Admin pouch with paracord PALs and rigid inner flaps

We learn from failures more, than from successes. Recently I made an “admin” or possibles pouch, which supposed to be brilliant, but ended ahem barely capable.

My initial idea was to construct a narrow and thin pouch, fitting the upper staps on front of plate carrier, or any confined surface.

High-visible universal beavertail for AUX pack

For outdoor activities “beaver tail”, or transport panel, is sure a must-have accessory for outdoor packs. I decided to make completely removable beavertail with mesh bucket placed entirely on the tail, i.e. not connected to the main pack.

13.7 cm between bottom straps, to be connected either to 4 or 5 PALs cells.

Padded detachable straps for AUX pack – 2nd prototype

Development process in the evaluation phase indicated some iprovements to be done.

First, padding moved more close to pack.

Passport holder – tacticool version

Quickly made, fabric crumpled while sewing, but usable.

 

Waist/crossbody (medical) bag – detachable pack pocket

Made a simple bag in my favourite pattern (old gen A-TACS AU). Exited about that.

Can be attached to the pack as “Eagle A-III Pack Accessory Pouch” or any other, Magforce for example.

Can be worn around the waist (featured image) or cross-body (image below):

Utility (not tactical) apron – my approach

Disclaimer! Any Soviet, Communist and related symbols shown in my blog are ONLY for tribute to my native country and NOT for support any current leftist or socialist movement. Thanks for reading and undestanding this.

I’ve seen many “tactical”, grilling and work aprons. As usual, I was not satisfied with any one from them so decided to make own concept.

The problem was – I personally do not need any pesky aprons! The prototype is for another person, partially gift, partially testing. Luckily his preferences are known by me.

What’s the difference?

Padded detachable straps – AUX pack update

I am aware about opinion that only sew-in padded straps give real comfort and stability. To be honest, I like simple seatbelt straps very much and consider them comfortable. But just in case of, say, heavier than usual load, or anything else, full-scale straps are nice to have. Inspired with Vanquest Katara 16 (Javelin 18 also) design, I dared to develop my very own attachment, more sturdy and simple yet still convenient and versatile. And combining the advantages and drawbacks from both variants, he-he.

Dirt-cheap detachable chest rig

Compact chest rigs that integrate into the backpack’s straps are not new – D3CR+FlatPack from HSP (read – VOCR from EGL), Ventrapack from CivilianLab, to name a few. I’ve always wondered how pricey they are, noticing the small dimensions and overall amount of labor put into them.

Now, let’s make one for the price of pouches, set of Chinese-made rectangle carabiners and pair of soft snap-button PALs attachment clips.

Compact scalable all-round backpack – AUX pack

Several months I hesitated to make my dream pack for EDC and outdoor. But the time had come, and here is my very own concept – AUX pack.

Think about it as “military beavertail pack without beavertail” (Eagle Yote, Blackhawk Cyane). Tough, compact, able to be upgraded with beavertail and side pockets.

Chest-rig harness prototype UTC-L

Suitable for micro rigs and placards, this harness use 4-point attachment instead of 6-point.

So there are two straps. One from front left to rear right is short, another from front right to rear left is long.