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    Ozzy McKinney
    Spectator

    @porcupinephobia

    Locale: PNW

    I'm putting the finishing touches on my first MYOG attempt, a medium volume pack made from 200d oxford. I'm finding myself pretty worried about a failure in the field. I didn't use a pattern, just examples from here and other sites. Even though I know my bartack, grossgrain, etc is probably the same as the next guys, are there any words of wisdom for a double check before I head out? I've weighted the pack with overnight gear and jogged around a bit, and other than the need for better compression (lesson learned), I'm relatively happy with the carry. Thanks

    BTW- First trip will be an overnighter of short distance, so it isn't a life or death deal, more of a dignity thing :-P

    #1742939
    Bob Gross
    BPL Member

    @b-g-2-2

    Locale: Silicon Valley

    If you want to avoid failure in the field, you better load it up with about 20% more weight than what you expect to carry, and test it that way.

    –B.G.–

    #1742950
    Jerry Adams
    BPL Member

    @retiredjerry

    Locale: Oregon and Washington

    My pack is silnylon but the shoulder straps are sewn to 200d Oxford.

    I reinforced the shoulder attachment with grosgrain. I did bar tack through grosgrain and 200d. Then sewed around the perimeter of the grosgrain to transfer the load totally to the 200d. I've used the current version pack for about a year without problem.

    You're probably okay without the grosgrain. Inspect it good after each trip.

    #1742961
    Daryl and Daryl
    BPL Member

    @lyrad1

    Locale: Pacific Northwest, USA, Earth

    I go through the same worries as you every time I make a pack. How does one determine how light they can go if one doesn't build one light enough to break?

    I wear my pack every day going to the gym and hauling groceries home. Bugs and flaws can then be corrected before hitting the trail.

    When I do hit the trail I carry spare parts, webbings, etc. to repair things if they fail. It is also fun to experiment with things on the trail and extra buckles and webbings make that a lot easier.

    #1743006
    David Chenault
    BPL Member

    @davec

    Locale: Queen City, MT

    Put the empty pack on the floor, stand on it, and try to rip the shoulder straps off.

    #1743150
    Dan Johnson
    Member

    @seattle

    Locale: PNW

    ^
    That's exaclty how I tested my construction on my new 2oz MYOG pack.

    #1743157
    Walter Carrington
    BPL Member

    @snowleopard

    Locale: Mass.

    Carry a little repair kit with a little bit of webbing, fabric, needle, thread and small scissors. The most common cause of pack failure is airline baggage handling.

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