just dropping the rope in the bottom of my pack appeals as well, I don't like the pouch on my saddle sometimes walking/in the tree.

Or perhaps one of beason's creations, though I'd still need two hands either way. In fact I'd like to see this one-handed figure 8 rope coiling, regardless of how many hands you use to tuck it away afterwards. ;)
 
Ok, i've got a few sits in saddle now and i've come to the conclusion that the roll pouch is not growing on me. I'm not a huge guy by any means, but i'm pretty stocky and the roll pouch is hard for me to work with due to the position on my saddle an yes its the most forward position. (Not very flexible and shoulder issues lol) I find myself struggling to hook the straps lol and exerting way more energy than I need to. So my thoughts are to just attach the pouch to my pack on the molly's on my pack. Anyone do this? I have 40' of canyon which is probably 10' more than I need...

Thoughts?
I've got 40' of C-IV and it's a tight squeeze to get it all into a bottle pouch. I've started using a MOLLE II waist pack, my rope and tether fit comfortably with space for a few odds and ends, or allowance for a sloppy coiling job in the dark. Since it's on its own waist belt, it's something I could conceivably forget to bring with me, but it's also something that I can rotate around myself to access it, or push it out of your way. Before dumping your roll pouch, maybe try putting it on its own utility belt and sliding it to where you need it, when you need it.
 
Ok, i've got a few sits in saddle now and i've come to the conclusion that the roll pouch is not growing on me. I'm not a huge guy by any means, but i'm pretty stocky and the roll pouch is hard for me to work with due to the position on my saddle an yes its the most forward position. (Not very flexible and shoulder issues lol) I find myself struggling to hook the straps lol and exerting way more energy than I need to. So my thoughts are to just attach the pouch to my pack on the molly's on my pack. Anyone do this? I have 40' of canyon which is probably 10' more than I need...

Thoughts?
Definitely not easy to use the roll pouch with at your side just like most pouches it's hard to see what's going on. I twist my saddle so roll pouch or dump pouch are to the front. Most saddles are easy to spin to the front even when snugged around the waist.

Bryan

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Started with an awesome roll pouch about two years ago (can’t remember who built it, but the quality was great). Then moved to a dump pouch. Last season I stopped using pouches altogether, keeping my linesman gathered with a small gear tie and using my rappel line as a pull up rope. It sits in a medium kifaru pouch for transport with madrock/biner attached. The rope is oplux, so it’s pretty pliable. (I understand the whole safeguard parameter issue). Try all the options, figure out what works best and have fun! Good luck.
 
I have tried several options for this.. had cgm make me a drop out 2.0 and i didnt like it, I have a beaston made roll pouch thats nice but its definitely a 2 hand operation.. 2 things that i do like tho.. tx5 dump pouch either med or large im not sure but its what i use and I like the best. 40' canyon elite rolled figure 8 and folded in half goes in easy and comes out easy.. the other is a tx5 k.y.s.s pouch its big enough to put all the rope plus has zipper pockets inside for dynaglide and belay device of your choice. Making a figure8 and folding it is the best rope management ive found.. i also figure8 my dynaglide
 
Zombie thread... Wanted to give a shout out to @beaston for the sweet Bottomland roll pouch, which just arrived! Top notch quality and customer service. Thanks, Bryan!!
 

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I keep seeing “one handed operation” all over the place. I don’t think I can remember one item in my pouches, roll pouches, or pockets that I’ve not opened with one hand and pulled out but immediately had to manipulate with two hands. Are fleece pouch users immune to wrapping tethers and rappel ropes before stuffing them inside their pouches? I use a role for rappel and a pouch for the lineman rope and both can open up with one hand but you always have to use two hands to place or displace the ropes and gear. What am I missing on the one handed debate that fuels this argument? Is there a two handed person that only uses one hand the whole way up the tree, obviously I’m joking here a bit, but the debate is odd. If you are a one handed person I’d imagine there’s an argument here.

I’ve had a few different options including the @beaston roll, which was nice and he makes a great product but to stiff for me and g-hooks weren’t my preference. It’s definitely worth a try if you want that roll pouch option. I landed on the tethrd roll and the tethrd pouches for simplicity. Added some orange paracord through the ends of the strapping and they are bulletproof.
 
I keep seeing “one handed operation” all over the place. I don’t think I can remember one item in my pouches, roll pouches, or pockets that I’ve not opened with one hand and pulled out but immediately had to manipulate with two hands. Are fleece pouch users immune to wrapping tethers and rappel ropes before stuffing them inside their pouches? I use a role for rappel and a pouch for the lineman rope and both can open up with one hand but you always have to use two hands to place or displace the ropes and gear. What am I missing on the one handed debate that fuels this argument? Is there a two handed person that only uses one hand the whole way up the tree, obviously I’m joking here a bit, but the debate is odd. If you are a one handed person I’d imagine there’s an argument here.

I’ve had a few different options including the @beaston roll, which was nice and he makes a great product but to stiff for me and g-hooks weren’t my preference. It’s definitely worth a try if you want that roll pouch option. I landed on the tethrd roll and the tethrd pouches for simplicity. Added some orange paracord through the ends of the strapping and they are bulletproof.
Have pics of the paracord?

My biggest complaint of my tethrd roll pouch is fiddling getting g-hook into the loop to cinch down. Other than that I love it
 
Gives you just enough purchase to really feel good. This changed how I felt about this pouch and I went back to it and sold the beaston. Less hooks means faster deployment.
 

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I keep 40 ft in the bottom of a pop-up 28. Easy to access when it’s time, it stays safe, and it’s not going anywhere else. I feel like an extra rope bag is just another piece of gear to keep up with or keep out of the way.
I do the same with my Pop Up 28. I keep 50' at the bottom of the load shelf. I have a dump pouch on the waist belt for my belay device and such. You can see the rope on the load shelf in the bottom right of the pic. If I need extra rope a little tug pulls some out. When I am ready to get down, I just drop the coil to the ground. That pack has proven to be a great investment. Sucks they quit making that 28 bag. It is perfect in the tree.

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