Yes, i was finishing the pouches for L1 at the moment but for L2 the buttons are needed.
I even think that the loop does not have to be sewn because the snap holds in on place. But that's just a guess.
I was reading your WIP David and that you going through the hole from the bottom. But the hooks which i have didn't close fit anymore to the belt, so i added the wire.
I finished it now so far for L1. ?
I moved up the harness. Hiding the pouches a bit more and added the patches.