Patent Publication Number: US-11033095-B1

Title: Adjustable pouch

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1) Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates to adjustable pouches, and more particularly, to an adjustable pouch made primarily of nonrigid material with a retention system that is adapted to releasably secure a variety of items for quick access. 
     2) Description of Related Art 
     Adjustable pouches are often used as tactical gear for holding items such as magazines, radios, handcuffs, tourniquets and the like, which are typically used to provide quick access to items while attempting to securely hold the items. The adjustable pouches in the prior art typically use an elastic binding cord to interconnect front and rear portions of a pouch. While this provides adjustability and conformability, depending on the pouch material, the elastic binding cord extending along the sides between the front and rear portions allows for too much flex and causes items to flop around in the pouch, which can lead to the items falling out. 
     Additionally, the top opening of the pouch is often not adapted to quickly inserting an item. As such, items can get hung-up on the edges of the opening when being inserted. Also, some pouch designs allow for gaps along the sidewalls, which allow items to catch on the binding cord when being inserted or removed. 
     Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a pouch that eliminates the flop associated with elastic binding cords while having a retention system that is adjustable to releasably secure items for quick access. 
     It is a further object of the present invention to provide and adjustable pouch adapted for rapidly inserting items and removing items. 
     It is a further object of the present invention to provide and adjustable pouch that is scalable up or down to fit a wide variety of items. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The above objectives are accomplished according to the present invention by providing an adjustable pouch comprising a nonrigid inner sheet folded in a generally U-shaped arrangement defining an inner front section connected to an inner rear section by an inner bottom portion, and defining an open top portion between the inner front section and the inner rear section; wherein the inner front section includes a front outer surface and a front inner surface opposite the front outer surface; and wherein the inner rear section includes a rear inner surface spaced apart from and facing the front inner surface, and a rear outer surface opposite the rear inner surface; a nonrigid outer sheet having a complementary shape to the inner sheet and folded in a generally U-shaped arrangement defining an outer front section connected to an outer rear section by an outer bottom portion; wherein the outer front section includes a front exterior surface and a front interior surface opposite the front exterior surface; and wherein the outer rear section includes a rear exterior surface, and a rear interior surface opposite the rear exterior surface; the outer sheet is disposed on the inner sheet so that the front interior surface of the outer sheet is disposed adjacent the front outer surface of the inner sheet, and the rear interior surface of the outer sheet is disposed adjacent the rear outer surface of the inner sheet; a plurality of strap receiving channels extending horizontally between the rear outer surface of the inner sheet and the rear interior surface of the outer sheet, wherein the strap receiving channels are defined by stitching lines extending at least partially across the outer rear section and bonding the outer sheet to the inner sheet; a plurality of non-elastic nonrigid straps extending horizontally outward from a perimeter edge of the outer front section of the outer sheet, wherein the plurality of straps include at least two straps extending from a first perimeter edge of the outer sheet and at least two straps extending from a second perimeter edge of the outer sheet opposite the first perimeter edge, and wherein the plurality of straps are received into the strap receiving channels from opposing perimeter edges of the outer rear section and the inner rear section; a strap loop defined by a looped distal end portion on each of the straps; a vertical cord channel extending perpendicularly through the plurality of strap receiving channels along a generally central portion between the rear outer surface of the inner sheet and the rear interior surface of the outer sheet; a binding cord extending through the strap loop of each the strap and through the vertical cord channel between the rear outer surface of the inner sheet and the rear interior surface of the outer sheet; and, a cord exit port disposed in the outer bottom portion of the outer sheet through which the binding cord exits for operation by a user; whereby drawing and loosening the binding cord causes the straps to move laterally through the strap receiving channels to expand and contract the distance between the front inner surface and rear inner surface. 
     In a further advantageous embodiment, a hook and loop connector material is disposed on the front inner surface and the rear inner surface of the inner sheet. 
     In a further advantageous embodiment, a first feed ramp is included having a complementary portion of hook and loop connector material engaging the hook and loop connector material disposed on the front inner surface, and a second feed ramp is included having a complementary portion of hook and loop connector material engaging the hook and loop connector material disposed on the rear inner surface. 
     In a further advantageous embodiment, the first and second feed ramps each include an angled end portion extending outwardly from the open top portion between the inner front section and the inner rear section. 
     In a further advantageous embodiment, a pair of guide notches are disposed in the strap loop on each of the straps, wherein the guide notches receive the binding cord. 
     In a further advantageous embodiment, a first sidewall insert is disposed along a first perimeter edge gap between the inner front section and the inner rear section, and a second sidewall insert is disposed along a second perimeter edge gap opposite the first perimeter edge gap between the inner front section and the inner rear section. 
     In a further advantageous embodiment, a plurality of sidewall strap channels are provided, wherein each of the straps extends through one of the sidewall strap channels for carrying the first and second sidewall inserts between the inner front section and the inner rear section. 
     In a further advantageous embodiment, the first and second sidewall inserts include an angled lip portion extending outwardly from the open top portion. 
     In a further advantageous embodiment, a plurality of molle slots are formed in the front exterior surface of the outer sheet. 
     In a further advantageous embodiment, the molle slots extend horizontally across the front exterior surface of the outer sheet, wherein the outer front section of the outer sheet is secured to the inner front section of the inner sheet to define two front channels extending vertically between the front interior surface of the outer sheet and the front outer surface of the inner sheet, and wherein the molle slots are arranged to define a first column of vertically spaced molle slots disposed along a first of the front channels and a second column of vertically spaced molle slots disposed along a second of the front channels. 
     In a further advantageous embodiment, a plurality of molle slots are formed in the rear exterior surface of the outer sheet. 
     In a further advantageous embodiment, the molle slots on the rear exterior surface are arranged in a vertical spaced column along the vertical cord channel. 
     In a further advantageous embodiment, the binding cord is arranged in a crisscross pattern extending between the strap loops. 
     In a further advantageous embodiment, the binding cord includes a top loop portion extending outward from openings defined between the inner sheet and the outer sheet by stitching lines along a top edge portion of the inner sheet and the outer sheet so that the top loop portion is adjacent the open top portion. 
     In a further advantageous embodiment, a slide lock is disposed on the binding cord, wherein the slide lock is adjustable along a length of the binding cord that has exited the cord exit port to control movement of the binding cord through the strap loops. 
     The above objectives are accomplished according to the present invention by providing an adjustable pouch comprising a nonrigid inner sheet folded in a generally U-shaped arrangement defining a front side and a rear side connected by a bottom portion; a nonrigid outer sheet secured around an outer surface of the inner sheet; a plurality of strap receiving channels extending between the inner sheet and the outer sheet on the rear side; a plurality of non-elastic nonrigid straps extending horizontally outward from a perimeter edge of the outer front section of the outer sheet, wherein the plurality of straps include at least two straps extending from a first perimeter edge of the outer sheet and at least two straps extending from a second perimeter edge of the outer sheet opposite the first perimeter edge, and wherein the plurality of straps comprise elongated generally rectangular arms vertically spaced along the first and second perimeter edges of the outer sheet, and wherein the plurality of straps are received into the strap receiving channels; a strap loop included on a distal end portion of each of the straps; and, a binding cord extending through the strap loop of each the strap between the inner sheet and the outer sheet. 
     In a further advantageous embodiment, a vertical cord channel extends perpendicularly through the plurality of strap receiving channels along a generally central portion between the inner sheet and the outer sheet on the rear side, wherein the binding cord extends through the strap loops in a crisscross arrangement along the vertical cord channel. 
     In a further advantageous embodiment, a cord exit port is disposed in the outer sheet through which the binding cord exits; a slide lock disposed on the binding cord, wherein the slide lock is adjustable along a length of the binding cord that has exited the cord exit port to control movement of the binding cord through the strap loops. 
     In a further advantageous embodiment, a first sidewall insert is carried by the straps on a first side, and a second sidewall insert is carried by the straps on a second side opposite the first side. 
     In a further advantageous embodiment, a first feed ramp is carried by the inner sheet on the front side, and a second feed ramp is carried by the inner sheet on the rear side. 
     The above objectives are accomplished according to the present invention by providing an adjustable pouch comprising a nonrigid inner sheet folded in a generally U-shaped arrangement defining a front side and a rear side connected by a bottom portion; a nonrigid outer sheet secured around an outer surface of the inner sheet; a plurality of strap receiving channels extending between the inner sheet and the outer sheet on the rear side; a plurality of non-elastic nonrigid straps extending outward from a perimeter edge of the outer sheet on the front side, wherein the straps are received in the strap receiving channels; a binding cord interconnecting a distal end portion of each the strap between the inner sheet and the outer sheet; a first sidewall insert carried by the straps on a first side; and, a second sidewall insert carried by the straps on a second side opposite the first side. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The system designed to carry out the invention will hereinafter be described, together with other features thereof. The invention will be more readily understood from a reading of the following specification and by reference to the accompanying drawings forming a part thereof, wherein an example of the invention is shown and wherein: 
         FIG. 1A  shows an exploded perspective view of the adjustable pouch according to the present invention; 
         FIG. 1B  shows a partially exploded perspective view of the adjustable pouch according to the present invention; 
         FIG. 1C  shows a cut-away view of a rear side of the adjustable pouch according to the present invention; 
         FIG. 2  shows a rear side perspective view of the adjustable pouch according to the present invention; 
         FIG. 3  shows a front side perspective view of the adjustable pouch according to the present invention; 
         FIG. 4A  shows a partially exploded perspective view of feed ramps used in the adjustable pouch according to the present invention; 
         FIG. 4B  shows a front side perspective view of feed ramps used in the adjustable pouch according to the present invention; and, 
         FIG. 5  shows a cut-away view of a rear side of the adjustable pouch with an exposed top loop portion of the binding cord according to the present invention. 
     
    
    
     It will be understood by those skilled in the art that one or more aspects of this invention can meet certain objectives, while one or more other aspects can meet certain other objectives. Each objective may not apply equally, in all its respects, to every aspect of this invention. As such, the preceding objects can be viewed in the alternative with respect to any one aspect of this invention. These and other objects and features of the invention will become more fully apparent when the following detailed description is read in conjunction with the accompanying figures and examples. However, it is to be understood that both the foregoing summary of the invention and the following detailed description are of a preferred embodiment and not restrictive of the invention or other alternate embodiments of the invention. In particular, while the invention is described herein with reference to a number of specific embodiments, it will be appreciated that the description is illustrative of the invention and is not constructed as limiting of the invention. Various modifications and applications may occur to those who are skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and the scope of the invention, as described by the appended claims. Likewise, other objects, features, benefits and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from this summary and certain embodiments described below, and will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Such objects, features, benefits and advantages will be apparent from the above in conjunction with the accompanying examples, data, figures and all reasonable inferences to be drawn therefrom, alone or with consideration of the references incorporated herein. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     With reference to the drawings, the invention will now be described in more detail. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood to one of ordinary skill in the art to which the presently disclosed subject matter belongs. Although any methods, devices, and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the presently disclosed subject matter, representative methods, devices, and materials are herein described. 
     Unless specifically stated, terms and phrases used in this document, and variations thereof, unless otherwise expressly stated, should be construed as open ended as opposed to limiting. Likewise, a group of items linked with the conjunction “and” should not be read as requiring that each and every one of those items be present in the grouping, but rather should be read as “and/or” unless expressly stated otherwise. Similarly, a group of items linked with the conjunction “or” should not be read as requiring mutual exclusivity among that group, but rather should also be read as “and/or” unless expressly stated otherwise. 
     Furthermore, although items, elements or components of the disclosure may be described or claimed in the singular, the plural is contemplated to be within the scope thereof unless limitation to the singular is explicitly stated. The presence of broadening words and phrases such as “one or more,” “at least,” “but not limited to” or other like phrases in some instances shall not be read to mean that the narrower case is intended or required in instances where such broadening phrases may be absent. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C , the illustrated embodiment of the adjustable pouch according to the present invention includes a nonrigid inner sheet  10 . Inner sheet  10  has a generally rectangular shape in the example embodiment which is advantageous for defining a pouch able to accommodate a wide variety of items. However, inner sheet  10  may comprise various shapes to accommodate various intended items for the pouch to carry. For example, inner sheet  10  may alternatively have a generally square shape. Inner sheet  10  is preferably made from a fabric or other flexible woven or non-woven material. 
     Inner sheet  10  is folded along fold line  11  in a generally U-shaped arrangement to form a pouch for receiving items. In the U-shaped arrangement ( FIGS. 1B and 1C ), inner sheet  10  includes an inner front section  12  connected to an inner rear section  14  by an inner bottom portion  16 . An open top portion  18  (best shown in  FIG. 1C ) is defined between inner front section  12  and inner rear section  14 . Further, inner front section  12  includes a front outer surface  20  and a front inner surface  22  opposite front outer surface  20 . Also, inner rear section  14  includes a rear inner surface  24  spaced apart from and facing front inner surface  22 , and a rear outer surface  26  opposite rear inner surface  24 . Accordingly, items are placed in the pouch through the open top portion  18  and between front inner surface  22  and rear inner surface  24  of inner sheet  10 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C , the illustrated embodiment of the adjustable pouch according to the present invention includes a nonrigid outer sheet  28  having a complementary shape to inner sheet  10 . Thus, outer sheet  28  has a generally rectangular shape in the example embodiment for overlapping inner sheet  10 . Outer sheet  28  may be made from a fabric or other flexible woven or non-woven material that is the same as or different from inner sheet  10 . For example, a more durable outer sheet  28 , such as a water resistant canvas fabric or the like, can be provided while a more gripping material, such as a rubber sheet or fabric containing a gripping element, can be provided for inner sheet  10 . Further examples of acceptable materials for inner sheet  10  and outer sheet  28  include, but are not limited to, laminated fabrics and urethane coated fabrics such as those with the tradenames Ballon™, Squadron™, HST™, Poly Duck™, Tough Duck™, and Blast™. 
     Outer sheet  28  is folded along fold line  11  in a generally U-shaped arrangement overtop of inner sheet  10 . In the illustrated embodiment, outer sheet  28  is secured to inner sheet  10  by stitching the two sheets together along various stitching lines  30 . Alternative attachment means may also be employed such as, for example, sonic welding, rivets, pins, fasteners, zippers, clips, buckles, buttons, adhesives, and the like. In the U-shaped arrangement ( FIGS. 1B and 1C ), outer sheet  28  includes an outer front section  32  connected to an outer rear section  34  by an outer bottom portion  36 . Further, outer front section  32  includes a front exterior surface  38  and a front interior surface  40  opposite front exterior surface  38 . Also, outer rear section  34  includes a rear exterior surface  42 , and a rear interior surface  44  opposite rear exterior surface  42 . 
     In the illustrated embodiment, when folded and secured together, outer sheet  28  is disposed on inner sheet  10  so that front interior surface  40  of outer sheet  28  is disposed adjacent to front outer surface  20  of inner sheet  10 , and rear interior surface  44  of outer sheet  28  is disposed adjacent to rear outer surface  26  of inner sheet  10 . Accordingly, outer sheet  28  covers over inner sheet  10  in a layered arrangement. 
     In the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of strap receiving channels  46  are defined between rear outer surface  26  of inner sheet  10  and rear interior surface  44  of outer sheet  28 . The strap receiving channels  46  are defined by stitching lines  30  extend horizontally across at least a portion outer rear section  34  and bonding outer sheet  28  to inner sheet  10 . Accordingly, the strap receiving channels  46  extending horizontally across between the outer rear section  34  and inner rear section  14 . 
     In the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of non-elastic nonrigid straps  48  extend horizontally outward from a perimeter edge of outer front section  32  of outer sheet  28 . Preferably, the plurality of straps  48  include at least two straps extending from a first perimeter edge  50  of outer sheet  28 , and at least two straps extending from a second perimeter edge  52  of outer sheet  28  opposite first perimeter edge  50 . In the example embodiment, the plurality of straps  48  comprise elongated generally rectangular arms that are vertically spaced along the first and second perimeter edges  50 ,  52  of outer sheet  28 . Further, each strap  48  includes a strap loop  58  defined by a looped distal end portion that is stitched back onto the length of the strap  48  to form the loop. 
     The plurality of straps  48  are received into strap receiving channels  46  from opposing perimeter edges  54 ,  56  of outer rear section  34  and inner rear section  14 . The straps  48  are disposed in strap receiving channels  46  so that strap loops  58  are carried in or adjacent to a centrally located vertical cord channel  60 . In the illustrated embodiment, vertical cord channel  60  extends perpendicularly through the plurality of horizontally arranged strap receiving channels  46  along a generally central portion between rear outer surface  26  of inner sheet  10  and rear interior surface  44  of outer sheet  28 . Vertical cord channel  60  is generally define by a gap between stitching lines  30  that define the plurality of strap receiving channels  46  along a central portion  62  between rear outer surface  26  of inner sheet  10  and rear interior surface  44  of outer sheet  28 . 
     In the illustrated embodiment, a binding cord  64  extending through the strap loop  58  of each strap  48 . The binding cord  64  is generally disposed in an extends along vertical cord channel  60  between rear outer surface  26  of inner sheet  10  and rear interior surface  44  of outer sheet  28 . Accordingly, binding cord  64  is concealed and protected between the inner and outer sheets  10 ,  28 . In one embodiment, binding cord  64  is a shock cord, bungee cord, rubber cord or other elastic cord or band. While other non-elastic cords can be used, an elastic binding cord is preferred to allow for straps  48  to have a biasing force drawing each strap  48  into strap receiving channels  46  when the pouch is carrying an item. Preferably, binding cord  64  is arranged in a crisscross pattern extending between strap loops  58 . The crisscross pattern helps to resist excess stretching of binding cord  64  and unwanted movement of straps  48 . Additionally, as shown in  FIGS. 1A, 1B and 1C , a pair of guide notches  70  are disposed on opposite top and bottom sides in strap loop  58  on each of straps  48 . The guide notches  70  receive and control the location binding cord  64  passing through each of strap loops  58 . 
     When the non-stretchable material of straps  48  is wrapped around a corner it takes part of the load and creates a friction point. Straps  48  can wrap around the corner of an item in the pouch, as well as engage the material of the inner and outer sheets  10 ,  28  in the strap receiving channels  46 . More particularly, straps  48  engage perimeter edges  54 ,  56  of outer rear section  34  and inner rear section  14 . This eliminates the flop or stretching on the sides associated with using an elastic binding cord to connect the front and rear portions of the pouch together. The binding cord  64  can still do the job of allowing the straps to extend and retract from strap receiving channels  46 , but they are not subject to the forces generated when, for example, running with a full pouch that cause flopping of items in the pouch. Accordingly, the arrangement of the present invention allows for expansion of the pouch when you put something in it, but stops excess stretching that causes the item to flop about in the pouch when straps  48  are placed under load. 
     In the example embodiment, a cord exit port  66  is disposed in the outer bottom portion  36  of outer sheet  28  through which binding cord  64  exits for operation by a user. Further, a slide lock  68  is disposed on binding cord  64 . Slide lock  68  is adjustable along a length of binding cord  64  that has exited cord exit port  66  to control movement of binding cord  64  through said strap loops  58 . By drawing binding cord  64  out of cord exit port  66  the strap loops  58  of each of straps  48  are drawn closer together, and by loosening binding cord  64  to allow more of binding cord  64  into vertical cord channel  60 , strap loops  58  of straps  48  can extend farther apart. Thus, drawing and loosening binding cord  64  causes straps  48  to move laterally through strap receiving channels  46 . This in turn allows straps  48  to expand and contract the distance between front inner surface  22  and rear inner surface  24 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1A-1C, 2 and 3 , in the illustrated embodiment, a first sidewall insert  72   a  is disposed along a first perimeter edge gap  74 A ( FIGS. 2, 3 ) between inner front section  12  and inner rear section  14 . A second sidewall insert  72   b  is disposed along a second perimeter edge gap  74   b  opposite first perimeter edge gap  74   a  between inner front section  12  and inner rear section  14 . Sidewall inserts  72   a ,  72   b  are preferably a rigid material such as a molded or printed plastic material, but may alternatively be a non-rigid material such as the material selected for inner and outer sheets  10 ,  28 . Each of sidewall inserts  72   a ,  72   b  include a plurality of sidewall strap channels  76 , wherein each of straps  48  extends through one of sidewall strap channels  76  for carrying first and second sidewall inserts  72   a ,  72   b  between inner front section  12  and inner rear section  14 . Each of sidewall inserts  72   a ,  72   b  stabilize straps  48  and allow items to slide in and out of the pouch with less chance of snagging by providing a flat uniform engaging surface  78  (best shown in  FIGS. 1A and 1B ) on each sidewall of the pouch. Each of sidewall inserts  72   a ,  72   b  is free floating on straps  48  so that the sidewall inserts can expand out as much as needed with straps  48  to accommodate items being inserted into the pouch. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1A and 1B , first and second sidewall inserts  72   a ,  72   b  preferably include an angled lip portion  80   a  and  80   b , respectively. With further reference to  FIGS. 2 and 3 , angled lip portions  80   a  and  80   b  extend outwardly from open top portion  18  to facilitate the insertion of items into the pouch. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1A-1C , a sheet of hook and loop connector material  82  or the like, for example Velcro®, is disposed on front inner surface  22  and rear inner surface  24  of inner sheet  10 . The sheet of hook and loop connector material  82  provides the ability to put a variety of inserts in open top portion  18  and lining front inner surface  22  and rear inner surface  24  of inner sheet  10 . Example inserts include, but are not limited to, items such as feed ramps to help guide items into open top portion  18 , or rubber patches to help grip items carried in the pouch. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 4A and 4B , in the illustrated embodiment, the pouch includes a first feed ramp  84   a  having a complementary portion of hook and loop connector material  86  engaging hook and loop connector material  82  disposed on front inner surface  22 . A second feed ramp  84   b  is also provided having a complementary portion of hook and loop connector material  86  engaging hook and loop connector material  82  disposed on rear inner surface  24 . First and second feed ramps  84   a  and  84   b  each include an angled end portion  88   a  and  88   b  extending outwardly from open top portion  18  between inner front section  12  and inner rear section  14 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 3 , in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of molle slots  90  are formed in front exterior surface  38  of outer sheet  28 . Preferably, molle slots  90  extend horizontally across front exterior surface  38  of outer sheet  28 . In the illustrated arrangement, outer front section  32  of outer sheet  28  is secured to inner front section  12  of inner sheet  10  to define two front channels  92   a  and  92   b  extending vertically between front interior surface  40  of outer sheet  28  and front outer surface  20  of inner sheet  10 . Front channels  92   a  and  92   b  are formed by stitching inner sheet  10  and outer sheet  28  together along stitch lines  30  as illustrated. Molle slots  90  are arranged to define a first column of vertically spaced molle slots  90  disposed along a first of front channels  92   a  and a second column of vertically spaced molle slots  90  disposed along a second of front channels  92   b.    
     Referring to  FIG. 2 , in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of molle slots  90  are formed in rear exterior surface  42  of outer sheet  28 . Preferably, molle slots  90  extend horizontally across rear exterior surface  42  of outer sheet  28 . Molle slots  90  on rear exterior surface  42  are arranged in a vertical spaced column extending complementary with and along vertical cord channel  60  between stitch lines  30  that extend partially across rear exterior surface  42  for binding outer sheet  28  to inner sheet  10 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 5 , in the illustrated embodiment, binding cord  64  includes a top loop portion  94  extending outward from openings  96   a  and  96   b  defined between the inner sheet  10  and the outer sheet  28  by stitching lines  30  along a top edge portion  98  of inner sheet  10  and outer sheet  28  so that the top loop portion  94  is adjacent the open top portion  18 . The exposed top loop portion  94  allows for better alignment and adjustability of the nonrigid straps  48  adjacent, particularly the top two straps adjacent the top edge portion  98 . For example, when adjusting straps  48 , binding cord  64  can first be raised by pulling on top loop portion  94 , which provides increased flexibility for allowing movement of straps  48  to accommodate an item being placed in the pouch. Once the adjustments to straps  48  are made to accommodate the item to be carried in the pouch, binding cord  64  can then be drawn out cord exit port  66 , which retracts top loop portion  94  against top edge portion  98  of inner and outer sheets  10 ,  28 . The slide lock  68  can then be positioned adjacent cord exit port  66  so that movement of binding cord  64  and straps  48  is more restricted to resist flopping of items in the pouch. 
     While the present subject matter has been described in detail with respect to specific exemplary embodiments and methods thereof, it will be appreciated that those skilled in the art, upon attaining an understanding of the foregoing may readily produce alterations to, variations of, and equivalents to such embodiments. Accordingly, the scope of the present disclosure is by way of example rather than by way of limitation, and the subject disclosure does not preclude inclusion of such modifications, variations and/or additions to the present subject matter as would be readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art using the teachings disclosed herein.