When I was a kid, I prowled the boonies wearing a WWII era GI pistol belt, canteen, and  
first aid pouch.  Many years later, before I went to a hydration pack, I did basically the same, with some newer equipment.  Canteen pouch with ALICE clips (less flopping around than the old wires), and a  
new version first aid kit.  I pretty much gutted the kit and inserted my own stuff, turning it into a combo FAK and PSK.  With the ALICE clips you can wear one on pretty much any belt, if you like belt stuff...