belt pouch

[Shotgun232]

I am in need of a basic belt pouch and I would like to make a traditional one. Does anyone have any pictures of ones that they have made? I am wondering about the flap closure system, as I have only used snaps before.

Also what size are they generally?

I have a lot of leather to use, brain tan deer, or 4-5, 6-7, 9-10 and 11-12 oz veg. tan leather that I use to make sheaths and what not.
Thanks,
Mike

 

[crockett]

What do you mean by belt pouch?

 

[LaBonte]

The Lemual Lyman belt pouch form the mid-1700's is one type that can be documented - lots of info available: https://www.google.com/search?sour...n+pouch&gs_l=hp....0.0.0.4393959...........0.

Period closures (dependent on period) can be buckles, buttons - both buttonholed and loop style, and the so-called Sam Brown stud types....

period pouches generally speaking were in the 3/4 oz or 4/5 oz range rather than heavier (always exceptions to the rule...)

 

[BrownBear]

...and the so-called Sam Brown stud types....

Good to know that. From a user standpoint rather than reenactor, I find the studs the handiest and most effective.

 

[Claude Mathis]

What do you mean by belt pouch?

I'm guessing he means, "a small bag or receptacle, typically attached to a belt". :wink:

 

[SpottedBull]

What do you mean by belt pouch?

I'm guessing he means, "a small bag or receptacle, typically attached to a belt". :wink:

hehehe...that's funny! :rotf:

 

[necchi]

Here's some; http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/279921/
http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/279989/
http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/280005/
That last one I did and wasn't sure if it would work out well on the belt and set it up to move into a shoulder pouch if needed.
But It's pretty darn handy, I'll leave it as a belt bag.

 

[BrownBear]

That last one I did and wasn't sure if it would work out well on the belt and set it up to move into a shoulder pouch if needed.
But It's pretty darn handy, I'll leave it as a belt bag.

That's funny to me! No pics, but I made up one with "switch" features, but went the other way with it in the field. It's been a shoulder bag for years now. I think the deciding factor here is the rain. Just hard to get at a belt pouch under rain gear.

 

[necchi]

Oh gosh, I wouldn't use my belt bag in the field, at least anything more than a `vous woods walk.

I use a mix of gear when hunting, that includes modern stuff

 

[George]

Here's one I made of alum-tanned deerskin which has served me well for a wide variety of uses:





Here's one un use in England in about 1725:



Spence

 

[crockett]

Did these belt pouches hold the same accoutrements, etc as those with a shoulder strap or were they smaller and for just a few items. I know nothing about them. Were they very common? Thanks.

 

[BrownBear]

...smaller and for just a few items.

Dunno about all bags, but a whole lot that I've researched are quite small compared to those you see folks carrying today. Or could be that it's the small ones that work best for me, that's what I'm bothering to look into. In any case, there's really no size difference between my belt bags and shoulder bags. Just different means of carry.

Mebbe someone has done an Excel spread sheet on dimensions and could give you a range and average.

 

[Capt. Jas.]

Belt pouches seem as common historically as shoulder purses IMO. Ditto on smaller. Excepting the Germanic leather suitcases with game bags attached, most of the other bags were small shot bags and not meant to carry the kitchen sink.

 

[Shotgun232]

just a small pouch that I can attach to my belt.
that has a flap closure.

 

[Shotgun232]

I understand, yet I just need something for quick access while hunting, as I have a fully stocked backpack.

 

[Shotgun232]

I like that last one, so where can I get the brass button or how do I make one?

I don't really know what they look like.

Thanks,
Mike

 

[BrownBear]

I've found a handy measure for me on how big is big enough or too small. Maybe it will help you.

I want my bag just big enough that I can get my balled up fist out of it without it hanging up. I want to be able to reach inside and grab something without my hand hanging up. That's plenty big for a small array of shooting supplies.

Hard to put a zact number on the dimensions, because it will depend whether or not the bag has a gusset. Without the gusset the bag has to be quite a bit bigger to accommodate a fist. Then there's the individual question of fist size.

 

[Shotgun232]

thanks for that bit of advice, I will use it as I am just starting to cut the leather now.
thanks,
Mike

 

[BrownBear]

Have a ball.

Betcha can't make just one!!!!! :thumbsup:

 

[Rifleman1776]

Here's one un use in England in about 1725:

They sure had big rabbits back then. :shocked2: