tb9910 Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 How are fellow Sandtroopers attaching the shoulder ammo pouch? I am having trouble trying to find the best, the most secure, and of course comfortable method. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamatrooper Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 After two years of having it from my suspenders, and the shoulder straps....I finally went like the movie suits and attached it to the backpack strap. It seems to work the best over all, but when bending down to talk to a kid or something I find the pouch swinging out and sometimes off the shoulder when i stand back up. I think i'm going to put a swatch of velcro on the bell and pouch to keep it on the shoulder bell more ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Here's my solution. Works perfect. One elastic strap around the arm, the other around my neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Good idea, I originally had mine by one strap to my shoulder, but it would always slide around, so now it's attached to my armor "shoulder strap". I think I'll give this one a try. Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motman241 Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 I originally tried to have mine attach via the backpack's straps, too (like in the movie), but it was very unruly, and kep sliding all over the place. So, I now just use a small loop of nylon strap, with a snap. I'm sure one of those "cord keeper"-types of Velcro things would work great, too. The loop goes around the pouch's loop, then around the shoulder strap of the chest armor. Backpack or not, mine is always right on my shoulder, always in the same place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb9910 Posted February 12, 2005 Author Share Posted February 12, 2005 Great ideas. The strap trick is definately one I never thought of. Thanks, Brothers............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5374 Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 I have mine going through the straps of my pack... Let me explain... The strap of my pack travel through the RING also, thus it holds the pouch close. Also, I have used rivets to secure the BOTTOM strap of the pack to the pouch. Then, as I hook the rest of the pouch/strap on, the RING threads through and holds it close as it snaps in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD257 Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 I used those plastic cable tie-up things...I can't remember what their actual name is right now. I drilled two holes in the back of the leather pouch, threaded the cable tie through...a mild pain in the ****, then attached it to the shoulder strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abntroop Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 yep, mines clipped to my shoulder strap via an extra nylon strap. sounds like pretty much the same system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD257 Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 After some testing and re-working, I found that the ammo pouch I have is too heavy to hang off the shoulder strap. It would pull one side of the chest piece down too far and I'd look lopsided. I hung the pouch off the backpack strap now and am waiting for an event to see how it fares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4242 Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 abntroop, I love your new avitar. Looks like "if the tick were a trooper this is what he would look like" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motman241 Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 After some testing and re-working, I found that the ammo pouch I have is too heavy to hang off the shoulder strap. It would pull one side of the chest piece down too far and I'd look lopsided. Uuuhhhh... that doesn't sound right. Cement blocks do NOT make good ammo pouches. Seriously, though, your chest pieces shouldn't shift around like that, and your ammo pouch shouldn't be all that heavy. Your chest piece and back piece should rest firmly and squarely on your shoulders. What kind of pouch do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abntroop Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 thanks bud! LOL! the tick! man I havent seen the tick in friggin forever. did you ever see the live action tick show? with batmanuel? it rocked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD257 Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Cement blocks do NOT make good ammo pouches. That would explain the outrageous shipping charges. I got the pouch off Ebay from a guy who did a limited run and made them out of heavy duty saddle leather. It looks good, but does have some weight to it. It's probably a lot heavier than the MarStar pouches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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