I wanted a sub 2lb, ~40L framed pack, with cushy and supportive shoulder straps + hipbelt, lots of outer pockets, Y strap, & a pop of color! Mission accomplished ✅✅✅
it weighs 30oz on the dot which feels like a miracle considering how many components I added 🥳
I designed this pack myself, over the course of several weeks and dozens of hours on my computer. Various pieces are heavily modified components of the TH50 and Fastpack (see last pic) and drew on inspiration from many of my favorite pack makers.
MATERIALS - almost all from @ripstopbytheroll :
•main body is ULTRA 400 @challengesailcloth
•contrast fabric is EPX200 custom printed with an OutdoorINK design i made on @canva
•upper & side pocket is ULVenom Mesh
• lower pocket is polynet
Internal lining is HyperD300
• I used 3/8” foam for the shoulder straps and hipbelt
• frame stays are UL frame stays from @sockdolagerequipment
Full disclosure I would not work with this fabric again. The weave is held together by the laminate layer, and any punctures weaken that weave and increase the potential for delamination. As a result i meticulously taped every seam, which added a lot of time but it still makes me nervous. I really hope it holds up for the long haul.
I made the hipbelt & shoulder straps removable so I can use them on any future packs should I dabble in this particular vice again.
See my story highlight for the FULL and chaotic behind the scenes.
Took it on a quick overnighter and packed it full - held up great & im excited to put many miles on her!
🙏🏼Special thanks to Logan @thermal.lift for coming to the rescue with her laser cutter & industrial machine, Dan @sockdolagerequipment for walking me through the frame stays and general guidance, Tim @learnmyog for checking my pattern before I dove in, Scott @virginia_foothill_designs for sending me the final hardware I needed to finish & @ripstopbytheroll for the maker sponsorship! Y’all rock - thanks for being so helpful & supportive!
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3 years agoemily_wrenn
This is incredible!! It’s awesome to follow the process with all the do’s and don’t’s along the way and seeing how you integrate all the different features. Definitely closer to taking the leap into making a pack now! 😁
3 years agothermal.lift
Love the combination of white with the color mosaic, it’s beautiful. I also love how you really found the ideal balance of lightweight and functionality, hard to do!
3 years agokatysinthewoods
Does the epx200 also have to be taped along all the seams? I was thinking of using that for a pack.
3 years agovirginia_foothill_designs
You did an incredible job! It was so much fun discussing the ins and outs of this project!
3 years agolearnmyog
Glad your pack worked out so well. Was cool to follow along as you blended pattern elements and added features seen on other packs. @ripstopbytheroll maker sponsorship, yes!!
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