Anyone use this pouch? and will it work?

[Conor]

Hi all, am looking at getting a detachable thigh pocket to use with drysuit and wetsuit. Ideally it would be able to take a small reel, buddy SMBC and torch.

Does anyone use one of these (Beaver Tool Pouch TPC)? If so will it be big enough?

Cheers

Conor

[Fiona]

Conor

I don't think it wouldn't be big enough for all that. I have one very similar thought it was a Bowstone one but it is actually a Hydrotech.

I can get Buddy DSMB and a small torch in but not a reel. I clip the reel to the D ring on my weight belt.

[David Burke]

i have used the dive rite leg pouch this will fit in a small reel + small dsmb
safe diving
dave burke

[Woz]

Have had a play with one of the cargo pouches (CPC) and....

The pocket itself is quite large but the strap that goes round your thigh is only big enough for skinnies- if you are a bit of a pie hog like me then it won't go round your thigh.

If you want one then I can get a TPC for a tenner or a CPC for 12.50 (plus a bit of carriage but not alot)

[Wacker]

Hi

I saw the very same pouch at my local dive shop on saturday, it is a reasonable size.
I recon it should do the job and has a mesh at the botom to alow drainage,
the webing at the top will thread over a belt or waste strap and is seperated from the pouch by fastex clip.
looks good for the price.
hope this helps
wack

[Dr Stevil]

I've got the Bowstone version of that one, I modified it to make it into a no-sag style pocket which fits onto the waistband of my wing, holds plenty of stuff for my liking

[MATTBIN]

I wouldnt say I was a Pie but found the leg strap somewhat restrictive, if slackened off the pocket flapped about. Then I lost it during an SI cos I took it off as it was uncomfortable, it had my spare autodump, slate and snips.
So I have had to buy them again, like Fiona I have my reel/smb clipped to my waist band as is my torch (one on each side).
The pocket was not a good investment for me.

Matt

[Dr Stevil]

hmm.. yeah, that was why I put mine on my waistband as it was a bit of a pain as a leg pocket

[JAG]

Hi Conor,

I got a couple of thigh pouches very similar to this with my drysuit. I thought they would be great. I found that they wasn't. I found them to be uncomfortable, maybe I just didn't give them a chance. Opted for the CD Pouches on the cambands in the end.

All the best,

Ian

[Woz]

I would also have a look at the Narked at Sixty stuff- they are made by Mr Bowstone as they are from the same part of the world. Nice quality, too. And I can get hold of that as well. Blimey. I sound like a market trader. Or drug dealer. What was that? An eighth of O2 as well? Certainly, sir.