scout.trooper Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Hey, all. What do the scouts put inside the pouches? I don't mean "my car keys and wallet"... I mean does anyone put anything inside so the pouches hold their shape? I was thinking of putting together a rectangular bucket of some kind, padding on the inside so anything put inside doesn't make a 'clunk' noise everytime you squat down to take a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I use small boxes and a bit of foam to get the nearly full look and I have enough room inside for my wallet and phone. iPhone in pouch wallet in other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIPPY Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 go and buy a sheet of plastic "core flute". It's what sign people use and is light but durable, I bought some and made my boxes out of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Two sandwich boxes. Done and done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chex Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Foam. It gives you the shape without making it look too stiff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Agreed foam only, forget anything plastic. From my experience plastic just digs in when you bend over ect, foam with rounded edges but not overly packed tight is what I use 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I use foam also + there is still room for me to have my Aker in one of the pouches too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I use foam rectangles cut to fit the pouches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaEngine Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Same as Jim in mine. 1" thick cut to size. If I need room for wallet/keys/phone, I can take one out (two blocks in each pouch normally). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cucblack Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Foam is good. But looks too square. Plastics bags. Easy to find, in your house. And looks like Boba Fett pouches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scout.trooper Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Agreed foam only, forget anything plastic. From my experience plastic just digs in when you bend over ect, foam with rounded edges but not overly packed tight is what I use That's a good point. Didn't think about bending/interacting with people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I've made myself some foam boxes from craft foam. Just glue/duct tape them together and you're set. Nice and light while giving you enough space for an Aker amp and a snack or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIPPY Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Damn that's a great idea. I've only used the core flute for the pouches but you're saying maybe make them out of that foam yoga matting or something similar? I have found bending a problem. Always looking for improvements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobik96 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 50% off foam at JoAnn this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southscout Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Chair seat foam. It was exactly 2" thick so it fit perfectly. I have also cut out a hole in one which exactly fits an Aker amp together with the cables and connections, so it just slots in there. It doesn't muffle the sound much either. The cable is then slotted through a button hole in the back of the pouch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scout.trooper Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Damn that's a great idea. I've only used the core flute for the pouches but you're saying maybe make them out of that foam yoga matting or something similar? I have found bending a problem. Always looking for improvements. Decided that foam was the best way to go. Got a 16" x 16" x 2" semi-rigid foam block for $5. Measured out my pouches, drew a quick outline, then cut it out with an exacto knife. Worked perfectly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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