Oceanic Chute II BC, need help in adding a D ring or bungie loop in pocket

[FlaOutdoors]

I asked this question in the BC Equipment forum but the DIY area may be a better place to ask.

I have an Oceanic Chute II BC that has a pocket on each side but does not have a way of retaining items in the pocket and they can and have fallen out. I would like to add a D ring or bungie loop in each pocket. Any advice on how to accomplish this?

Thanks​

 

[fjpatrum]

The quick and easy way would be to burn two holes through the outside of the pocket using a wood burner/soldering iron and then run a piece of bungie through and make loop with a knot. Done and done. Not the most aesthetic solution, but certainly simple.

If you want something more aesthetic, you can sew a loop in using a hem stitch (invisible) on the inside of the pocket (make sure it's the outside wall of the pocket, though, not the bladder side of the pocket).

 

[fbk]

buy some 1" webbing and some 1" SS D rings, probably about $2 worth of materials. Take it to a shoe repair or somewhere that does heavy duty stitching and get them stitched in

D-Rings, Belt Slides, and Clamps - Dive Gear Express
Webbing - Dive Gear Express

 

[FlaOutdoors]

Thanks for the replies. I think I'll try the webbing idea first.

 

[FlaOutdoors]

Thought I would post a follow up. I added a 2 inch D ring in each pocket with 2 inch webbing. Had it sewn in by a local shoe repair shop.

 

[fjpatrum]

Looks good. Probably easier to use than a bungee loop is too.