Clips VS Molle/Hook & Loop Attachments

[Gareth]

Gotta say that I've never been a fan of clips on belt sheaths, I much prefer a lower profile than they give. 

[Metropolicity]

Gotta say that I've never been a fan of clips on belt sheaths, I much prefer a lower profile than they give.

It really depends on what kind of clip it is. Any injection moulded one is of course going to be bigger to maintain it's integrity (esp those rotating ones), but most metal clips I use are pretty low profile.

[Gareth]

Gotta say that I've never been a fan of clips on belt sheaths, I much prefer a lower profile than they give.

It really depends on what kind of clip it is. Any injection moulded one is of course going to be bigger to maintain it's integrity (esp those rotating ones), but most metal clips I use are pretty low profile.

that's a fair point, I was indeed thinking of the injection moulded type.  So; clip or strap, just so long as it holds the pouch tight to my side.

[Mercury]

Gotta say that I've never been a fan of clips on belt sheaths, I much prefer a lower profile than they give.

It really depends on what kind of clip it is. Any injection moulded one is of course going to be bigger to maintain it's integrity (esp those rotating ones), but most metal clips I use are pretty low profile.

that's a fair point, I was indeed thinking of the injection moulded type.  So; clip or strap, just so long as it holds the pouch tight to my side.

Yep, if it hangs off loosely it tends to pull more and get caught on everything.  Quite annoying!

[Gareth]

Gotta say that I've never been a fan of clips on belt sheaths, I much prefer a lower profile than they give.

It really depends on what kind of clip it is. Any injection moulded one is of course going to be bigger to maintain it's integrity (esp those rotating ones), but most metal clips I use are pretty low profile.

that's a fair point, I was indeed thinking of the injection moulded type.  So; clip or strap, just so long as it holds the pouch tight to my side.

Yep, if it hangs off loosely it tends to pull more and get caught on everything.  Quite annoying!

That's certainly part of it, also I prefer a pouch that sits neatly under a jacket or top.  Too bulky a clip and I find it very distracting as I'm constantly aware of it. 

[Mercury]

Gotta say that I've never been a fan of clips on belt sheaths, I much prefer a lower profile than they give.

It really depends on what kind of clip it is. Any injection moulded one is of course going to be bigger to maintain it's integrity (esp those rotating ones), but most metal clips I use are pretty low profile.

that's a fair point, I was indeed thinking of the injection moulded type.  So; clip or strap, just so long as it holds the pouch tight to my side.

Yep, if it hangs off loosely it tends to pull more and get caught on everything.  Quite annoying!

That's certainly part of it, also I prefer a pouch that sits neatly under a jacket or top.  Too bulky a clip and I find it very distracting as I'm constantly aware of it.

I'm having that problem with my TTi right now.  The sheath that comes with it and holds the bits is just a bit thick for me.  I stretched one of the newer Wave sheaths(that hold just the tool, no bits) out to fit the TTi and it works great.  Very slim profile and it's held tight to my belt.  Problem is now I have to carry the bits in a separate sheath because I love having them.  Quite a quandary.

[Gareth]

Another bit of feedback I'd like to offer, if I may.  I personally like the idea of having a MT and 2xAA torch (flashlight) in the same pouch, but all to often that style of pouch is designed around accommodating the good old Mini-Maglite.  Now I don't actually dislike the Maglite but it is now getting to be very 'old hat' compared to most LED lights, and one thing that is pretty much guaranteed is that a modern 'tactical' LED light is much thicker in the body compared to the Maglite.  The problem is then, of course, that the modern LED light simply won't fit in a slot designed for a Mini-Maglite.

[Heinz Doofenshmirtz]

I prefer molle mounting straps.  I like to be able to use a pocket/pouch in either horizontal or vertical ortientations, and I often change pockets/pouches from bag to belt and must have versatility to be able to do so. 

[Gryffin]

A clip is convenient, but other than closed, locking clips like the Tec-Loc, I've never a clip to be secure enough. Maybe it's because I'm a clumsy oaf, but I tend to knock things off my belt unless they;'re on there REAL good.

For closures, I hate hate HATE velcro. The tearing sound on opening makes my teeth hurt. I prefer a nice, secure snap or two, or even better a SRB on a short strap, to allow for adjustment.

[sardauker]

the clip used for the above mentioned pock-its is the best clip I've ever met, after the metal Alice clip used by some armies, like Italian one, until the last decade.