Orvis Sling Pack Clip Hail Mary

[hooker-of-men]

This is a long shot, but does anyone have an old retired Orvis sling from which they'd be willing to part with this clip assemblage:

For reference, it came off this older version:

Orvis doesn't have replacements. Would, of course, be happy to pay postage and whatever other compensation that's fitting. 🤞🤞

 

[Swattie87]

As a plan B, try sourcing a whole new buckle set, both male and female ends, even if aftermarket and not the original buckles from Orvis, and taking it in to a tailor to have them stitched on.

 

[PennKev]

You can find replacement clips at wal-mart, craft stores, Amazon, etc. I've replaced these sort of things on various packs, back packs etc . Over the years.

 

[PennKev]

....and taking it in to a tailor to have them stitched on.

Yeah, replacement is going to take a little bit if DIY. Nothing a needle and heavy thread can't take care of.

 

[Swattie87]

Yeah, replacement is going to take a little bit if DIY. Nothing a needle and heavy thread can't take care of.

Yeah, agree. If you like the pack enough to source the replacement parts, it’s probably worth the $20 or whatever to have the repair done professionally with professional stitching equipment.

 

[Skook]

Every outdoorsman needs a Speedy Stitcher sewing awl. At least that's what my dad said when he gifted one to me many years ago. Not sure I've ever used it, though.😀

Here is a link, and they are sold on Amazon.

Speedy Stitcher

 

[PennKev]

There are also no-sew options to fix this. I've used these also a couple time. They work fine if you don't need the connection to support an huge load.

No-Sew Buckle on Amazon

 

[Esoxbum]

This is a long shot, but does anyone have an old retired Orvis sling from which they'd be willing to part with this clip assemblage:

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For reference, it came off this older version:

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Orvis doesn't have replacements. Would, of course, be happy to pay postage and whatever other compensation that's fitting. 🤞🤞

If you can attach pics of what exactly it is you need/what the clip does I might have some buckles here from AR15 chest rig. Think they’re for 1” straps. Is it for snapping shoulder strap to the pack?

 

[Esoxbum]

Would these work? Looks like they would for as much as I can see in your picture

 

[Bamboozle]

I buy all of my webbing & hardware from Strapworks who offers a TON of options and great service.

A couple of things from someone who has made & repaired a bunch of bags, pouches, packs & straps in my life:

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You will have to replace both halves (male & female) of the buckle because the likelihood a new male will lock properly with the old female is small, (just as in life 😉).​

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It appears the male half that is broken is attached to a slider on the shoulder strap pad via a short loop of webbing. If you have a sewing machine, it is a piece of cake to use a seam ripper to open the existing stitching on that loop of webbing, add the new buckle half and restitch it closed.​

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I'm not sure what goes on with the female half, but I'd venture to guess it is similarly attached and just as easy to open the seam and restitch closed. If you don't have a sewing machine, take Swattie's advice and visit the local dry cleaner or tailor.​

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Another option is to contact the outdoor gear company REI who does pack & gear repairs.​

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A stitching awl will work too, but as someone who has used one of those a million times, It does a better job with heavy thread and wider stitches. I'd stick with DYI on your sewing machine or using a tailor.​

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Stay away from slip-on "no sew" options. They work OK on PALS webbing loops which are tight and flat, but I've had them slip off of the type of webbing loop you have on your broken buckle half.​

Good luck!

 

[FlyGuy9]

This exact thing has happened to 2 of my 3 Orvis packs I own, frustrating.

 

[6xAdams(Jones)]

Check out lanyards for duck calls. Some of those have squeeze/snap clips like those. There are also dog collars, security badge lanyards, your kids' old school backpacks... Those things are everywhere.

 

[gfenlikestolosepasswords]

Would these work? Looks like they would for as much as I can see in your picture

Those are the same clips as the original version of the sling back.

 

[Bamboozle]

Sort of related but if nothing else, a bit of advice...

Many moons-a-go I bought 4 really nice L.L. Bean padded gear bags with shoulder straps and similar buckles to stash different types of fishing gear for different types of fishing.

One half of one buckle broke on one bag, so I called L.L. Bean who offered to replace the entire bag with something newer, but different...

Since I really liked the bag, I just asked for a replacement buckle and I told them I'd replace it myself. I also asked and volunteered to pay for some EXTRA buckles for any future repairs which they sent along at no charge.

Like I said earlier, there are a zillion different plastic side release buckles out there and they all positively do NOT all mate with each other so if one half breaks, you will most likely have to replace both halves. In the case of my L.L. Bean gear bags, I am set if I have to replace either half of a broken buckle going forward.

Moral of story; it might not be a bad idea if you buy a new bag, pack, etc. to secure some buckles for any future repairs from the manufacturer while they are available...

 

[Esoxbum]

I buy all of my webbing & hardware from Strapworks who offers a TON of options and great service.

A couple of things from someone who has made & repaired a bunch of bags, pouches, packs & straps in my life:

​

You will have to replace both halves (male & female) of the buckle because the likelihood a new male will lock properly with the old female is small, (just as in life 😉).​

​

It appears the male half that is broken is attached to a slider on the shoulder strap pad via a short loop of webbing. If you have a sewing machine, it is a piece of cake to use a seam ripper to open the existing stitching on that loop of webbing, add the new buckle half and restitch it closed.​

​

I'm not sure what goes on with the female half, but I'd venture to guess it is similarly attached and just as easy to open the seam and restitch closed. If you don't have a sewing machine, take Swattie's advice and visit the local dry cleaner or tailor.​

​

Another option is to contact the outdoor gear company REI who does pack & gear repairs.​

​

A stitching awl will work too, but as someone who has used one of those a million times, It does a better job with heavy thread and wider stitches. I'd stick with DYI on your sewing machine or using a tailor.​

​

Stay away from slip-on "no sew" options. They work OK on PALS webbing loops which are tight and flat, but I've had them slip off of the type of webbing loop you have on your broken buckle half.​

Good luck!

Or you could use the pals buckles and have them stitched

 

[Esoxbum]

Or you could use the pals buckles and have them stitched

Pretty sure if they’re good enough for military to use in combat they’ll be ok on a fishing pack🤔

 

[Bamboozle]

Or you could use the pals buckles and have them stitched

If buckles like these...

Don't have a 2nd opening WITHOUT a slot like adjustable buckles do, putting the webbing through the opening & sewing is only an improvement IF the stitching is right against the plastic part with the slot so the webbing can't budge.

In most cases, regular sewing machines with a presser foot aren't suited to stitching so close, and as a result, it probably would NOT be immune to slipping off.

PALS webbing is completely different animal, but most cops & military folks I know use T-bar or snap bar options for PALS webbing attachment on their tactical gear versus slip on buckles.

BTW - That male buckle will NOT mate with the female side of the broken buckle on the OP's sling pack.

Speaking of T-Bars & snab bars: if the channel width on the PALS webbing on the sling pack shoulder strap is the standard 1.5", a T-Bar or one of the other Bartact Repair Buckles could be used in leiu of the Orvis slider/buckle abobination here:

 

[PennKev]

This is not rocket surgery. Op could have went to Walmart, bought a new set of buckles, thread, and a needle then fixed the pack in the time it takes to read this thread.

 

[wildtrout2]

This is not rocket surgery. Op could have went to Walmart, bought a new set of buckles, thread, and a needle then fixed the pack in the time it takes to read this thread.

Or, brain surgery. 😉

 

[Cougarbaby]

They look like the same clips as on my wading belts ,I have an extra 1 or 2 if you want it's yours