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Attaching the MLD bottle pocket

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Steve Meier BPL Member
PostedAug 12, 2015 at 5:56 am

Ok, I am embarrassed to ask this because the answer has to be simple but I can't figure it out. I ordered the new MLD Core with a bottle pocket. The top has the clip to attach to the shoulder harness but the bottom doesn't. How is the bottom of the bottle pocket attached to the shoulder harness to keep it from moving around?

On a side note, I wish the inside of the Core had sewn in hang loops for the option of throwing in a hydration sleeve, like they have on their larger packs. But overall, a pretty neat little pack.

Matthew / BPL Moderator
PostedAug 12, 2015 at 6:20 am

My MLD bottle pocket has an elastic strap towards the bottom that goes around the shoulder strap of the backpack. I also loop the shockcord around the backpack farther up but now that I look at the photos on their site again I’m pretty sure that is not the intended technique.

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Stuart . BPL Member
PostedAug 12, 2015 at 7:07 am

I have the Zimmerbuilt bottle pocket, which has the z clip top and bottom, but no elastic to hold the pocket in place. Depending on the number and location of loops stitched into the shoulder strap, the Zimmerbuilt pockets may not stay flush with the straps. If they are loose, they sway around as you walk, which I find quite annoying. I'm starting to think Ron's design is superior.

Mike M BPL Member
PostedAug 12, 2015 at 6:40 pm

Steve- I undid the shoulder strap (little bit of a pain), slip the bottle pocket elastic over the strap and then used clip to attach to the webbing

Mike

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