| MOLLE Chest Rig | ||
| I liked wearing the AK Chestrig, so I decided to make a more modern version.
What I want is 4 pouches to fit 140 size/Q-loader pods AND 100 size pods, a tank pouch, a tool pouch, and a chest-plate type map pouch that buckles into the front straps and will hold map, radio, pen, ect. So, here's a rough sketch of what I plan:
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Chest Rig ~ Pod Pouches ~ Tank Pouch ~ Admin/Map Case |
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Chest Rig | ||
| This is actually a stop-gap. I haven't found the right buckles so I grabbed 6 1-1/2" buckles and black webbing just to put something together to basically test. It's not the neatest work I've done, but it should give me an idea of size, shape, and position. The final version will incorporate what I learn from wearing this one along with a set of padded shoulder straps from a set of ALICE suspenders. | ||
waiting for buckles. |
Buckles and straps attached. |
Beginning to stich down the PALS. |
All the PALs sewn down. |
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| TOP Pod Pouchs | ||
Mock-up of the pod-pouch with a Q-Loader pod inserted. Pattern and cut Cordura underneath. |
Same mock-up with 100 size pod inserted. Q-Loader pod for comparison. |
I used an old M16 pouch as a basis for the pattern and construction. |
Bottom folded and sewn, with snaps mounted before the back is sewn up. |
The back with PALS before being sewn up. |
Loop strip up front face of pouch. |
Webbing backers for snaps. |
Snaps and grommets in place. |
Completed pouch with Q-Loader pod inside. |
Completed pouch with 100 round pod inside next to Q-Loader pod. |
Pouch mounted on chest-rig. |
Sewing the sides of the pouches. |
Chestrig with 4 pouches installed. Radio pouch from Special-Ops. |
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| TOP Tank Pouch | ||
The tank pouch pattern with a 20oz tank and paper mock-up for sizing. |
Cordura cut and marks for PALS, straps, snaps, and grommet. |
Searing the edges to prevent fraying. |
Webbing, snaps, grommet. |
All the parts with the mock-up. |
Snaps and grommet installed. |
Held together with clamps before sewing. |
Held together with clamps before sewing. |
Laid out on the chestrig. |
Sewn together showing MOLLE attachments on back. |
Tie-down straps and cinch-strap. The cinch replaced the middle PALS strap and goes all-the-way around the pouch. |
showing the bottom. |
Tie-downs sewn to pouch back. |
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| TOP Map/Admin Case | ||
Mapcase concept drawing |
The parts for the map/admin case. The front and back will have a sheet of plastic to give it a little stiffening. That plastic came from a set of 6 Christmas placemats I found for $1 at the fabric store. |
Laying out the PALS on the front. |
Back of case showing MOLLE attachments. |
Mounted on the chestrig, showing the inside pocket and elastic loops. |
Mounted on the chestrig, showing the back. |
Front of the case with zipper attached. |
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May 23,2008 | ||
