First lite Tether bags

[brock6212]

So I’ve basically dismantled a first lite corrugate jacket to build my saddle. I cut the sleeves off, in hopes to salvage a hooded vest out of the deal. Dumb luck, but I only ended up using the upper portions of the sleeves, and had the last 8-9” remaining, down to the cuff. I originally was going to wrap an existing hand muff, but the sleeve remnants were way to tight. So here I sat with useless scraps.

I know lots of guys use the molle dump pouches, but they are so loud, and in the ensuing cold I can imagine they’ll get louder. It dawned on me I could simply stitch the sleeves together, and attach a piece of webbing, along with a triglide, and attach them to the molles on my saddle. Unfortunately I don’t have any triglides, but I did have some molle bungee clips. I ended up stitching those to the sleeve cuffs on the inside. Of course before all of this I coiled up my tethers to see if they’d fit. The stretch fabric works nicely to keep things tidy, and the stretchy/smaller cuff opening keeps things secure as well. They’re dead silent, at least compared to the dump pouches. In my experience this material gets even more quiet with use.
For reference, I’m running an 11mm 8‘ tether, no sewn eyelets-tied knots, a prusik on one, and a michocoan on the other, along with a biner on each hitch. Kinda seems bulky, but packs nicely in these new bags.

 

[4090Sharps]

I love that camo. Sure would be nice if we could just buy that fabric with camo pattern!

Nice sewing!

 

[BoHuntsKy]

So I’ve basically dismantled a first lite corrugate jacket to build my saddle. I cut the sleeves off, in hopes to salvage a hooded vest out of the deal. Dumb luck, but I only ended up using the upper portions of the sleeves, and had the last 8-9” remaining, down to the cuff. I originally was going to wrap an existing hand muff, but the sleeve remnants were way to tight. So here I sat with useless scraps.

I know lots of guys use the molle dump pouches, but they are so loud, and in the ensuing cold I can imagine they’ll get louder. It dawned on me I could simply stitch the sleeves together, and attach a piece of webbing, along with a triglide, and attach them to the molles on my saddle. Unfortunately I don’t have any triglides, but I did have some molle bungee clips. I ended up stitching those to the sleeve cuffs on the inside. Of course before all of this I coiled up my tethers to see if they’d fit. The stretch fabric works nicely to keep things tidy, and the stretchy/smaller cuff opening keeps things secure as well. They’re dead silent, at least compared to the dump pouches. In my experience this material gets even more quiet with use.
For reference, I’m running an 11mm 8‘ tether, no sewn eyelets-tied knots, a prusik on one, and a michocoan on the other, along with a biner on each hitch. Kinda seems bulky, but packs nicely in these new bags.

Post some more pics of the saddle please.

 

[brock6212]

Post some more pics of the saddle please.

I’ll get you in the AM. I just wrapped it up, and have to say I’m damn pleased.

 

[tmattson]

Did you use a machine for stitching or handheld?
I have some projects I would like to tinker with this winter, been thinking about getting a (not sure on name) speedy stitching device?
Do you just order appropriate strength thread for the project at hand?
Or are there better options out there (if you do not have a sewing machine).

 

[BoHuntsKy]

Did you use a machine for stitching or handheld?
I have some projects I would like to tinker with this winter, been thinking about getting a (not sure on name) speedy stitching device?
Do you just order appropriate strength thread for the project at hand?
Or are there better options out there (if you do not have a sewing machine).

You can get a brand new singer heavy duty with a good warranty for 150 at walmart.

 

[brock6212]

You can get a brand new singer heavy duty with a good warranty for 150 at walmart.

I used the very one you’re talking about. Heavy Duty 44s. It will hammer through 3 layers of webbing, but 4 will start to jack with timing and bend/break needles.

 

[brock6212]

FYI,pics are uploaded in the “To Sling or Not to Sling” thread, in the diy forum.

 

[doriangable]

So I’ve basically dismantled a first lite corrugate jacket to build my saddle. I cut the sleeves off, in hopes to salvage a hooded vest out of the deal. Dumb luck, but I only ended up using the upper portions of the sleeves, and had the last 8-9” remaining, down to the cuff. I originally was going to wrap an existing hand muff, but the sleeve remnants were way to tight. So here I sat with useless scraps.

I know lots of guys use the molle dump pouches, but they are so loud, and in the ensuing cold I can imagine they’ll get louder. It dawned on me I could simply stitch the sleeves together, and attach a piece of webbing, along with a triglide, and attach them to the molles on my saddle. Unfortunately I don’t have any triglides, but I did have some molle bungee clips. I ended up stitching those to the sleeve cuffs on the inside. Of course before all of this I coiled up my tethers to see if they’d fit. The stretch fabric works nicely to keep things tidy, and the stretchy/smaller cuff opening keeps things secure as well. They’re dead silent, at least compared to the dump pouches. In my experience this material gets even more quiet with use.
For reference, I’m running an 11mm 8‘ tether, no sewn eyelets-tied knots, a prusik on one, and a michocoan on the other, along with a biner on each hitch. Kinda seems bulky, but packs nicely in these new bags.

You are way more ballsy then me for cutting up a FL jacket. Thats some real testicular fortitude my man.

 

[brock6212]

You are way more ballsy then me for cutting up a FL jacket. Thats some real testicular fortitude my man.

Yeah, it was kinda like when we remodeled our kitchen and I had to reroute the 220v. Just close your eyes, grit your teeth and cut.

 

[brock6212]

Changed up the attachment on these. After the first outing it was apparent the bungees wasn’t a good long term idea. They started separating pretty quickly. I kinda thought it looked janky to begin with.

I took some webbing scraps and made some simple pass throughs with the tab that catches. Not sure what the technical name is. Before I sewed one to a pouch I slid it into the molle and gave it a good tug. Seems like it’ll work.