Gun research

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Horse Saddle bags

Well, there are three most common types of saddle bags:

1) Pommel bags, which are placed over the saddle horn or clipped onto front D-rings. Usually they are big enough to put a small bottle of water (250 ml) in them. Also are safe to use while being mounted (reference for D-ring placement on:

a) western saddles: http://www.rodnikkel.com/content/files/7813/7049/3999/2013_June_5_2_Double_D_rigging.jpg

b) classic saddles: https://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/877x500p/s3.amazonaws.com/cme_public_images/www_ehow_com/i.ehow.com/images/a06/74/sc/ring_-4.1-800x800.jpg )

Reference for pommel bag: http://www.cowboyway.com/images/InsulatedSaddleBags02.jpg

2) Cantle bag, which are placed over the back of the saddle, being clipped onto back D-rings. They are usually larger than pommel bags, so they fit for small cloaks, aid-kits or food better. Though out of safety one should dismount before taking item out of them. Btw, usually they are paired. (https://www.tackroominc.com/images/cashel%20standard%20saddle%20bag.JPG)

3) In-pad bags are built into the saddle pad. They are not very big, more like pommel bags. (https://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/PetsUnited/AIA02?wid=250&hei=282)

It is also recommended to put smaller, but heavier items in pommel bags and larger, but lighter (like cloak) in cantle bags.

Also, main materials for these bags are nylon, leather and waxed oilskin.

Canteens for saddles

Well, there are traditional canteens made from lightweight metal. They fit into both bag or special canteen holder or carrier. So, yes, there are certain bags designed to be canteen holders. They look like this:

http://www.outfitterssupply.com/images/WTKT164.jpg

Special thanks to Seokthih for helping me with this.

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