First MYOG pack

Hi Daniel,

I can't speak to the strap attachment points, but I, too, would make the side pockets taller.

But man, that tall, slim profile is going to feel sweet breezing down the trail!!! I like the bungee attachment, the strap shape, and you really fit it well to your torso length.

And definitely not nitpicking, but just a suggestion: I would remove the pad sleeve. The pad won't move around inside, so just put it where you want it each time. Wait – it will be harder to remove the pad at rest stops if you remove the sleeve, so if that's important to you just ignore me!

Thanks for sharing.

Todd

Very nice, especially impressive since its your first try! I would be extremely embarrassed to post my first effort at pack making, took me a couple tries to get it right.

For your next try I'd suggest some slightly heavier fabric like 2.2 oz nylon. It will be a lot easier to sew then silnylon. I might just attach the water bottles to my shoulder straps rather then make side pockets. Not because side pockets are bad, just because they are such a hassle to make.

Thanks for the comments guys! I'm looking forward to making my next one. I have some more substantial materials laying around that I'll play with.