HWT Pack Build - SheaJeff

[SheaJeff[TK]]

Close ups would be great. Thanks.

[SheaJeff[TK]]

For my waist pouches I superglued two tape measure clips on each end and they hang nicely. My chest one hangs from my pauldron. The angle wouldn't ride right on my backpack strap. Pushing my chest plate to the side. Plus after 4-5 hrs I can lose pack and still have all the pouches.

Something like this? Springfield Leather Company Black Large Belt Clip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DV19JE8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_McQGxbKVKTWVR

 

It would be great, but the clip would probably scratch the armor.

[magni[TK]]

Under the belt? Not seen,right. But you could use the soft side of some industrial Velcro on clip face.

 

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[allan1313[TK]]

So here is what I did, uses the nylon to create a loop, close it with snaps, then added Velcro on the back of the belt and the strap to keep it from moving. As you see it took me 2 times to get proper placement of the snap so it looked right.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[SheaJeff[TK]]

Allan,

Great solution. Thanks for the pictures.

How did you do the bag to the pauldron? Pictures?

[allan1313[TK]]

I put it on the shoulder strap of my pack. Just slid it on. Nothing fancy haha

 

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[SheaJeff[TK]]

For my waist pouches I superglued two tape measure clips on each end and they hang nicely. My chest one hangs from my pauldron. The angle wouldn't ride right on my backpack strap. Pushing my chest plate to the side. Plus after 4-5 hrs I can lose pack and still have all the pouches.

Could you post a couple of pictures please.

I like the flexibility your solutions would offer.

[magni[TK]]

 

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[magni[TK]]

 

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[SheaJeff[TK]]

 

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Is that square of Velcro the only thing holding it onto the pauldron? Or is it lopped somewhere in case the Velcro pulls away?

[magni[TK]]

The Velcro is covering the top rivit from scratching my chest plate. The other rivit is to the right in photo

 

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[SheaJeff[TK]]

Ah. Got it.

I'm looking at it on the phone and didn't catch that part.

Nice solution!

[Yiyo[501st]]

So here is what I did, uses the nylon to create a loop, close it with snaps, then added Velcro on the back of the belt and the strap to keep it from moving. As you see it took me 2 times to get proper placement of the snap so it looked right.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How did you get the velcro to stick on the belt?

 

 

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[allan1313[TK]]

Its got adhesive on the back. Just stuck it on. If it ever starts to come off I will just use some e6000 to stick it back on.

 

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[SheaJeff[TK]]

Allan,

What size webbing is that?

I was looking at mine this morning and due to the angle of the loops on the pouch, it looks like the pouch will be slightly angled. Looks like this is what's happening to yours in the picture, correct?

[allan1313[TK]]

Its pretty straight. Look at the fist picture I posted. You can always adjust how it sits with the Velcro. The webbing is 1.5" wide.

 

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[sylverbard[TK]]

Its got adhesive on the back. Just stuck it on. If it ever starts to come off I will just use some e6000 to stick it back on.

 

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Sew it. Adhesive hates heat. Even the fire extinguisher adhesive velcro. Or use snaps.

[SheaJeff[TK]]

I want to buy my wife a new sewing machine so that she can sew the industrial strength velcro to elastic, but I know I'LL end up doing the sewing!

[SheaJeff[TK]]

Just a quick question.

My AM 2.0 kit came with 2 belts as shown.

Which one is correct for HWT and ANH TK?

 

Edited July 16, 2016 by SheaJeff

[SheaJeff[TK]]

And which button covers are correct?

 

[allan1313[TK]]

I think they are pretty much they same and can be used for either. The one just has the button recess. But I think either can by used interchangeably.

 

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[magni[TK]]

I'd use the one you have the button on. With the button that's sitting correctly on it.

[SheaJeff[TK]]

I think they are pretty much they same and can be used for either. The one just has the button recess. But I think either can by used interchangeably.

 

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UKswrath is saying that it should be the one without the recessed area and that I need to take the "larger" squares and put them on the flat belt with the dimples.

Perhaps I'll use that belt for the TK (with the holster and drop boxes attached) and buy another canvas belt and use the indented belt with the smaller squares for HWT if it doesn't matter. That way I don't have to worry about drop boxes and the pouch when I switch between the two.

The CRL for HWT and TK aren't specific with enough detail.

 

What do you guys think?

[magni[TK]]

I'd go with what Tony says.

[allan1313[TK]]

I went with a 2nd belt set up for my HWT so I didn't have to worry about that stuff.

 

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