While there are many different belt attachment styles, some keep the pouches better retained than others. Leg straps are also fairly common, however, they may not end up being the neatest option. Drainage Tactical Tailor is tried and true. Just like its name suggests, it can do just about anything the military needs when it comes to turning textiles into hard-use military gear. Its dump pouch offering is no exception. While it might not have every feature, the ones it does have are stellar. Durability and easy drainage (via two drain ports at the bottom) are great to have when you’re roughing it. The shining star, however, is the elastic pull tab. You really don’t even have to open the pouch — you can just pull it open, do your thing, and let go. It’ll shut itself.

These knee pads come with double flexible straps and easy-to-release slip clips for a secure fit. These are also easy to clean; you can wash off dirt and grime with soap and water. Because they're made from fabric and foam, these knee pads aren't built for heavy-duty work. Moreover, there have been reports that they run somewhat small. Knee pads should fit snugly around your knees, as you want to keep them from sliding around. That said, you also don’t want your knee pads to feel so tight that they restrict your movement or blood flow. This is why you may see many knee pads that come with elastic straps that provide some give with a secure fit. Depending on what your project requires, you’ll generally want them to feel comfortable for both walking and kneeling. You may want to look for lateral rivet hinges for ease of movement.

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We designated the NoCry Professional Knee Pads for Work as our top choice because they offer comfort, durability, and motion range at a reasonable price point. These are built to last in the most trying conditions while providing top-notch support. They will serve you well for everything from gardening to flooring, so you can keep them around for a versatile range of work.

The last thing you want in any piece of kit is something that is going to flop around all flaccid-like. Having gear neat and retained is important. It’s the reason we tape up our loose straps in the military and tie everything down. Both of these concepts are important when it comes to dump pouches, and they both fall under retention. Let me explain. Note that these are bulky, weighing 2.6 pounds. While they offer excellent protection, they will add extra weight to your equipment kit. Some reports also indicate that the straps may not work for those with big legs, so personal modification may be necessary. As the name suggests, low-profile dump pouches take up a small amount of real estate but can still be a big help. Dump pouches like the Blue Force Gear and Kinetic Consulting pouches mentioned above fall into this category. They’re great for guys who might only need dump pouches once in a while or are budgeting their belt real estate. Although they can often hold quite a bit, if capacity is the name of the game in your search, you may want to look at medium-sized pouches. Medium-sizedCross surcingles should be fastened so you can fit a hand’s breadth between the surcingles and the horse’s body. This means that the straps are tight enough to prevent legs becoming caught should the horse lie down, but not so tight to cause discomfort.