The problem with finding a piece of gear you like is that, invariably, when you want more of it you discover that it was discontinued by the manufacturer. Case in point: I have a couple of the Blackhawk 3-Day Accessory Pouches that I use for keeping all of my cold-weather gear in one place in my bag. It’s been an amazingly handy way to store things…when spring comes, I simply remove the pouch from my bag and replace it in the fall. Everything kept neat, in one place, and safe.
Now I discover that Blackhawk discontinued the damn things. So, time to find an alternative. If you look at the illustration of the Blackhawk product you see it is a long zippered pouch with a couple compression/attachment straps going around it. Pretty simple. Those straps let me mount the pouch on the exterior of a pack, which was kinda handy. What I’m looking for is a replacement that has about the same functionality. Don’t suggest some sort of camping compression stuff sack…they aren’t nearly as rugged as this thing.
Some quick hunting online shows some vendors offering it, but virtually all of them list it as discontinued or out of stock. My first thought was to check with Maxpedition, but they don’t make anything like it. Nor does SpecOps. Closest thing I’ve found is this from Kifaru. But, honestly, while I love their gear I really would like to spend a bit less.
Anyone have anything to recommend? Preferably with a link?
http://www.tacticaltailor.com/pouches/medic/i-v-kit-bag
Would this work?
That looks pretty good.
The MOLLE “sustainment pouches” are top loading but seem to be of similar size and should be pretty inexpensive.
Mmmm…close. I’d prefer side-loading and that there be some better methods of attachment, but for the price this might be worth checking out.
Something along this line? I haven’t bought any of these yet, but everything I have bought of theirs is stout.
http://www.tacticaltailor.com/packs_bags/bags/compression-stuff-sack
This page’s link includes the “My Bag”. I have bought Rhino’s gear, specifically that model, and it’s locally made and of high quality.
http://www.rhinoproducts.com/law_enforcement.htm
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/251158716019-1.html
Would this suit? It has the attachment options covered.
Too small.
have you checked eagle industries? i have two of what looks like exact matches.
This one will solve all of your needs:
http://www.battlemug.com/
http://www.mysteryranch.com/military/military-pack-accessories/nice-load-cell
it has internal straps, fyi.
Hmm..this looks nice and I like the price points. I have an old Dana Design pack and it’s been a great bag.
I’ve been using these long pouches on the side of my Med. ALICE pack for a while now. They have ALICE attachments, but you could probably rig up something with some nylon straps/paracord fairly easy.
http://shop.vtarmynavy.com/alice-pack-add-a-pouch-p4945.aspx
Hey, those are pretty cool. I might have to try those.
Zero, I don’t know why I didn’t think of it earlier as it is part of the same kit but the new MOLLE II “waist pack” may be a good cheap option. Side loading with a beefy zipper. It has 2 straps that go around it to compress the thing and attaches via MOLLE.
http://compare.ebay.com/like/370572228477?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&_lwgsi=y&cbt=y
Late to the party but I like CountyComm for those strange items…
http://www.countycomm.com/hydrant.html
http://www.countycomm.com/satcom.html
http://www.countycomm.com/satcomsmall.html
One of those might be of interest…
I got 2 of those pouches i dont really use them,
you want ‘em?
You bet. What can I trade ya for ‘em?
keep writing the blog!
Tell you what…send ‘em to me at PO Box 1893 Missoula MT 59806 and send along an address that you can receive mail at. I’ll see if there’s a couple extra goodies laying around the bunker that’ll fit in a box.