simple mod for gt hip mount bag

[Jiminsandiego]

I use the black hip mount bag for my gt and the top of the box seems to tilt in toward my body making the knobs and switches awkward to get at (especially the power knob). Today I found a small bungee cord 11 inches long (while detecting). I hooked one end to the plastic part that the strap clips to and the same on the other side, then stretched it down under the box next to the cable connector. This makes the box ride higher on my hip and the box "hugs" my side in a much more upright and comfortable position. For me it was a big improvement and I just wanted to pass it on.
Cheers
Jim

 

[synthnut]

I have too much muscle in the way for a hip mount bag !! ( my wife calls it FAT. but what does she know ? ) ......I'm gonna make a harnass that allows me to chest mount an Aquabag like GDMax has .....I find that unless I put the hip mount bag towards the back , I'm either hitting it with my detector arm or my scoop arm .......I like your idea if you're not as muscular ( FAT ) as me .......Jim