Wanted some suggestions on a good kind of hip pack to use for a surival type kit (EDC with FAK)? I was looking for something that I can maybe clip on my belt (or has a belt loop) and is an enclosed bag (i.e. zipper opening). Worst case would be a normal hip pack that wraps around your waist like a belt, but since I already wear belts, I wanted to have just the bag part.

My overall goal was to have several small items on my belt (a SAK, a small EDC, mini-Mag, etc.) that I can wear without having to fill up my pockets. Any thoughts?

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Metolius makes a hip-type bag that is designed to attach to a climber's harness - it should adapt to a simple belt just fine. I have only seen these in catalogs, and I have not used one, but they would be something I would consider for your application. Available from Shoreline Mountaineering (I think1).

check out the sidekick from Eagle Creek. has belt loops, waist belt, sholder straps and a fair bit of room. - a little pricey tho. If you look at one carefully at a store you might be able to make one similar for quite a bit less.

BH

One of my favorites is a belt pouch that attaches directly to the belt. It is made by Uncle Mike as a belt pouch for concealed carry of a handgun. It comes in several sizes. The list price struck me as a little extravagant, but I've always been able to find them at 1/2 to 1/4 of MSRP by bargain hunting.

Regards,

John

I use a Spec-Op On-Board Dry-Cell Organizer for a pocket first aid kit. It fits comfortably in the cargo pocket of my BDU's. In one of my emergency kits I keep my fire starting supplies. It comes with two heavy duty waterproof bags. It can be worn on an ordinary belt with its belt loops, or it can be clipped onto a belt with ALICE clips or flex ties. Hope that helps you out.

Check these guys out. http://www.newsungear.com/home.html. Its not the easiest site to navigate, you have to look at both the Products Section and the Online Store, but they have some interesting stuff. Under Waist Packs in the Products Section there is a thing called the D.I.Y. It's a pocket that slides onto a belt. I can't vouch for their quality, but I was going to take a chance on them.
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