Large EDC Pouch making

[Jors]

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I have been carrying this pouch now for just over two weeks, with both large Leatherman tools and all the other stuff as shown in the photographs.
I am very satisfied with the pouch.
It is not too heave or uncomfortable at all.
The belt clip did not bend yet, in spite of heavy pulling on it when I remove the whole pouch from my belt or pants (It is made of electroplated spring steel).
When I do a job where I will need several of the bit kit bits I like to take off the pouch and work from it.
I use my flashlight the most on a camping trip as I have done the previous week.
There is still space for more stuff should I need to add something temporarily or for good.

Pros:
Size and design (my own requirements)
Strength
Neat
Can be removed from belt.
I have all my tools with me.
Can do my own alterations or change the design should the need arises.
Belt clip can accommodate wide belts.
Contents secure with side release clip.

Con:
Time consuming to make
May be too heavy or too big for other people.
Design not suitable for other people's requirement.

[Cyclone82]

Well done

[enki_ck]

Great work, very nice pouch and really inspiring. I have to try to do something like that for my needs. Really great write up. The thing that I saw in your EDC that I find you could improve is the pen. The plastic pen to be exact. Have you heard of Zebra telescopic pens? They are just the size of the one you have but they expand to a full sized one. Here's a pic next to a Wenger SI like you have and a full size Parker Vector.

2-pack

3-pack

[Gareth]

I have the same Zebra pen, nice bit of kit IMO.

[Jors]

I agree. The plastic pen is a piece of junk. It works for now. As soon as I get the opportunity I will get a short tactical pen or maybe I will turn one.

[Jors]

Since I have made it, I have changed the design a little bit:
-the pouch is 5mm thicker
-the pouch is now 10mm narrower (I now carry only the Surge and not the ST300 as well)
-the elastick sleeve at the iside back is nou duplicated to the inside front as well - in the back sleeve is my bit kit cards (both) and in the front one is my wooden saw, 2 metal saw blades & a home made drill as well as the long default screw driver bit of a MUT.
-I have replaced the belt clip with a loop as the clip damaged my leather belt.
This setup is a little heavy, but I have everything with me for edc2. I will never go back to anything else. The guys at work now know who to ask for help daily.
I have evaluated the pouch for a few moths now and still I am satisfied and delighted with it. I have received a few requests to make it for others but I have turned it down. Too much work. It is however exactly the fulfillments of my need and I would honestly recommend it to everybody.

During the past three months I haf two hernia operations and for a period of two weeks I did not carry the setup as I was mostly in bed or lying on the coach watching movies or on the pc. I felt naked. I am so used to carrying the pouch.

I never once regretted the design. I am still using the setup after the chabges now for just over two months and this is my final design. I will however consider changing the design if I should ever upgrade my sewing machine to a cylinder bed design that can stitch thicker layers of material. The overall design will be the same but I will sew the inside pouch sleeves then in one go together with the side sleeves.

I may one day try for a molle design but currently I do not have the need for it.

Someone once commented on my design and said he would prefer the cutout on the one side so that he can carry a two cell AA flashlight. It can work, but I carry the one cell AA P5 Led Lenzer and currently I can not loose the flashlight. The flashlight is rather expensive for its size but worth it. It perfectly compliments my edc setup for edc2.

[Gareth]

Any chance of some pictures of the changes?  I'll admit that I can barely sew on a button, so the chances of me ever trying something so ambitious are nil, but I do love the fact you did it and did such great guide.

[Jors]

See my follow-up post under the heading:

My EDC Pounch for Everyday Carry Capability (EDC2)