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MYOG Tyvek bandolier pack

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Dustin Snyder BPL Member
PostedMay 13, 2011 at 3:29 pm

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.Pic of the back of the pack.
Shoulder strap

Bob Gross BPL Member
PostedMay 13, 2011 at 4:11 pm

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.–

todd BPL Member
PostedMay 13, 2011 at 4:18 pm

Nice and simple Dustin!

What are the dimensions?

PostedMay 13, 2011 at 4:38 pm

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!

Dustin Snyder BPL Member
PostedMay 13, 2011 at 7:21 pm

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.

PostedMay 31, 2011 at 11:04 pm

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

Fred eric BPL Member
PostedMay 31, 2011 at 11:16 pm

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.

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PostedJun 10, 2011 at 9:04 pm

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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