Minimal Skinth for Charge TTI and Zebralight SC52W?

[aussieman]

Hi Guys,

Looking for the smallest possible Skinth to fit the following:

• Leatherman Charge TTI - no need for bit kits/extenders
• Zebralight AA battery SC52W - 1 inch wide at max

Must have - Belt clip
Prefer - Button snaps

Wondering how much wriggle room there is in the M or L Shield side pockets?
Looking at the specs, the fatness of the AA Zebralight might be a problem - but if it can cannibalise a bit of width from the main compartment I might be good - especially as I want a snug fit on the Charge - don't want it flopping around.

The other option is maybe the M Shield, and clip the Zebralight outside it using a side pocket, but that might risk losing the thing.

Spartan OGII is velcro, and a bit taller than needed, but still not wide enough on side pockets - 75″ wide.

The Skinth OG looks customisable for snaps, but still not fat enough side pockets if I read it right.

Advice welcome. (Other than to just buy every Skinth made and play )

[bmot]

The side pockets of the shields are really made for nothing bigger than AAA flashlights, my Fenix E01 fits the side pocket of my M shield alright, but not very roomy, certainly not if there's a tool in the main pocket. Also remember the Charge is quite a thick tool, secretly, so that'll take up quite some room as well.


You could just tell yourself it´s good enough to clip it to your sheath, though, leaving the light itsself outside the pouch. I used to carry my 1xAA lights like that before I got a Skinth.

[aussieman]

Thanks for that info.

Dammit, I love my Zebralight.

I might have to stitch my own custom pouch to the side. But it would be butchery compared to the stitching of the Skinth.

Need to think this over...

[bmot]

Yepp...


Actually, the SC52 will barely fit in the Skinth OG, even. The head really is a bit fat

[Gareth]

I'd talk to Eric directly, he's a very accommodating guy.  Given each sheath is made by hand he's always been able to make personal tweaks in the past.  Can't hurt to ask anyway.

[aussieman]

Thanks for that....

I found this last night
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,49019.0.html



Looks like an elastic side pouch  - could be just what I want - was this a hack or a factory mod?

[Metropolicity]

Thanks for that....

I found this last night
http://forum.multitool.or...ex.php/topic,49019.0.html

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Looks like an elastic side pouch  - could be just what I want - was this a hack or a factory mod?

factory mod, but I always err on the side of not having elastic webbing since it has a shelf and use life.


What I have on in the past is make a fixed webbing loop for lights. Best to have the EXACTLY dimeter of the shaft where the clip hits so it can be fitted correctly.

[aussieman]

Thanks mate,

I have ordered a M and L Shield, I think I will mod them myself if needed - rethinking which flashlight for EDC, so no point mucking around yet.