Here's version 2.0. This one uses one and a half 3 bar sliders. This one seems equally as strong but appears to release a little easier because of the offset being a little more between the two pieces.
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I just made my new backcountry belt. Two 3 bar sliders, some mil spec webbing, a few stitches, and voila!! (I'm hanging from it at 190 pounds)
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I used 18 oz hypalon for the cones and 35 oz for the strips. I used one grommet in each reinforcement. I made an "X" out of the 35 oz hypalon strips and then installed the grommet through both pieces. I then cut out 18 oz hypalon circles and cut a slit so they could be formed into the cone...
Thanks Pods!! Here's the link for the hypalon. The call it something different but that's what it is. Very reasonably priced too. Just FYI, I get my Hylander 500D here too. Very high quality stuff!
Whiskey Two Four Trelleborg HANK fabric per square foot
I picked up a 3L Camelbak Mil Spec Antidote water reservoir for $16 through an army surplus store on eBay. It's super light weight, strong and had great reviews.
I've been on a bit of a DIY rampage lately so I thought I'd build a carrier for it. I used hypalon material for the reinforcements...
No template was used, just the basic dimensions Live2hunt posted a couple years ago. Triple check measurements, use a long straight edge and a Sharpie to mark it, and cut it out.
Kratos puffy and Sawyer sqeeze kit.
Now I fold the top of the cargo panel over and fasten these buckles. This shortens the panel for a tighter fit against the frame. I don't have it pictured but my water bladder is in between the CP and the frame. During the hike in it would be between the...
We made it to camp. Time to break it down and go hunt. The lid unsnaps. Note the movable female buckles in the CP just above the medium pocket. They will come into play shortly (I ended up relocating their positions a little).
Top buckles and two straps unhook completely freeing the camp bag...