DIY pack for Exo mountain gear K3 frame

[DeltaCharlie]

I have been making packs and sewing gear for about 5 years now. I like making my own stuff and modifications to existing gear. I don't have the equipment to sew through foam and really thick stuff so I usually just buy pack frames and make the bags myself.

I picked up a K3 spyder frame this winter for whitetail hunting. I went with the K3 because it has the ability to adjust the frame height. I have a pretty long torso so the 23" height is perfect for me while not being overly tall for breaking brush and getting through thick stuff.

I really like the design of the Kifaru Stryker XL pack and decided to make something similar for the K3.

I wanted to keep it light weight but durable so it's 500d Cordura tan 499 color. I chose to not do the PALS webbing and just opted for tab loops all over the pack.

There are two zippered pockets on the front clamshell. One is designed to be accessed while the clamshell is upright and the inside pocket is meant to be accessed when the pack is hanging next to a tree and the flap is opened. There are two small water bottle pockets on the sides of the pack with elastic to help hold items in place. I put a sleeve on the back side of the pack for a waterbladder or just quick access to a layer or something similar.

The last thing I added was a small PALS matrix on the fabric that sits on the frame. I thought that I could mount pouches here later if necessary.

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[jhunter13]

Great work! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Wirrex]

Awesome! I wish I had your skills!

 

[sojourner]

Looks great!

I am curious, what machine are using to fabricate the bags?

 

[jhunter13]

Looks great!

I am curious, what machine are using to fabricate the bags?

Dont tell him....if its not one he already has he will end up with another!!!!!

 

[DeltaCharlie]

Looks great!

I am curious, what machine are using to fabricate the bags?

I have a couple machines, mostly older metal geared machines, and a Rex-607. My best machine and favorite to work on is my Necchi Supernova. It's really smooth, but doesn't have the ummph to get through the really thick stuff.

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[jhunter13]

I have a couple machines, mostly older metal geared machines, and a Rex-607. My best machine and favorite to work on is my Necchi Supernova. It's really smooth, but doesn't have the ummph to get through the really thick stuff.

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Great...you told him. Now @sojourner is burning up FBMP and craigslist for a Rex-607 or Supernova for a steal of a deal!!!

 

[sojourner]

I have a couple machines, mostly older metal geared machines, and a Rex-607. My best machine and favorite to work on is my Necchi Supernova. It's really smooth, but doesn't have the ummph to get through the really thick stuff.

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The Rex a walking foot and supernive drop foot?

Again, your pack looks nice. Another case of it being the archer, not the arrow.

 

[sojourner]

Great...you told him. Now @sojourner is burning up FBMP and craigslist for a Rex-607 or Supernova for a steal of a deal!!!

Not yet. I just figure I’ll let you loose on them. Sometimes the thrill is in the search for the machine.

 

[DeltaCharlie]

The Rex a walking foot and supernive drop foot?

Again, your pack looks nice. Another case of it being the archer, not the arrow.

Correct. The Rex is basically a sailrite copycat machine and the supernova is a drop foot.

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[woodsdog2]

Nice work. I echo what @Wirrex said.

 

[Homebrew454]

Looks really well done. One of these days in going to tackle making a bag.

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[FLYIN_HAYN]

That’s slick!

 

[Razorbak66]

That looks great we’ll done sir.