Pack Hardware Question

[LostArra]

Does anyone know if Paradox packs have similar webbing hardware ( specifically pack to frame buckles) to Kifaru or Exo packs?
I know Exo and Kifaru are not the same.
Thanks

 

[Kevin_t]

We have an item we call Bachelor Buckles . They are standard on the new Divide 4500. They can also be used on any 3/4 webbing. I've been using them for several months and really like them, although I prefer them in some areas (the Divide 4500 is an excellent use for them IMO)
https://store.seekoutside.com/bachelor-buckles-set-of-4/

 

[TxTrapper]

Kevin do the bachelor buckles hold under hvy load? The metal g hooks seemed to slip. Really glad to see these buckles if they hold well. Any chance of a 1" in the future?
Thanks.....

 

[Kevin_t]

Kevin do the bachelor buckles hold under hvy load? The metal g hooks seemed to slip. Really glad to see these buckles if they hold well. Any chance of a 1" in the future?
Thanks.....

They hold well. I used them on two wilderness elk pack outs in a day with no slippage issues ( yes that sucked ) . We don't use any one inch other than on the suspension so I would say unlikely from us , plus G hooks are readily available in 1 inch .

 

[DaveC]

The bachelor buckles do not slip, which is awesome as even the wave g-hooks do. If you're trying to mate 3/4" webbing to 1" connection points you can make a DIY K connector by sewing 3/4" plastic buckles to 1" g-hooks. G-hooks are heavy, unfortunately.