Some of us have seen "On the Scout"s belt kit video... maybe it was posted in the scout rifle thread?...
Anyway, it gave me the idea of an "out back" belt kit. Something to wear when I'm messing around out back shoving brush around, cutting trees, brush hogging, shooting... no bush crafting or fire building. But rather some items that could be useful that I don't otherwise carry.
Here's what I came up with. Which of course is subject to change.
Currently I have a Ruger Security-Six in the holster. The first handgun I purchased after turning 21 and used to be my father's.
A HD knife made by I think @kcardwel .
A water bottle and cup. I never carry water out back, but I have the setup and it seemed like a good place to put it. It might come in handy, if only to rinse off my hands.
And a pouch I bought from a vendor here... Swedish I think. It holds about half a bandana, a quick clot thing with a strap built into it, a tin with: bandaides, one of those Victorniox Swiss cards with the tweezers and whatnot, a little pry tool with a couple screwdriver ends, and a small tin with five rounds of 357 in case I need to top off the gun.
The gear seems fairly light and well balanced. And like the video, there is room for a heavier coat under it as it is to be worn over your clothing and not under it.
I can easily swap out things, like a machete for the knife. Or add another pouch with brew kit in it if I feel like spending some time out back just sitting. Add a hatchet... I plan on tying a couple pieces of paracord on the belt to keep the holster from sliding around when I take it off and put it back on. Everything else stays put.
I haven't seen what other firearms fit the holster yet, but nothing bigger than the 4" 357. That fits perfectly. And it seemed like a good all around choice for anything I might encounter. I just blindly ordered it off Fleabay based on some Glocks it was said to fit. A blem, so only fifty bucks. I had tried to get a hold of Triple K, because I had a question about measuring the belt, too, but they do not appear keen on answering questions. Which is why I had to punch another hole in the belt. The information I got from Midway USA's Q&A was apparently incorrect. Plenty of room to grow, lol.
I had tried a single ring belt, the kind you tie a knot in to hold it in place, but that could not support the weight. I'll leave that sitting with my oil skin watch coat. It's perfect for that.
Anyone else wear a belt kit for chores around your place?
Anyway, it gave me the idea of an "out back" belt kit. Something to wear when I'm messing around out back shoving brush around, cutting trees, brush hogging, shooting... no bush crafting or fire building. But rather some items that could be useful that I don't otherwise carry.
Here's what I came up with. Which of course is subject to change.
Currently I have a Ruger Security-Six in the holster. The first handgun I purchased after turning 21 and used to be my father's.
A HD knife made by I think @kcardwel .
A water bottle and cup. I never carry water out back, but I have the setup and it seemed like a good place to put it. It might come in handy, if only to rinse off my hands.
And a pouch I bought from a vendor here... Swedish I think. It holds about half a bandana, a quick clot thing with a strap built into it, a tin with: bandaides, one of those Victorniox Swiss cards with the tweezers and whatnot, a little pry tool with a couple screwdriver ends, and a small tin with five rounds of 357 in case I need to top off the gun.
The gear seems fairly light and well balanced. And like the video, there is room for a heavier coat under it as it is to be worn over your clothing and not under it.
I can easily swap out things, like a machete for the knife. Or add another pouch with brew kit in it if I feel like spending some time out back just sitting. Add a hatchet... I plan on tying a couple pieces of paracord on the belt to keep the holster from sliding around when I take it off and put it back on. Everything else stays put.
I haven't seen what other firearms fit the holster yet, but nothing bigger than the 4" 357. That fits perfectly. And it seemed like a good all around choice for anything I might encounter. I just blindly ordered it off Fleabay based on some Glocks it was said to fit. A blem, so only fifty bucks. I had tried to get a hold of Triple K, because I had a question about measuring the belt, too, but they do not appear keen on answering questions. Which is why I had to punch another hole in the belt. The information I got from Midway USA's Q&A was apparently incorrect. Plenty of room to grow, lol.
I had tried a single ring belt, the kind you tie a knot in to hold it in place, but that could not support the weight. I'll leave that sitting with my oil skin watch coat. It's perfect for that.
Anyone else wear a belt kit for chores around your place?
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