DIY Tank Utility Belt

[criminaldesign]

I've been wanting a 'pouch' for the left side of the tank to keep the camera so I can make an easy grab. An ammo pouch was purchased at the local surplus and I commenced to rigging up a garter belt for the tank to hang the pouch. With the find of a canvas bag in the garage, the garter belt evolved.

Pouch. Perfect as the straps had snaps for easy removal and mounting to the belt.

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Left side. Horizontal straps are for the ammo pouch. I sewn the straps on a piece of canvas which turned into a slim pocket when sewn onto the tank pad.

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Right side. From the canvas bag I lifted a side pocket which fit the tank perfectly.

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Snap was pocket to begin with. No reason to remove.

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Bottle fits perfectly in pocket which means adequate room for any quick stash that you don't want in your pockets

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Rear shot

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Top Shot

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Really happy how this came out. With the ammo pouch removable and a pocket on the right, this is a nice addition that will stay on tank.

[Anyname]

More ammo, how can you go wrong?

[CATHDEAC]

a strip of the "no skid" stuff for your kitchen drawers under each strap might minimize grindage on your paint.

I like your mod...

[bmdubyou]

I think Aerostitch sells tank panniers that look just like those (but you probably got off a lot cheaper)!

[crazydrummerdude]

Nice! I might have to copy this one of these days.

Did you rip the nail off your pointer-toe?

[criminaldesign]

haha, it does look a nail is missing. Just found out it's nearly impossible to point with too.

yeah this thing's been working out pretty well. The D rings could be just a tad wider but they do the job. One thing that surprised me is it stays pretty much in place. That non skid stuff may work for that. Take a snip and melt a couple spots on the straps maybe?