Homemade gear sling... Thoughts?

I spend a few hours today making a gear sling and wanted to get some opinions from people who have used this type. I have only used single, over the shoulder slings. Everything fits pretty well for me but the actual slings feel a little low to me. I put in a small daisy on the shoulders with the top loop being bigger for quick clipping to the anchor. I hacked up a retired harness for the buckles but all the rest of the webbing is new. All thoughts or suggestions welcome, this is my first one so its definitely not gonna be perfect.
Sorry for the crappy cell pics

Cody

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Looks good. Load it up with a ton of gear and report back.

Craftsmanship looks nice but it looks a bit low to me.
My Trango double rack sits a few inches higher relatively (I'm 5'7").
I think you'll find tightening it up helps the functionality.

This is the second time you've inspired me to make my own gear! I saw your etrier post and went out, bought some webbing, and made my own too. I may do the same here... Nice job!

That is not something that I would use, but the craftsmanship looks great.

I think its great. Agree with a bit long but look like superb craftsmanship. What else have u made? I have a friend back in CO that made me a custom crag bag. Wish I had skills like u guys. Awesome job.

E

Check out the Yates version of this rig. It rides much higher than yours does.

Looks a little heavy and would not work while wearing a pack, I always climb with a pack on trad routes (unless it is a short route) which in that case I would not need all that gear.

Its more for aid than trad, however I wouldnt be opposed to using it for longer 6-8 pitch routes that I was doing in a day. I am going to shorten the shoulder straps so it sits higher on my body, it is riding a little low right now. I am also going to shorten the slings and maybe do two equal length slings like on the yates vs. one short and one long sling like the fish or misty mountain. It is pretty comfortable so far loaded with gear but I still havent had a chance to use it yet. I will post some pictures of the modified version. Hopefully I can get to it today.

Thanks for all the comments. I enjoy making this stuff, plus I only spend about $10 in materials for this so its way cheaper than buying one.

I think your gear loops would be better if you put
flexible plastic tubing on them before sewing them
to the harness. You can pick them up for cheap at Home Depot.

Nice craftsmanship!

I use an old A5 gear sling for aid and my favorite gear loop is the very highest under the armpits. It essentially would be just slightly below the strap that runs from front to back. On the A5 the gear sling is also adjustable with a simple water knot. On another note, although this might not be common, I clip infrequently needed items to the very back strap between my shoulders. Its a little hard to reach but is a good home from infrequently used pieces that add clutter otherwise. My 2 cents.

Keep it up and nice work.

Steve Williams wrote:I think your gear loops would be better if you put flexible plastic tubing on them before sewing them to the harness. You can pick them up for cheap at Home Depot.

OK, I took some advice and made a few changes.
1. shortened the shoulder straps 3in in the back so I still have adjustability in the front.
2. Made both side loops the same length and a bit shorter (similar to yates)
3. put heat shrink tubing on all four side loops
4. added a smaller loop in the back for stuff I dont use very much

Fits better when it is shorter and the loops seem easier to get a hold of.

Cody

Much props

Well done

Great job, Cody.
I'm sure you'll like taking your gear
off the loops with the covers.

That rig looks damn nice!