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Pack Fabric compared to Clothing Fabric

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Mar 7, 2022 at 9:55 am #3742563

Daryl and Daryl
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Locale: Pacific Northwest, USA, Earth

I use the same weight fabric (about 2 ounces per square yard-uncoated) for my backpack and my clothing.

I can’t recall a backpacking trip on trail or cross country where my backpack was exposed to more abrasion/tearing than my clothing. And the 2 ounce material is strong enough to carry the pack load without failing.

Others use a heavier fabric for their packs. Is it justified or just a few ounces of extra weight?
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