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Pack Fabric compared to Clothing Fabric


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    Daryl and Daryl
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    @lyrad1

    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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