Thank you, Dave.That is a footman loop.
I put mine on the sides of my Pelican cases instead of the top. Depending on your straps, might have to put an extra washer or 2 to get clearance. Using RokStraps aren't you?
Yes. As with everything else in life, all footman loops are not created equal. Some appear to be formed from a rod by bending, flattening the ends and punching (forging?) the hole. Some are countersunk. Some appear to be cast. Many have very sharp bends which in extreme cases, might lead to a failure point. I've found these on McMaster-Carr, in mild, carbon and stainless steels, finished in black, nickel or zinc plating and in a zillion different dimensions. Prices range from around 75¢ to $6.00 each. They seem to be part of the OEM equipment on jeeps. You pays your money, you takes your choice.Depending on your straps, might have to put an extra washer or 2 to get clearance. Using RokStraps aren't you?
What a cool name for a piece of hardware.That is a footman loop.
I saw that before asking the question. The only idea I had from reading about footmen was that perhaps the handles they grabbed were shaped like these and the name traveled. I was amused that men with 'well turned legs' where highly prized.... Did they maybe engage in extra curricular activity with the women of the household?Footman - Wikipedia
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Also known as "Breeching Staples" I believe.What a cool name for a piece of hardware.