You should be able to replace that broken part, though for the life of me I have no idea what it's called. The trouble then becomes how small the black fabric mounting section is, because it will make attaching a replacement tricky, once you cut the old one out (I think).
Edit: if you cut the broken metal part, rather than the fabric mounting, that would allow you to put a replacement clasp on if the clasp uses a screw-mount, or as Mo Jave, a weight-rated carabiner. Otherwise, you can buy a length of rip-stop nylon strap and fold it over to create a ~2 cm loop with your 'biner or replacement clasp already fed through, and stitch it right to the side of the bag.
Only thing I can think of is to weld a new bar across and file down the barbs. There are Manu reasons that would be dangerous, the bag material appears to be synthetic which tends to be highly flammable and sometimes causes some nasty chemicals in the smoke. Also while the paint would be easy enough to sand off before welding, the metal itself is likely stainless steel which is harder to weld and releases a gas that can cause welder's fever, it rarely causes permanent damage but it still isn't fun.
It appears that it's an LL Bean bag. Send the same photo and question to LL Bean customer service. They're a reputable brand, so there's some chance that they'll have a good solution for you.
Another possibility is to simply run a short sturdy plastic or canvas strap through the (unbroken) slit. Fold it in half around the broken part, and use a grommet through both layers to form a new hole.
Short term: I got the nice people at the hardware store to take a hacksaw to the broken component, and bought a heavy guage steel key ring to suffice until I replace the bag.
I think I have to replace the bag. I've been meaning to for a year or two, and I don't plan to get a free one from the Bean -- I am actually satisfied.
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ReplyDeleteFeed a strong screw lock carabiner into the strapping that the receiver is on (removing the receiver if possible) and hook your existing clip on that.
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You should be able to replace that broken part, though for the life of me I have no idea what it's called. The trouble then becomes how small the black fabric mounting section is, because it will make attaching a replacement tricky, once you cut the old one out (I think).
ReplyDeleteEdit: if you cut the broken metal part, rather than the fabric mounting, that would allow you to put a replacement clasp on if the clasp uses a screw-mount, or as Mo Jave, a weight-rated carabiner. Otherwise, you can buy a length of rip-stop nylon strap and fold it over to create a ~2 cm loop with your 'biner or replacement clasp already fed through, and stitch it right to the side of the bag.
Only thing I can think of is to weld a new bar across and file down the barbs. There are Manu reasons that would be dangerous, the bag material appears to be synthetic which tends to be highly flammable and sometimes causes some nasty chemicals in the smoke. Also while the paint would be easy enough to sand off before welding, the metal itself is likely stainless steel which is harder to weld and releases a gas that can cause welder's fever, it rarely causes permanent damage but it still isn't fun.
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ReplyDeleteIt appears that it's an LL Bean bag. Send the same photo and question to LL Bean customer service. They're a reputable brand, so there's some chance that they'll have a good solution for you.
ReplyDeletell bean might repair it for you as well.
ReplyDeleteJeffry Crews How on earth do you get that on the bag? I don't understand.
ReplyDeleteCan you pass a key ring through the black canvas loop?
ReplyDeletethe snap looks like solid steel, so I'm not sure how that works.
ReplyDeletenote: I have the spatial awareness of a sponge.
ReplyDeleteYou'd need to cut the canvas webbing holding the old snap and then sew the new snap in with new webbing.
ReplyDeleteI don't like the idea of cutting the thing that hasn't broken.
ReplyDeleteMo Jave So, a caribeaner. Awesome. That's the initial idea I had. Got any links to good ones?
ReplyDelete[ This is an open inquiry. Yes, I am asking the internet to google that for me. ]
No but I suspect your local Home Depot or Amazon will have one, and I would suggest a screw on carabiner for weight bearing integrity/.
ReplyDeleteAnother possibility is to simply run a short sturdy plastic or canvas strap through the (unbroken) slit. Fold it in half around the broken part, and use a grommet through both layers to form a new hole.
ReplyDeleteCheck REI for good carabiners. If you've got one local to you, take the pack to the store with you.
ReplyDeleteJeffry Crews William Nichols LLBean will replace it. Bring it in, and they'll take it. Seriously.
ReplyDeleteYes, Ben McFarland, but they do not have one that replaces it. That is, they no longer make this and the replacement bags do not do what I need.
ReplyDeleteUntil you get the carabiner, can you cut out the middle man and attach the strap to the opening in the metal that's going through the webbing loop?
ReplyDeleteGeorge Austin I love you! Yes, yes I can!
ReplyDeleteI can also reverse the strap, since the site that broke has significantly more wear than the reverse.
+1 for good Caribiner
ReplyDeleteLocal hardware store sells caribeaners, so I'll head over there to buy one after dinner.
ReplyDeleteShort term: I got the nice people at the hardware store to take a hacksaw to the broken component, and bought a heavy guage steel key ring to suffice until I replace the bag.
ReplyDeleteI think I have to replace the bag. I've been meaning to for a year or two, and I don't plan to get a free one from the Bean -- I am actually satisfied.