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PostedOct 18, 2012 at 6:33 am

Here is a hip pack I made for day hikes and SAR missions in heavy underbrush. Mostly is for my motorcycle commute to work. It's the third pack I made with this design. This one is 14" x 11" x 6" with two compartments and #10 YKK zips. The triangle compression panels lock down even the largest, heavy loads so there is no bounce. The second pack I built saved my but# (literally) in a motorcycle crash in 2003. I was still using it every day until I built this one earlier this year.

Dave

Hip Carry
Hip Belt
Hip Side
Hip Organizer
Hip Open

PostedOct 18, 2012 at 8:43 am

Dave,
I really like the well thought out design of your lumbar/hip pack it can turn in to a mini brief case when needed. Plus your sewing skills look professional.
terry

PostedOct 18, 2012 at 11:13 am

Thanks Terry. I use this as a brief case everyday and work and as my carry-on when I fly.
That's the main reason for the 2 webbing daisy chains on the outside of the pack.
It let's me secure the hip belt out of the way.

PostedOct 20, 2012 at 7:52 am

Hey David,

First, great lookin' pack!

Second, there's a fine line that's walked between lumbar packs and fanny packs that are simply worn on around the back, and yours is sittin' well on the lumbar side.

Again, fantastic work, and it's agreed that your sewing looks mighty professional.

Best.

PostedOct 20, 2012 at 9:31 am

if you guys think this sewing is cool, check out the other stuff dave stiches :-)

milesgear.com

PostedOct 20, 2012 at 3:45 pm

Clint, yes this really is a lumbar pack.
A very important feature I use on all my packs is a binding similar to a French Seam.
Thanks for the nice comments :-)

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