Huntndogs 114 Posted December 24, 2018 I had previously picked up a KLIM Nac Pak backpack to ride with and when I got a radio set, I found a great place to carry the radio. The Nac Pak has a semi rigid goggle case on the top and inside is a cloth pouch. This was a perfect spot for the radio, but needs a spot for the antennae to exit. I purchased al brass tarp grommet kit and used the punch to make a hole in the goggle case and pounded in a grommet. The wires go through the hydration pouch via a small slit I made inside and then down the left shoulder strap. The hydration tube exits the right side. Worked like a charm the few times I have used it. Just thought I would share... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted December 24, 2018 Nice. My preference is to wear my radio of the front of my Klim Arsenal vest. That way I have access to the controls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amgems 79 Posted December 24, 2018 That is a nice, clean set up. Not as nice as yours, but works pretty good. I have one of these: https://www.amazon.com/MSC-20B-Tranceiver-Holster-MOTORAL-Baofeng/dp/B01A7ZU8WC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1545613495&sr=8-3&keywords=msc-20b A million ways to mount it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 102 Posted December 24, 2018 Yup very clean in klim pack, i have same as jims after seeing his. I dont see a reason to have access to it since u will mostly just leave on and on one station all day with a ptt on bike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalMule 106 Posted December 24, 2018 I'm planning to purchase a Klim Nac Pack and I really like the idea to use the google pouch for the radio with a grommet hole for the antenna. Thanks for sharing your idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntndogs 114 Posted December 24, 2018 16 hours ago, SoCalMule said: I'm planning to purchase a Klim Nac Pack and I really like the idea to use the google pouch for the radio with a grommet hole for the antenna. Thanks for sharing your idea! Welcome, your a bit away but if your in town (Santee area) you can take and use the grommet kit if you want to do this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalMule 106 Posted December 24, 2018 23 minutes ago, Huntndogs said: Welcome, your a bit away but if your in town (Santee area) you can take and use the grommet kit if you want to do this. I was wondering whether or not to ask you about that. Thank you very much! I will PM you when I get the pack. One other thing, I'm using the large battery on my rugged radio, I think I have to turn it sideways in the goggle pouch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted December 24, 2018 1 minute ago, SoCalMule said: I was wondering whether or not to ask you about that. Thank you very much! I will PM you when I get the pack. One other thing, I'm using the large battery on my rugged radio, I think I have to turn it sideways in the goggle pouch? Remember- vhf needs to be vertically polarized..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntndogs 114 Posted December 24, 2018 16 minutes ago, SoCalMule said: I was wondering whether or not to ask you about that. Thank you very much! I will PM you when I get the pack. One other thing, I'm using the large battery on my rugged radio, I think I have to turn it sideways in the goggle pouch? Ya, extended battery may not fit. The short ones are cheap on Amazon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalMule 106 Posted December 24, 2018 43 minutes ago, paulmbowers said: Remember- vhf needs to be vertically polarized..... Ok, thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
royboyz 36 Posted December 25, 2018 3 hours ago, paulmbowers said: Remember- vhf needs to be vertically polarized... Does all that just mean to mount upright? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted December 25, 2018 4 minutes ago, royboyz said: Does all that just mean to mount upright? No- it means the antenna must be vertical. 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted December 25, 2018 On 12/23/2018 at 7:37 PM, Bp619 said: Yup very clean in klim pack, i have same as jims after seeing his. I dont see a reason to have access to it since u will mostly just leave on and on one station all day with a ptt on bike. Agreed. But I want easy access to volume control. I keep my volume low for a few specific reasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites