Made a few minor modifications to my glove harness before our upcoming trip to Kittilä.
I prefer a bit of stretch in my harness because it stops the straps hanging down too much and snagging in stuff, so the final few inches are made from 3mm bungee elastic.
I originally made a simple cotton tape version with a sewn in strap across the chest which worked well but I've never much likes the idea of a strap around my neck that could not be released quickly in an emergency. This is now my spare for packing.
I made a leather one with a nylon clip buckle in the middle a couple of years ago but while it worked well enough the buckle looked really tacky and life is too short for ugly kit in my opinion.
So, the latest modification was to swap out the buckle with a new strap, fastened with a Sam Browne stud. Much nicer and just as functional.
While I was at it I changed the small carabiner clips that attached it to the gloves or mittens for a couple of even smaller flag clips, again reducing the snag factor.
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