Hello,

rather than hijack a recent thread, I am interested in adding either a hip belt pocket or shoulder pocket - both detachable - to my pack. So....I am looking for who manufactures these pockets so I can do some research. Zpacks is one. Others that are recommended? And no, I do not sew.

Granite Gear makes both. Check them out at their web site:

http://www.granitegear.com/products/accessories/packpockets/index.html

The latest email to Gossamer Gear customers says that they will be coming out with removeable waist belt pockets for all their packs, and more pack pocket options later.

I don't think a specific time table was given but I had the sense that it won't be too long.

I think this is a great idea --- I like my new GG pack, but miss the waist pockets from my ULA pack. A removeable pocket (if not too heavy) allows you to alternate between using a part of precious waist-belt real estate either for general gear storage, or to add on-hip water haulage capacity depending on need.


Brian Lewis

I like the ones provided by Zpacks. I also like the ones made by Six Moon Designs -- and for those interested, it may be worthwhile to ask Ron Moak if he will sell those separately. To me, silnylon pockets provide all the functional advantages -- including high rain resistance -- with almost no added weight! For those who need a bit more to protect their cameras or GPS, it's a simple thing to line a silnylon pocket with a thin layer of bubble wrap.

Ben,

do you have to safety pin the pockets to your belt or shoulder strap? i.e. poke a hole in the belt or strap?