Despite working for a gear company (Enlightened Equipment) I don't actually work on many products from beginning until the end, so this was a big learning process for me. I just used a pattern Tim Marshall had around the shop and tried putting it together. Most of my trips are canoe camping so I didn't need anything particularly oriented towards long hikes; just basic portages. I don't remember the volume offhand, but I think it was 2500-3000ci. No frame, no frills. Roll top closure. A few foibles (I put the left pocket on the right side, and vice versa, and a few measuring errors) but on the whole I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.
I'm planning at some point to make a little pouch to attach for simple items like snacks and maps, etc. so I don't have to open up the main compartment to get at them. Thanks for looking.
