Dump pouch mounting locations

[justang1997]

So I have never ran a dump pouch. Always used cargo or butt pockets. Where should this go? Belt or lower vest? Side or front? I'm leaning toward front right of belt. But doing that means its a part of my 1st line gear and I don't know if it merits the place on the belt. I like it being in the front because I can see in it better. I could see using this for things other than mags too.
If it helps I am right handed and its a 5.11 roll up dump bag.

[Robert Paulson]

i am left handed on rifles and right handed on pistols. so remeber that i am messed up. I run my dump pouch on my belt over my right pocket where i usally keep my wallet. I figure the muscule memory of me going to my wallet helps me be fast getting mags into the dump bag. now i just use the dump bag for rifle mags my pistol mags go in my left front pocket where i keep my phone usally. Just mess around with it. Make sure it there is no chance of it being in the way when you draw your secondary or where i can get your primary hung up in it. or you could run it in front like a tactical loincloth. which 325mout would prefer.

[DDgunslinger]

I personally have mine mounted on both my Mayflower APCs.The dump pouch sits off my hip on my nonfiring side. The equipment that is needed to keep me in the fight comes first (I.E mags, knife and ect) and is located in my primary work space up front on my chest. My dump bag is on my non firing side because I will obviously be using my non firing hand for mag changes.

[son of liberty]

When I do run one I like to use a roll up type that gose on the molle on the outside of the mag pouch itself. It speeds me up some as im not going to one spot to dump and one spot to get a new mag, its just one fluid motion.

[ssracer]

I run my dump pouch on the back left (non firing side) of my plate carrier. I have also run it on a belt in the same location. It's easy to hit my back with the mag and just slide it down into the pouch.

[jackalo626]

I run my dump pouch on the back left (non firing side) of my plate carrier. I have also run it on a belt in the same location. It's easy to hit my back with the mag and just slide it down into the pouch.

I am no ninja but my location would be back left (non firing side) also since you are removing your mag with non firing hand it would be less movement and natural.

[justang1997]

I'm no ninja either but putting it on your back left would mean two trips to your side. Saying that because you would NOT pull a mag with ammo out of your gun and drop it before pulling a fresh mag and loading your gun. You would pull the fresh mag remove the empty and insert the fresh and then make a second trip to the left side to deposit the mag with ammo left in it.
This is assuming you aren't putting empties in the dump bag.

I'm trying out the front side because its closer to the gun and it is easier to find the opening.

[DDgunslinger]

I'm no ninja either but putting it on your back left would mean two trips to your side. Saying that because you would NOT pull a mag with ammo out of your gun and drop it before pulling a fresh mag and loading your gun. You would pull the fresh mag remove the empty and insert the fresh and then make a second trip to the left side to deposit the mag with ammo left in it.
This is assuming you aren't putting empties in the dump bag.

I'm trying out the front side because its closer to the gun and it is easier to find the opening.

To sum up this whole thread: The location in which an individual puts a piece of kit is all up to shooter's preference. Then go out and run it, that's the only way you're gonna find out if your kit is setup right for you. It has nothing to do with being a ninja, it's about knowing your equipment and having the ability to use it efficiently.

[dbh]

I'm no ninja either but putting it on your back left would mean two trips to your side. Saying that because you would NOT pull a mag with ammo out of your gun and drop it before pulling a fresh mag and loading your gun. You would pull the fresh mag remove the empty and insert the fresh and then make a second trip to the left side to deposit the mag with ammo left in it.
This is assuming you aren't putting empties in the dump bag.

I'm trying out the front side because its closer to the gun and it is easier to find the opening.

To sum up this whole thread: The location in which an individual puts a piece of kit is all up to shooter's preference. Then go out and run it, that's the only way you're gonna find out if your kit is setup right for you. It has nothing to do with being a ninja, it's about knowing your equipment and having the ability to use it efficiently.

This ^^^^^^

[jackalo626]

I'm no ninja either but putting it on your back left would mean two trips to your side. Saying that because you would NOT pull a mag with ammo out of your gun and drop it before pulling a fresh mag and loading your gun. You would pull the fresh mag remove the empty and insert the fresh and then make a second trip to the left side to deposit the mag with ammo left in it.
This is assuming you aren't putting empties in the dump bag.

I'm trying out the front side because its closer to the gun and it is easier to find the opening.

To sum up this whole thread: The location in which an individual puts a piece of kit is all up to shooter's preference. Then go out and run it, that's the only way you're gonna find out if your kit is setup right for you. It has nothing to do with being a ninja, it's about knowing your equipment and having the ability to use it efficiently.

I meant it in a tongue in cheek way of saying I am not the trained professional/assassin so my answer is just my thoughts and not a recommendation. I didn't want to give the notion my way was better than the guys who train all the time with them. As a matter of fact my new tactical tailor dump pouch arrived yesterday.

[justang1997]

Do ninjas even use dump pouches? I appreciate any discussion and input I can get from all view points.

[86 slo-vo]

I thought about one, trying to decide if it is really needed?

[dbh]

I thought about one, trying to decide if it is really needed?

You need to retain your magazines. Leave them laying for your enemy....or have them for the next fight ???

[justang1997]

I guess there are 2 schools of thought. I mainly hear that empty mags get dropped to the floor because if they ran empty while you are shooting you need to reload asap. The ones you swap when you have time between shooting you save for the ammo they contain.

[jackalo626]

Do ninjas even use dump pouches? I appreciate any discussion and input I can get from all view points.

Don't sound so silly, of course they do but they are so fast that you never see them.

[dbh]

I guess there are 2 schools of thought. I mainly hear that empty mags get dropped to the floor because if they ran empty while you are shooting you need to reload asap. The ones you swap when you have time between shooting you save for the ammo they contain.

If you are moving while shooting, you may never get back to where you dropped your mag(s) or when your chance to reload comes, you may be 1/4 mile (or 2 floors up) from where you dropped it.

[jackalo626]

On topic here is my new tactical tailor fight light dump pouch. Wind wouldn't stop blowing for pic with it open so it looks a bit blurry but you get the gist of it. Woots will be proud lol!

[justang1997]

Does it have a flap with a slit or is it wide open.

[justang1997]

I think its light enough to justify having. I just don't know if I want it on my vest or belt. Ill try both I suppose.

[dbh]

I think its light enough to justify having. I just don't know if I want it on my vest or belt. Ill try both I suppose.

I run mine on my belt. Most the time my AR mags are on a leg rig.

[jackalo626]

Does it have a flap with a slit or is it wide open.

It is open and has a draw string with the plastic cinch to enclose it if you needed things secure.

[etownguy]

I ran one on each side but they got in the way of the dual drop holsters, armored vest and tac. jacket. left almost no room to run the com radio.

other shooters at the range looked at me funny all day, they just don't know got to stay frosty







yes this post if full of sarcasm.