Home > How To Intro Page > How To Attach Attaching Pouches or Cases to Belts (or unto other pouches using the Kinesis Twin-Buckle attachment method) The Kinesis system uses a unique TwinBuckle™ attachment system to connect components to the belt or piggy-back smaller pouches to larger cases. A metal "figure 8" (also called a "slider or butterfly") functions like a shirt button, attaching the pouches to a belt or piggy-back to other pouches. A pair of these buckles or figure 8s is sewn into every Kinesis belt pouch or case. This two-point system provides more stability than a single "behind the pouch" attachment method. Additionally, pouches from other manufacturers can be attached to a Kinesis belt or piggy-back to the outside of a long lens case with a B590 accessory strap. Note: This system works with all Kinesis belts, including those pouches sold with our prior to 2000 which used a cam buckle attachment system.
The back of a pouch showing the metal TwinBuckle or "figure 8 sliders." The metal sliders sewn to mil-spec 900-pound-test nylon webbing.	Also shown to the left are the "generic belt" loops sewn into nearly every Kinesis pouch. This is for attaching to your regular pants belt (when a Kinesis belt is not being worn). The slots are approximately 7cm (2.75") tall and will fit on other manufactures unpadded belts or minimally padded belts. Visit this link for more information on compatibilty of our system with other brands. Click on the above photo to see the the differences between single-, double- and triple-wide pouches and other belt features.
The Steps
	1. Empty the pouchers and remove the belt from your waist. Orient the belt so the Kinesis label is right-reading (the belt is curved and fits better this way).
	2. Line up one slider with a uniloop on the belt.
	3. Insert with the angled slider on the bottom and webbing on top through ONE of the uniloops. Keeping the webbing flat with no folds is essential. Be sure the slider completely pops out the other side.
	4. If your pouch is a double- or triple-wide you will need to skip a set or two of uniloops and then repeat the process for the other side of pouch. You may also find it easier to bow or bend the belt slightly to provide enough slack for attaching the second half of a pouch.