Looking for an external "pouch"?

[HikerAmiga]

At my AMC hiking/camping workshop last Tuesday, an instructor showed us several stuff sacks we can use for (color coding) items in our packs. One handy item seemed to be a small, external pouch attachable to the hip belt where one can store gorp or other snacks. I've looked around online and at stores and other than fanny packs, I can't seem to find this "snack" pouch? I realize that continual refueling (eating) is very important while hiking especially in the winter where frequent stops are inadvisable so this pouch would be so handy!!

Does anyone know where I can buy one?

Thanks!

 

[Kevin Rooney]

Dana used to make a 'pouch' called a Wet Rib which attached to the shoulder strap of your pack. Since the company has been sold and changed its product line, I'm not sure if it's still available, but it's the best handy 'pouch' I've ever seen. It has a zipper on one side of the pouch and a pocket for carrying a 1/2 liter bottle of drink/GORP/whatever.

(Edit Just did a Google search, and apparently it's still available at outfitters like this. They used to make a left and right, if that makes a difference to you.

 

[marty]

I have this one. Works pretty good, as long as you remember to zip up the zipper. If not, your stuff could fall out! Belt Pouch

Although this works quite well, I generally prefer a small fanny pack with multiple compartments. It is just a bit easier to organize you small stuff.

Regards,
Marty

 

[Tim Seaver]

Amphipods!

Check out amphipod.com.
Their rapid access pouches are perfect for slipping onto your waistbelt, and are big enough for a few energy bars. I use a safety pin to keep them from moving around.

 

[kmac]

dana design wet-rib

I purchased one for myself and a friend and we really like them
Still looks like they are available at Moosejaw online, here's the website.
http://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/pr..._id=10060&pf_id=PAAAAAHEJGOIDLAA&ad_id=Booyah

If that doesn't work out Granite Gear has something similiar, though it seems a bit smaller.
http://www.granitegear.com/products/accessories/beltpocket/index.html

kmac

 

[MadRiver]

I bought several small stuff sacks at EMS. One small and one medium. I sewed a piece of webbing to each pouch so that I can clip the pouch to my pack with a carabiner. That way, I can reach inside the pouch without having to stop or remove my pack. I find that I eat more than if my snacks were inside my pack. I use the small one in the summer and the medium one in the winter.

 

[Mohamed Ellozy]

I use a "belly-pack", which of course is a fanny pack worn with the pack in front. Gorp, map, compass, batteries, map, camera, Swiss army knife etc, plus a bit of room for things like light mittens.

 

[DougPaul]

JanSport makes a pocket which velcros onto a pack strap. http://www.rei.com/online/store/Search?storeId=8000&vcat=REI_SEARCH&query=jansport+pocket&x=0&y=0 I use one for carrying a GPS on the front of my shoulder.

Places like REI and EMS carry a bunch of small pockets. Many of them have so many dividers and so much padding that they are very heavy and have little useable space. Simple undivided (ie light and efficient) pockets seem to be out of fashion these days...

Doug

 

[likeitsteep]

here's one on sale at sierra trading post. it's the bellows pocket by lowe alpine. it's great. i have four of them. they're inexpensive and versatile. i use them specifically for food. you can even put them on your sternum strap. use the 10% - 20% off coupons they often advertise, and you can get them for around $4.00.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/eu...=mode+matchallany&track=true&sid=10F6DB972F8C

 

[Raymond]

Hunt through the bargain bins at outdoor equipment stores. That's where I've found a couple little bags I use for my camera.

 

[Maddy]

Now don't laugh....but this works great.
It is intended for dog treats or ball but....it works great for gorp, etc.
It's cheap, durable, clips on belt and is a perfect lightweight size.

http://www.buyoutwardhound.com/kj-00578.html

You can find them at certain dog stores but call first because not all carry them.

 

[sugahjohn]

I've been using
backpack hipbelt pockets by Granite Gear, and purchased them at EMS. They supposedly should fit on any hipbelt that has a tensioning strap that attaches to the pack, and they come in left and right versions, sold separately.

John

 

[Jay H]

Outdoor Research (aka OR) makes various cube sized pouches in different colors. If they have a webbing loop on the back, you can see if you can slide your hipbelt in them or perhaps your sternum strap which is typically thinner.

Also, some people just hang a small nalgene-like container from their belt or 'biner...

Jay

 

[HikerAmiga]

Wow! Amazing Feedback!!

Wow, you guys are great with all this feedback and suggestions including product links! Now I am sort of back where I started as I now have so many options!!

This is a great forum with very helpful members indeed!!

(For my purposes, I am inclined to get the smallest & lightest of pouches for the least amount of burden on my waist).

Thanks again!

 

[Tom Rankin]

Or, you can just get pants that have huge pockets! The ones I have now are big enough to carry a 32 oz Nalgene bottle in the top pockets, and lots of food in the bottom pockets, to say nothing of the back pockets, which I never use, because I would end up sitting on something!

 

[SLB]

whatever you do, don't forget your pouch