A device for hands-free hanging a hand-operated tool is attachable to a garment. The aforesaid device comprises: (a) a drum retractor having a rotatable reel loaded by a spring; (b) a cable having a first terminal secured to said reel and a second terminal connectable to said hand-operated tool; said cable is at least partially coiled on the rotatable reel. The cable is provided an arresting arrangement comprising a retaining member secured to the cable in cooperation with a quickly openable gate having an open position and a closed position such that the cable carrying the retaining member is uncoilable from the reel in the open position and blocked from uncoiling in the closed position.

A tethered pouch adapted to carry an device, tool or equipment, has a shell with a proximal opening that leads to an interior pocket, wherein the shell is constructed of a first material and a second material where the second material may be configured as a viewing window and the shell has at least one access opening configured to receive a digit of a user's hand for contacting and operating the item, such as a mobile phone.

A wheeled carrier according to aspects of the disclosure includes a concave base coupled to a durable fabric body. A pair of wheels is connected to the base and an ergonomic telescoping handle, spaced from a central axis of the wheels, is connected to the base providing a user with a carrier having even weight distribution and storage on both sides of the telescoping handle. The fabric body and internal pocket sleeves provide a plurality of organizational structures inside the wheeled carrier for tools, spare parts, and other equipment.

A tool bag carrying assembly comprising a supporting clip for clamping a tool bag to a mounting structure. The clip includes a first frame and a second frame that are pivotably connected to one another, such as by a friction hinge. The first frame can include a pair of sloped arms and a support bar. A rotatable cylinder can slide over the support bar and rotate freely about a transverse axis over the support bar, so as to reduce friction between tool bag and clip. The sloped arms can form an open segment that enables ingress and egress of the tool bag onto the rotatable cylinder. The second frame can include a pair of mount legs and a mount bar that slide into the mounting structure as the first frame presses against the mounting structure from an opposing side.

A system includes knobs on an item of gear and a latch attached to a carrier. Each knob has a neck and a head with a larger diameter. First and second sliders fit into a latch frame. Hooks on the sliders form expandable apertures. To attach, the knob is pushed against the slider hooks to expand the aperture. After the head passes through the aperture, a spring biases the hooks together so the aperture width is smaller than the head diameter, capturing the knob. A carrier adapter adapts the latch to a carrier. Adapters are available for duty belts, MOLLE-equipped carriers, and horizontal slots.

A modular tool belt is implemented in which the locations and quantities of pouches and other accessories are customizable for the user while simultaneously providing a level of comfort and craftsmanship. The tool belt is based on a ratchet system with custom thickness and memory foam on the inside for comfort and temperature control. The pockets are reinforced with additional and/or stronger material, such as Kevlar. The top pouches and accessories are larger and easier to access using, for example, elastic. The modular tool belt utilizes a MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment) strap system for attaching bags and accessories. The overlapping ballistic nylon panels at the front buckle prevent pinch points and help the user dial in their waist size while the tightening system gives the user that final snug adjustment.

A system for supporting an article in a concealed state includes a holster shell, a holster insert and a first perforated strap. The holster shell has a holster cavity surrounded by an upper edge and, opening the cavity to surroundings, opposing slots extending into the upper edge. The holster insert is configured for receipt within the holster cavity and includes opposing eyelets configured for receipt within the opposing slots of the holster shell. The first perforated strap has a visible light transmittance of at least 10% as well as first and second ends configured for selective coupling with the opposing eyelets of the holster insert.

A buckle, such as for a strap or belt, houses a compact multi tool that is removable from the buckle. The arrangement includes a retention mechanism so the removable multi tool stays secure even with excessive body motion. The buckle can be any type of buckle for a belt or other type of strap. The buckle can couple a belt or strap to itself to create a loop or can couple strap portions to one another. The buckle functionality can be provided by any suitable arrangement, such as a cam lock mechanism, a pin or post-in-hole arrangement or a snap-fit arrangement, for example and without limitation. The multi-tool can include one or more articulating (e.g., foldable) tool elements. In some configurations, the multi-tool comprises a sleeve that receives a body of the multi-tool. The sleeve can include tool features.

A fastening element of an accessory part for a pail extends along a circular arc. The fastening element includes a first profile element having a U-shaped cross section and first and second profile legs. The legs are interconnected by a first profile web and arranged opposite one another. The profile legs have a first minimum distance from one another. The fastening element also includes a second profile element having a U-shaped cross section with third and fourth profile legs. Those are interconnected by a second profile web and are arranged opposite one another. The third and the fourth profile legs have a second minimum distance from one another. The second minimum distance is greater than the first minimum distance.

A lanyard device suitable for connecting a tool to a user in use, including a housing at least part of which is adapted to be connected to clothing, belt and/or safety harness. The housing including at least one socket means formed thereon and/or therein, said device also including a flexible lanyard or tether means, at least one end of which is adapted to connect to a tool in use. At least part of the said lanyard means includes a portion to be received and/or engage with said socket means and said socket means shaped and/or orientated such that the flexible lanyard cannot pass freely through said socket means when the user lets go of the tool and/or lanyard.