Suggestions for bag flap closure?

Harry Marinakis · Aug 19, 2024

I have a belt pouch with a deer pelt (with the tail) as the front flap. The fur is about 1-inch thick.

I could leave the flap without a way to secure it closed, but I'm really interested in being able to secure the flap down.

How would you do it?

Omahkapi'si · Aug 19, 2024

Antler button?

Harry Marinakis · Aug 19, 2024

Omahkapi'si said:
Antler button?

I can make those easy. But I'm wondering how a button would work with the inch-long deer fur.

Omahkapi'si · Aug 19, 2024

Or can just hang a weight. Mine is just flap hanging. Antler tip for weight.

Grenadier1758 · Aug 19, 2024

A button on the front of the pouch and a button loop sewn under the tail. The stitching would be hidden by the fur.

longcruise · Aug 21, 2024

I agree on the added weight.

Polecat_Tom · Aug 21, 2024

Here is what I did on some tipi bags.

Antelope Pete · Aug 21, 2024

Depending on how you hunt if you do hunt, but not having a closure on the flap is a quick way to loose your stuff when you do any crawling in open country.

Bearkiller · Aug 22, 2024

I went with the antler button. It would be better if we could see a photo of your bag. Here's my naked bag

tenngun · Aug 22, 2024

A flat cut off antler button seems to be a twentieth century thing. An antler toggle would be more authentic for the time and a loose toggle would fit in easier
Do you have space below the flap, a tie might work well

Larry (Omaha) · Aug 22, 2024

Harry Marinakis said:
I have a belt pouch with a deer pelt (with the tail) as the front flap. The fur is about 1-inch thick.

I could leave the flap without a way to secure it closed, but I'm really interested in being able to secure the flap down.

How would you do it?

Piece of sheet lead, sewn or glued on the inside. This will stiffen it more like a door also. Works well on mine.
Larry

Daryl Crawford · Aug 22, 2024

Pewter button that attaches to a loop under the tail. It would be unseen but secure the pouch.

Redmoon · Aug 23, 2024

I could make you a forged T shaped deal that would work.

Harry Marinakis · Aug 23, 2024

Omahkapi'si said:
Or can just hang a weight. Antler tip for weight.

Thanks for all the suggestions!
This is what I've done - hang an antler tip for weight.

Loyalist Dave · Aug 23, 2024

Omahkapi'si said:
Or can just hang a weight. Mine is just flap hanging. Antler tip for weight.

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Yeah I was going to suggest a weight, and if the antler piece isn't heavy enough for you OR your isn't large enough to have the needed weight, drill out the center and pour in a little lead to up the weight.

(Good lookin' photo too)

LD

oldwood · Aug 23, 2024

I sewed a PC of deer antler on the outside of the pouch flap , then a loop of leather thong under the bottom of the pouch out of the way , when not slipped over the deer antler to hold the pouch flap securely down. Keep it simple.

Rebel bull · Aug 23, 2024

on my sons bag I sewed a bear paw with claws it stays closed just fine

Harry Marinakis · Aug 23, 2024

oldwood said:
I sewed a PC of deer antler on the outside of the pouch flap , then a loop of leather thong under the bottom of the pouch out of the way , when not slipped over the deer antler to hold the pouch flap securely down. Keep it simple.

That's an even better idea!

reddogge · Aug 28, 2024

An antler button has always worked and has been secure for the past 45 years, PC or not.

CyrusP · Sep 9, 2024

A thought. The lead weight can be lead balls and therefore always available if needed. Create an inner pouch sewn inside the flap.

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