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  • #1283782
    Michael Duke
    Member

    @mpd1690

    I finished a pack the other day based of a design that my brother and I came up with for his Christmas present. I liked his so much that I decided to make my own. It is 16.5 ounces stripped without frame and 32 ounces with frame. The frame is HDPE and Aluminum bar. I figured I'd go burley and the first frame, as I can always make a new one and add it in. The bottom is DX40, which I have been extremely impressed with. The pack material is 75 cent 210 d fabric that David Olsen was selling a little while back. It is really pretty fabric. A blueish green color. I went with a curved strap connection to see how it differed from a flat connection after reading the thread Chris Wallace started a while back.

    This pack is modular. The straps are removable and there are multiple lashing points. The hip belt is a wrap around hip belt. I also added in a holder for a fly rod, or my Tenkara Christmas gift.FrontSideBackUnder
    Tenkara
    Strap
    No Strap

    Frame Sheet holder without top (210 D used on the rub area at the bottom):Frame Holder

    #1820877
    Christopher Zimmer
    BPL Member

    @czimmer

    Locale: Ohio

    The pack looks great! Nice job on the harness system, it looks really solid! Keep up the great work!

    #1820883
    Michael Duke
    Member

    @mpd1690

    Thank you Christopher. I appreciate it a lot. I am excited to test it out soon. I haven't used a framed pack in a while. The packs you are bringing out are truly awesome by the way.

    #1820893
    James Marco
    BPL Member

    @jamesdmarco

    Locale: Finger Lakes

    Nice pack! Make me three, ha ha…

    #1820926
    Michael Duke
    Member

    @mpd1690

    Thank you! If you'd like one I may be able to make another.

    #1821132
    Nicholas Martin
    Member

    @namaniac

    Locale: SoCal-High Desert

    Is that blue 3d mesh on the shoulder straps i see? where did you find that!!
    Nice looking pack! let us know how it rides!

    #1821157
    Michael Duke
    Member

    @mpd1690

    It is black 4mm from rockywoods. My camera is just not great ha. I like the mesh though. It has carried well when I have loaded it down, but I will know for sure when I take it out.

    #1821318
    Dustin Short
    BPL Member

    @upalachango

    LOL! That is pretty bad of a camera! And here I was kind of digging the navy blue and white color scheme, although I'm sure it's just as well crafted looking in black!

    #1821321
    Michael Duke
    Member

    @mpd1690

    The fabric is navy but the 4mm mesh for the straps is black.

    #1821426
    Nicholas Martin
    Member

    @namaniac

    Locale: SoCal-High Desert

    Totally looked blue! I was soo excited!!! lol
    Still great looking pack!

    #1821525
    Sean Rhoades
    Member

    @kingpin

    Locale: WV

    Nice pack!!! I really like the white on blue scheme. Did you use a pattern?

    #1821544
    Luke Schmidt
    BPL Member

    @cameron

    Locale: Alaska

    I like the three compression straps. I always felt like just twon on either side wasn't enough. Looks good. Once I get the time and materials I'm going to be working some something broadly similar. Different frame but I'll be going for a simple layout and a similar compression system.

    #1821558
    Josh Panelle
    Member

    @jpanelle11

    Michael email me if you think you can still make a second pack I have been looking all over for something such as this! [email protected]

    #1821622
    Michael Duke
    Member

    @mpd1690

    Sean: I did not use a pattern. I made an extremely broad one though if you'd like to see it.

    Luke: What type of frame are you going with? I went with this one just because of the versatility of it and the ability to switch out frames.

    Josh: I'll send an email here in a minute.

    #1821665
    Luke Schmidt
    BPL Member

    @cameron

    Locale: Alaska

    I'm going to be using the U shaped frame from a GG. It was a Christmas present from my family since they knew I like MYOG projects.

    #1821794
    Sean Rhoades
    Member

    @kingpin

    Locale: WV

    If you wouldn't mind, I would like to see your pattern. I'd love to get into making a pack, but I'm just not sure where to start.

    #1822997
    Christopher Wilke
    Spectator

    @wilke7000

    Locale: Colorado

    Awesome Pack Michael! It's got some nice lines and a cool color scheme. How did you attach the hipbelt? I too am working on a pack similar to this and wanted a full wrap around hipbelt.

    Rocking the 64 I see. Nice :)

    #1823004
    Michael Duke
    Member

    @mpd1690

    Haha 64's never die. It's amazing.

    What I did was square of fabric (the green that is seen). I sewed that directly into a seam created by the end of the back panel (white) and where I cut at the top with the sole reason to attach the square in. I then felled the seams. Separately I do a very loose zigzag stitch to attach the two hip belts together. I then pushed that through the sleeve then lined it up and double stitched the edges to anchor it.

    #1823016
    Christopher Wilke
    Spectator

    @wilke7000

    Locale: Colorado

    Yeah gotta love it.

    I was thinking the hip belt was one piece. Thanks for the explanation.

    Also, how do you like the fit of the shoulder straps vs. attaching them to a straight seam on the pack body?

    #1823021
    Michael Duke
    Member

    @mpd1690

    No problem. I thought about doing one piece, but I ended up deciding that it added complications without much benefit. I like the strap attachment a lot. It feels nice and it is extremely stable and strong. The strength of the connection is great.

    Also, I have loaded it with containers filled with water to add weight and the frame distributes very nicely. I like the ability to bend the frame as well. I have curved it to my back.

    #1823929
    Thomas Knight
    Member

    @thomask702

    Locale: Sothern Nevada

    Would you mind posting the rough demensions of your pack? just the main compartment hight, width and depth. Having a hard time getting the demensions right on my paper mock up/pattern im making. Your demensions look pretty good!

    Thanks
    -Thomas

    #1823990
    Addison Page
    Member

    @nihilist_voyager

    Locale: Down the Rabbit Hole!

    Nice backpack, and nice gaming choice on the floor there, I always loved Super Smash Bros., although Melee was always the best.

    #1824120
    Michael Duke
    Member

    @mpd1690

    Addison: Haha the original will always be the best.

    Thomas: The dimensions are 6 deep by 11 wide and 24 or 25 tall. I think 25 if I remember correctly. 20in to from the bottom of the pack to the straps.

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