Sneak Peek: workin' on a new design of Bahco Laplander pouch

Everybody likes sneak peeks. That's why I've decided to provide insights into my workshop. Lately, I've been working on a new design of my Bahco Laplander folding saw pouch. I've mentioned many times on other websites that Bahco Laplander is the best folding saw on the market. Fortunately Bahco doesn't make a factory pouch for this great lil fella. So, the chance is ours to create some very cool and handy pouch for it.

Here are some pics of my old and new design of Bahco Laplander folding saw pouch side by side. Click on 'em!

I increased the grab loop on the front to facilitate operating in gloves, made the flap cut in a steeper angle to guide your hand better and taken away the Velcro loop from the front to preserv the concealment effect of MC. Plus I've cut a longer stripe of elastic and folded its ends between the Cordura fabrics. Thus gives a neater finish to the pouch. Fraying wasn't a problem on the older design either, because I'm using hot knife to melt cuttings.

 

Also increased the loop on the back strap and the box stitch too, replaced D-ring with Tri-Ring which prevents sidewise sliding, taken out one of the PRYM snap fasteners and sewn a 5" long Velcro stripe onto the back, this offers a wider belt compatibility and reduces movement.When I assembled the PRYM fastener I put a double folded piece of Cordura fabric beneath, as a washer to prevent tearing.

 I decreased the folded part with a half inch. It's not too much, but helps to get your tool easier or slide it in faster. Yet, keeps the saw stable. Hidden all stitches which is possible and used industrial fabric glue on the two layers of Cordura. It makes the pouch smoother looking and increases durability.

Color-matched hardwares for PenCott patterns

Well, PenCott camo family is quite new on the market. So new that they don't have their own camo webbing, binding tape or Velcro yet. In addition there is no exact color match notification for solid color accessories either. Unlike the USMC standard (MARPAT camo pattern requires Foliage Green 504 or Coyote 498 hardwares) or US Army is pairing Tan 499 (new Coyote Tan) with their MultiCam camouflage now. Therefore I thought I give you a quick overview what's on the market so far and look swell.

Hyde Definition recommend their Greenzone pattern for temperate climate. There are couple of attempts already, but based on facts, this camo still the best with olive drab accessories:

This good idea of color match came from Whiskey Two-Four.

Badlands camo offers more good choices. It works well with Foliage Green 504, thanks for the greenish-bluish-greyish details in the pattern:

 

The uniform is made by an italian company, called S.O.D. Gear .

It also works well with Coyote Brown (Tan 498) hardwares and soft goods, because of the dark brown areas in the pattern. But, it might be too dark or too much for certain terrains and light conditions sometimes:

This great pack is a Predator BDU product.

The best choice, in my opinion, is the old Coyote Tan. Thanks for its greenish shade and being not too strong/dark color it just works great with Badlands. Whiskey Two-Four also recognised that potential in CT and came up with this well built Plate Carrier:

Here is a ref pic from my stock what shows you how efficiently old CT can blend in with Badlands and minimizes fracture in camouflage:

I have to mention here that Badlands does its job well not only in arid environment, but temperate climate as well. Especially as a transitional camouflage in autumn or early spring. Check the gallery out for ref pic from Kit Up! And then finally the Sandstorm from Hyde Definition.

Sandstrom clearly aims units which operate in desert environment. For such surrondings the best solid color options are Tan 499, Khaki Criminal or Sand. The first two color codes are the officially recommended solid colors for Multicam now. Here is a sample pic on Military Morons' website what presents the LAP from Grey Ghost Gear:

Hope this little guide helps to chose the best solid color accessories for your mission! Be safe guys and bless ya all!

PenCott Badlands Cordura fabric has arrived!

I've recieved a nice, long, rounded package via An Post today. It's came from Hyde Definition, thanks for Lawrence and Rachel. The well wrapped treasure is 60" wide, 5 yard long Cordura sheet in PenCott Badlands camo pattern. So, guys new color option is in stock now...You can find more pics in Gallery how cool PenCott camo is on the field.

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I like my new floor pattern ;)

Original...no doubt.