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May 13, 2011 at 3:29 pm #1273774

Dustin Snyder
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@dustintsnyder
Locale: Southeast

This nothing big or exciting but is pretty light. The pack is made out of "hard" tyvek, MLD spectra cord, and some cord locks. I taped the whole pack with tyvek tape and was able to make it in less than 2 hours. The finial weight is 3oz. And has about 1400 cubic inches.

May 13, 2011 at 4:11 pm #1736294

Bob Gross
BPL Member

@b-g-2-2
Locale: Silicon Valley

Dustin, did you have a specific payload in mind for that pack?

When I first glanced at the photos, I saw the orange cord and thought "That would never be comfortable." Then I saw the white strap for shoulder contact.

That might be good as a carry bag for a climbing rope.

–B.G.–

May 13, 2011 at 4:18 pm #1736298

todd
BPL Member

@funnymo
Locale: SE USA

Nice and simple Dustin!

What are the dimensions?

May 13, 2011 at 4:38 pm #1736306

Dan Johnson
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@seattle
Locale: PNW

How strong do you think the tape construction is? I heard that it can be quite strong stuff if done right. Is your base weight around 5lbs or so?

And I totally love the pack too!

May 13, 2011 at 7:21 pm #1736359

Dustin Snyder
BPL Member

@dustintsnyder
Locale: Southeast

I made this pack for my sub 2 pounds trip to sipsey wilderness later this month, but will use it for my sub 5 pound trips as I find it very comfortable.
@D- I think that the tyvek tape will be as strong as sewing it (maybe even stronger than sewing).
@ Todd-It is 23" high by 9" wide.

May 31, 2011 at 11:04 pm #1743477

Dan Johnson
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@seattle
Locale: PNW

Dustin can you give us an update on how your pack is performing? Have you also tried it out on your trip already?

May 31, 2011 at 11:16 pm #1743480

Fred eric
BPL Member

@fre49
Locale: France, vallée de la Loire

31g 1.1 oz
I did this one in spinntex 1.1 oz, but not as a main pack , we were hiking in Greenland, with up to 2 weeks food carried in an exos 58.
I was using it for my sleeping bag or for day hikes, "peak" bagging , fishing days, in the plane etc…, it was confortable up to 2-3kg , 4-6lb.
When testing i prefered a narrower and longer pack it didnt slip as much than a shorter pack, the pack was much more confortable if used full.

Jun 1, 2011 at 7:39 am #1743540

Dan Johnson
Member

@seattle
Locale: PNW

Looking good Fred!

Overall, how'd you like useing it?

Jun 10, 2011 at 9:04 pm #1747710

David Miles
Spectator

@davidmiles
Locale: Eastern Sierra

These remind me of my survival trips when I rolled a few items in a wool blanket and tied it in a long roll as described in this link.
http://www.3rdalabama.org/blanket_roll.htm

Has anyone been packing with their quilts and tarps like this?
It has the advantage of balancing the load front to back.
It is also quite airy.
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