Primal steps/ Wild Edge bag.

[Tr33_n1nj@]

I got a Wild Edge 8 step bag thinking the Primal steps would fit. They did not. They seem to be too wide and I can only get the zipper about 3/4 of the way up. I’m thinking of cutting slits in the side then sewing them up like button holes to give more room. Any other DIY suggestions before I go doing that?

 

[MWragg]

Mine fit in the bag, it is tight, sew a line or two beside the zipper for reinforcement put a pullstring on the zipper and try to hold the bottom of the bag. See If that helps. Will post pics later.

 

[MWragg]

Here finally got the pictures sized down. Hope it works.

 

[fbwguy]

Here finally got the pictures sized down. Hope it works.
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I like the deer fleece wrap!

 

[MWragg]

Thank you, I thought it turned out well. I was surprised they had that fleece at hobby lobby.

 

[Tr33_n1nj@]

Pull string did the trick, but man is it tight. I’m hoping I can leave it zipped and it will stretch just a little. Now I gotta find me some cool fleece...

 

[MWragg]

Yeah I believe it will stretch a little with it zipped up for a bit. Mine seems to be getting easier. I actually busted the stitching on one side the first or second time I got it fully zipped. That's why I say put another line or two beside the zipper. Also I will say I believe cutting the bottom of the bag helps a lot.

 

[ericabbott]

Sew a buckle at the top of the bag, and sew below the zipper about 3” from the bottom. Greatly expands the capacity. I get 5 stepps and a 4 step aider in a 5 step bag.

 

[Jeepers]

I made a tri-angular shaped bag with a loose flap on it. Cordura for the gusset and fleece front and back panels. Works well for my 4 steps, but getting them back in while hanging off a rope is a little clumsy. Doubles as a 3rd drop pouch once I'm all set.

 

[Tr33_n1nj@]

I made a tri-angular shaped bag with a loose flap on it. Cordura for the gusset and fleece front and back panels. Works well for my 4 steps, but getting them back in while hanging off a rope is a little clumsy. Doubles as a 3rd drop pouch once I'm all set.

Can you post a picture?

 

[Jeepers]

Like so

 

[Tr33_n1nj@]

Like so

Oh wow that’s neat. Thanks.

 

[GCTerpfan]

The bag will loosen up a bit. I carried 8 primals in a 10 step bag with no problems. I believe even the wild edge steps fit really snug in the bag and caused people to add pulls to the zipper and make other mods.

 

[Tr33_n1nj@]

Bag has definitely loosened up a little. Pulling 2 steps out to carry helps with weight and frustration factor of zipping it back up. 6 is all I really need at the moment. Then I add them back in while it sits between use to keep stretching. I feel it will be fine at this point.

 

[Blacksmith]

I finally gave up on the tight bag and added an inch to the back and two straps so they don't lean out away from me as I climb. Much better.