External Carbon Frame Backpack from Scratch

[nighthawkf-117]

Brain lid is done. Pretty simple lid with 3 separate compartments. I use my lids to keep all of my camp goodies and gadgets in so I make it easily removable with buckles.

 

[nighthawkf-117]

And a pretty simple load shelf. I used Xpac for the interior of the self, as its fully waterproof and should wash blood out easier than other fabrics. Its attaches to the slots in the frame with simple 3d printed keepers.

This pretty much wraps up this pack! Thanks to all for following. I hope this can inspire someone else to build their own gear. My journey started with one simple project and has now grown into the ability to do this. Everyone is capable of making their own gear at home with simple tools!

Ill update this thread with some pictures from this packs first trip (Montana Spring Bear).

 

[slimbw3]

Great job and excellent work!!!

 

[mattminative]

Very cool. Following along to see how it works on some hunts.

 

[ZDR]

Looking forward to seeing some pics of it being used. Well done!

 

[hammer0419]

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!

 

[nighthawkf-117]

I was able to harvest a Bear in MT several weeks ago. Here are some pics of the some quarters strapped to my pack. It carried the weight well. Between my partner and I we were able to pack out the whole bear and all of our backcountry kit. I estimate close to 100lbs on my back during that 4 mile hike. A pack out that heavy is never fun but the pack couldn’t have performed better. And please ignore my dumb grin after getting my bear off a terrible slope