3D mesh neccessary?

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I can see it…

No insight on the mesh, though, sorry.

I think the mesh causes the pack to not slide around as much (more friction). But, I think the "evaporative cooling" aspect is marketing spin.

However, I also think it makes the pack look more finished & like higher end equipment – so I'd add it to my pack if I was a manufacturer and wanted more sales to the mainstream folks.

Martin has different 3D meshes in his shop. Used it already and it is equal/comparable to those the big brands use.

But it is not UL ;)

Try it. He also got other interesting stuff you would not find on the other side of the big lake…

extremtextil.de

Edit: Thru-hiker maybe the better source for you.
BTW have you already finished one project? :)

Snuffy

Hi Snuffy-

ouch! Your comment wounds me. :(

I have spent big bucks ordering materials for sleeping pad and softshell smock/pants "ideas". You will see some interesting stuff in next few weeks.

Thanks for reminding extremtextil.de. They have very interesting stuff. Shelby has nice selection too though only one choice of 3D mesh. I have ordered some samples from shelby.

Cheers,
Huzefa

John, I have same thoughts.

Diana, Thanks for bumping though. Helps to make the thread more visible.

" You will see some interesting stuff in next few weeks."

I'm looking forward to this :). I also hope that my comment encourages you even more.

Some years ago i also ordered several times at shelby, but their stock is quite the same over all the years, shipping is expensive and extremtextil offers a lot high quality fabrics from Malden Mills, Schoeller, Gore etc. So they became my first choice.

good luck

Oliver