kmart890 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Hey everyone, another Red Kap modification question. I searched, but couldn't find something that addresses this. I'm working on modifying the Red Kap flight suit, and have successfully removed the front, back and leg pocket (just need to sew this one closed). I've reached the hip pockets and I'm not sure how to handle these. These are the pockets I am talking about: Can they just be sewn closed by following the stitches there? Should I remove the inside pocket? I appreciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 As long as they are hidden when you gear up, you're good to go. I actually use mine for keys, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmart890 Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 As long as they are hidden when you gear up, you're good to go. I actually use mine for keys, etc. Oh, cool. Do you recommend sewing the larger hole closed at least? If I can leave the other pocket open, that'd be great. I'm sure it'll come in use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexous Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I don't believe any of this should be visible while suited up, so it's honestly personal preference... I only removed front/back pockets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunk Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Sew the open slash pockets closed. The regular hip pockets can be left open to hold keys, cash, phone... ect. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblivian Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 So the right throughs close, and the normals open? Or round the other way not sure what you call slash heh Sent from my XT1092 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayelbe Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 So the right throughs close, and the normals open? Or round the other way not sure what you call slash heh Sent from my XT1092 using Tapatalk That's what they're saying. I, of course, sewed it all shut, which I thought was required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmart890 Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 Thanks for the replies everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stasz Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 It's not that it's required to sew them shut, but that they're not visible. The belt does a good job of snugging it all up and the redkap doesn't have a white "pouch" inside the pocket like some slacks may have. It's all black, so it's barely noticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indylead Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Glad I read this as I've just upgraded to the red kap and after the first troop with no pockets wondered what I was going to do with my keys (pouches are removable and whilst fairly firmly attached with two press studs, having my phone, house and bike keys in there made me nervous!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblivian Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Glad I read this as I've just upgraded to the red kap and after the first troop with no pockets wondered what I was going to do with my keys (pouches are removable and whilst fairly firmly attached with two press studs, having my phone, house and bike keys in there made me nervous!). I took a leaf out of a local TKs book.. One of my TD ends is removable but quite secure pens ala keys can hide in em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indylead Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 One of my TD ends is removable but quite secure I like the sound of that, Oblivian - any more info/photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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