Gear Strap
2" wide, about 24" long, cut from 9–10 oz Hermann Oak veg-tanned leather. A 2" ring at the top for hanging, plus up to four attachment points down the length Hardware is whatever’s in stock, always at least stainless.
Put the measurement you actually took, in inches, so I can check it against the size you picked. Anything else you think I should know, say it here.
Specifications
| Leather | Hermann Oak veg-tanned, 9–10 oz |
|---|---|
| Size | 2" wide, approximately 24" long |
| Hardware | Based on availability, always at least stainless |
| Made in | Indiana, USA |
Care & what not to do
Shipping & returns
Made to order in 5–6 weeks, then UPS with tracking. Custom-stamped pieces can’t be returned, but sizing or workmanship problems get fixed or remade at no charge. Email me first.
Every detail, up close
The parts you cannot see in a catalog photo are the parts that fail first on cheap gear. Here is what you are actually buying.
Built for the job
One size, built to hang and hold, not cut to a personal measurement like the straps and belts.
Ring, scissor clip, or none at each of the four positions. Set it up for what you actually hang.
Same hide as everything else on the bench, tempered so it breaks in without going limp.
Stitching, hardware, resizing. Send back anything I made and I'll put it right. You pay shipping.
How this differs
| Detail | This strap | Mass-made |
|---|---|---|
| Length | Cut to your gear | S / M / L |
| Hardware | Solid brass / steel | Plated zinc |
| Repairs | For life, by me | Replace it |
| Made by | Our family bench, Indiana | Overseas line |
Not NFPA-certified PPE. This is traditional veg-tanned leather gear. Check your department policy before you carry it on the fireground.
How your strap gets made
Nothing is cut before you order. Five weeks of bench time, in this order.
01Laid out on a single Hermann Oak side, around scars and stretchy belly.
02Name or number struck in 1" marks, then the hanging ring and connection points riveted on.
03Stitched at every stress point. Nothing gets rushed to hit a ship date.
04Edges slicked and waxed, leather oiled once, then UPS with a care card.
Sizing & FAQ
What are the gear strap connection points for?
Up to four independent points down the strap: top, top-middle, bottom-middle, and bottom, each its own ring, scissor clip, or none. Mix and match for how you actually hang your gear.
How long until my order ships?
5–6 weeks from when you order. Everything is made after the order comes in. Rush placement is +$60 and ships in 10 business days.
Can you match my department's specs?
Usually. Send the spec sheet or a photo of an approved piece through the custom order form and I'll tell you straight whether I can match it.
Do you do department or bulk orders?
Yes. Six pieces or more gets bulk pricing and one invoice. Purchase orders are fine; net 30 for departments.