First Attempt at a Pack

[jhunter13]

Been meaning to post this for a while, just didn't have time......

Finished Pack





Materials
Body Fabric -

500D Coated Cordura Camouflage 60"W Fabric Strata Camo True Timber DWR Hunting | eBay

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Body Fabric -

Coyote Brown 500D Cordura 60"W Urethane Coated Military Nylon DWR Fabric By Yard | eBay

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1 " Grosgrain for edge binding -

1 inch (25mm) CORDURA® TRUELOCK™, Mil-Spec Grosgrain Ribbon

1" Mil-prf-5038 Grosgrain Ribbon, textured

www.rockywoods.com

Sternum strap hardware - https://www.rockywoods.com/1-Inch-Sternum-Strap-Adjuster-Sliplok-Buckle-to-3-4-Inch-Loop-Black

Mesh for water bladder - https://www.rockywoods.com/Mil-Spec-Heavyweight-Mesh-Fabric

Plastic D Rings for accessory attachments and on shoulder straps - https://www.rockywoods.com/1-ITW-Nexus-Acetal-Plastic-D-Rings-Coyote-498

1" Buckles for shoulder strap adjustment - https://www.rockywoods.com/ITW-Nexus-1-Ladderlock-Buckles-Coyote-498

1" side release buckles for shoulder straps - https://www.rockywoods.com/Nexus-1-Side-Release-Buckles-Coyote-Brown

Zipper coil - https://www.rockywoods.com/8-Coil-YKK-Zipper-by-the-Yard

Zipper pulls - https://www.rockywoods.com/Metal-slider-with-pull-for-8-Coil-YKK-Zipper

Webbing - https://www.amazon.com/Strapworks-M...+17338+strap+for+slings&qid=1619357945&sr=8-2

The foam used in shoulder straps and back panel - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DCGMXQZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sewing Machines

Consew 206rb5

Juki LU-563 Clone with synchronized binder attachment




Previous post on the binder attachment - https://saddlehunter.com/community/index.php?threads/synchronized-binder-attachement.51479/

I used T90 and T135 on the pack. The 135 was overkill, but the machine was already set up for it, so it got used.

Straps:

The straps are two layers of cordura with a piece of foam sandwiched in between, then 1" grosgrain binding around the edges. I didn't take any in-progress pictures of them. For the shape, I simply traced the straps off another pack that I liked.

 

[midTNhunter]

that is wildly impressive

 

[Ckwilli]

Very impressive, you definitely have skills

 

[Red Beard]

Those skills could pay some bills! Way to go dude!

 

[jhunter13]

Here are some in-progress pics of the build to give you a general idea of how they go together

The Back Panel was two layers of the coyote cordura with a layer of foam in between. I sewed air channels in, although I doubt they will actually do anything other than look good. You can see the panel sewn, with the straps clipped in place here.


After stitching the panel together, I trimmed the Cordura all the way around - was just easier than making sure all three layers were aligned before sewing.

I then created a mesh panel, with a zipper in it to go on the inside of the pack. I added a little cutout for the drinking tube to come out the top. I also added a small loop to hold the water bladder.

Notice the tape clipped to the outside edge. This is how I determined the overall length of the middle section of the pack.






Here is a picture of the middle section clipped to the back panel. This was just a test fit. When you sew this section you would need to be inside out, and have your straps and handle in place on the inside of the turned inside-out pack.



After sewing the back panel to the center section




The inside seam got a 1" binding added.



Flip the pack inside out again to measure the front panel.



Hard to see whats going on here - just a flap to cover the zipper to keep dirt and water out.

 

[jhunter13]

I didn't take any build pics of the front panel, but here are some finals.

 

[jhunter13]

Those skills could pay some bills! Way to go dude!

Ha ha......I wish. I'd have to sell that pack for a lot of money to make it even close to profitable. Of course.....you could put a bag of concrete in it and never worry about it failing you!

 

[woodsdog2]

That’s awesome!! Great job!

 

[Nimbus1376]

Damn, that looks fantastic!

 

[Arrowsquirrel]

Looks amazing!!! You have some serious talent!

 

[Bowtie747]

That’s an awesome pack man! Maybe could do pack mods instead of full builds to be a little side business or something

 

[frankp]

Looks great.

 

[jhunter13]

That’s an awesome pack man! Maybe could do pack mods instead of full builds to be a little side business or something

Ha ha.....you mean like this?

http://www.saddlehunter.com/communi...share_fid=104184&share_type=t&link_source=app

Modifications - Badlands Monster Pack

 

[BTaylor]

Great job on the pack!!

 

[BowhunterXC]

Having the tools is one thing, but having the skills and knowledge to use those tools is another thing entirely.

You, sir, have both!!! Outstanding workmanship!!!

 

[Tree ninja]

Great job, the possibilities are endless when you’re doing your own design

 

[tylerray378]

If this is the first attempt then I can’t wait for your second! Lol looks great!

 

[jhunter13]

If this is the first attempt then I can’t wait for your second! Lol looks great!

You and me both......but hunting season is here! Stitching is on hold till January.

 

[Chimney7]

I like your style, you do nice work.

 

[skell]

Amazing work! Strengthens my want for an industrial sewing machine. Appreciate you sharing.