Homemade Backpack

[Unknown abc]

Does anyone have a link they could give me for making what would basicly be a giant stuff sack with straps? not interested in complicated patters with side pockets, multiple openings, just a plain simple pack that would carry 15lbs nicely.

I can't find any good ones

Thanks for feedback

[Tim Marshall]

use g4 pattern for shoulder straps (and belt if wanted) and back panel then instead of all the other stuff just use 1 piece for the sides and front. Use the square bottom like on stuff sacks (instructions on thru-hiker.com) and add a drawcord to the top.

For an average to small pack, perfect for the ultralighter, i'd go with 10-12" back piece with 24-28" front/side piece. You could use heavier 4oz oxford for the back and 1.9 or 1.1 for the front. You may also want to add a strip of heavier stuff to the bottom of the front piece so once all sewn up into a square bottom you have heavier fabric on the bottom all the way around.

However, unless you have a lot of high loft gear you will probably want some type of compression system, if only an over strap and some shock cord around the body.

-Tim

[Paul Tree]

The golite Ion is similar to what you describe.
35$ shipped from various places.
Altrec for 37 shipped with code BARGAINBLISS.

9 oz. Not that I'm trying to dissuade you.

[brian fitzmartin]

if you are member,jay ham has a backpack pattern.search under 5 yards of spinnaker. i made on it is pretty easy. i would suggest using 5/8 ladder locks for the 3/4 in. grossgrain webbing . just leave of the side pocket.

[Mateusz Szultk]

Dear evan,

try this one, it's a very simple pattern.

http://www.flusslinie.de/

click in the left index:

– Bauanleitungen

– Lastentransport

– Rucksack

The exactly link doesn't work, you have
to go this way.

And the pattern is in german language.
I hope you can use this pattern anyway.

All the best
Mateusz

[Unknown abc]

I found the answer to my problem!

http://www.zpacks.com/backpacks/zero.shtml

This pack is PERFECT! Just the right capacity, I can customize it, and only $40!.

[Paul Tree]

BPL-type info: 1.5 oz/yd Cuben – both versions ~ 2.3 oz total.

[Unknown abc]

Why would you buy the Zero in Cuben Fiber for $60 when you can spend $20 less – for the exact same amount of weight?

Is the Cuben Fiber more durable or something?

[Paul Tree]

It well may be stronger, but likely they have the same suspension, so no more weight-carrying comfort.

I love seeing weird packs out there. Come on man! it's the finest hand-rolled Cuben!

[Unknown abc]

Did you change your avatar/picture Paul, or is my computer whack?

[Paul Tree]

Yep, been switching it alot this week. Unemployed right now! and hurt a bit.

[Unknown abc]

sorry to hear that, Paul

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