Wanted: Custom made side pockets for pack, will pay $$$

Ask Joe V from Zpacks. He did some custom work for Roleigh, and I got a quote for another project I was working on.

Thanks for the contact info! I will definitely give Joe a call!

I second the recommendation for Joe. I'd also highly recommend contacting forum member Tim Marshall ( MarshLaw303 ) who is dang good. He made a couple of packs that he sold on the forums to rave reviews, he repaired a pack for me and converted a Marmot Hydrogen I had into a quilt. His workmanship is impeccable and he is a pleasure to work with

Did you check out the local sewing machine shops? They might be able to point you to someone local.

If you are in Duluth, you might check out Duluth Packs, I've never been to Duluth, but I understand they have a retail store and also offer factory tours. There is surely someone in Duluth that could sew your project with ease, if you are in Duluth.

I do live in Duluth Minnesota, just like my profile says. Sorry but I just thought I'd make that clear sinse you asked a couple of times. :) J/K

I have checked out the two local sewing machine shops and there are only tailors in the area willing only to do alteration to existing garments. This was quite a surprise to me as I thought I would have no issues finding local talent to help me sew up my project.

While I would prefer to use local companies such as Duluth Pack or Granite Gear using there services for custom backpack modifications are not an option. While both of these companies are in Duluth (well Two Harbors for Granite Gear) neither company does their production sewing anywhere near Duluth. As such neither company is able to do custom sewing jobs.

While both companies do employ a small in house sewing staff these talented people are used for only development of company prototypes and the refinement of existing products.

Try http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com. I've used them for adding interior water bladder pockets, a project that required disassembly and resewing of the pack.

Also…in Lutsen…www.heavydutysewing.com

Oooo, I didn't know about Lutsen place, thanks!

I've already contacted Joe from Zpacks and we've worked out a nice design. As soon as I get it I'll post up some pictures and let everyone know how it worked.

Duluth!!
Sorry I had to get in on that action, I love that name sounds like onomopea.

It’s nothing like onomopia! It sounds like the last name of some fruity Frenchmen who came here looking for beaver! :)

Ah Sir Fon Du Luth, you silly beaver lovin' Frenchemn!

I say it sounds more like the sound I make when I catch my trekking pole on a root and it racks me in my "little hiker maker"

"DULUTH!"

If that's happening then you're using your treking poles oh so very wrong! :)

HYOH buddy! :)

I'm just sayin'! :P