Pictures of DIY packs

[archeryrus]

Like to see pictures of diy packs and description of materials.

 

[reaper]

500D cordura,diy bag for my kifaru tacticle frame also fit bikini frames.

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[archeryrus]

Good work! Great pattern

 

[reaper]

More pictures with kifaru belt pockets

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[WoodBow]

Copy cat of kifaru ultralite frame. 500d cordura. Spandura on inside of belt and shoulder straps. 1/2" xpe foam. 1/8" hpde frame sheet.

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[nodakian]

Reaper, where did you find the Kryptek fabric?

 

[aion2come]

Both 500D Cordura with a stretchy pocket on the 2nd pack. The 2nd pack also has an X-Pac lining and back panel that goes next to the frame for ease in wiping blood off. Fit both Kifaru and the older Exo frames.

 

[reaper]

Reaper, where did you find the Kryptek fabric?

If my memories are good it was from rockywoods fabric but its been a while since i made this bag.The supplies comes from Hudson4supplies in Canada.

 

[Tartan]

500d cordura off of eBay. I will say mine seems a little more stiff and “crinkly” than some other 500d I’ve seen. Particularly when cold.

22” and 26” frames similar to the kifaru but with an HPG style yoke. Bags sized and designed similar to the kifaru tahr and reckoning.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Here's my person pack for stone glacier frames. 500d ranger green, xpac vx42 rear panels and bottom, stretch for the bladder sleeve and lower pockets (durastretch but picked up some spandura recently and like that too, a bit thicker), 70d collar and interior zipper pockets.

 

[archeryrus]

Do any of you talented people use a pattern or just go off other packs you like?

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

I don't think anyone is using a pattern kit that talks through the steps or anything, need to visualize the parts and how to assemble them to a degree.

 

[archeryrus]

Nice job!

 

[aion2come]

Yep, what pods8 said. I'll say that these first two back involved a lot of ripping out of stitches. That said, the second went WAY better than the first. Looked better too. Just got a new Singer 403A that works like a dream. That will make it easier as my old Kenmore had some problems. I'll be having another pack out by summer Lord willing.

 

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Very awesome stuff on this thread, Kudos to all the talented individuals.

 

[JimCraig]

Copy cat of kifaru ultralite frame. 500d cordura. Spandura on inside of belt and shoulder straps. 1/2" xpe foam. 1/8" hpde frame sheet.

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That frame looks great! Did you do anything specific to get the hip belt to curve in?

 

[WoodBow]

That frame looks great! Did you do anything specific to get the hip belt to curve in?

Nope. It would lay flat if not buckled. It takes a curved memory pretty quick though.

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[eagle_eye]

Just got a new Singer 403A that works like a dream.

AI, how do you like your new 403A? Is it new or new to you? My wife has a Singer Simple that I used for making a sylpoly shelter. It has been having issues as I've made a few small projects like a cargo panel and a grabit. I don't think it is heavy duty enough to handle webbing etc. The bobbin seems to be hitting and bending the needle and it gets stuck in the down position. I am getting the itch to make a pack and frame but may need a heavier duty machine. Just don't want to break the bank. This is a great thread, it is giving me some inspiration. By the way, I stopped by Kifaru International today. Some great products there.....

 

[aion2come]

AI, how do you like your new 403A? Is it new or new to you? My wife has a Singer Simple that I used for making a sylpoly shelter. It has been having issues as I've made a few small projects like a cargo panel and a grabit. I don't think it is heavy duty enough to handle webbing etc. The bobbin seems to be hitting and bending the needle and it gets stuck in the down position. I am getting the itch to make a pack and frame but may need a heavier duty machine. Just don't want to break the bank. This is a great thread, it is giving me some inspiration. By the way, I stopped by Kifaru International today. Some great products there.....

Eagle_eye, the machine is new to me. They don't make these any more. The Singer 401A and 403A are often said to be the premier household sewing machines, with direct drives and all metal gears. So far I love it. The guy I got it from had it tuned up super nicely, so it is super smooth. I haven't done any big projects yet, but have gotten through a backlog of small things like hemming my pants. LOL. You can find nice ones for around $100 in the midwest.

 

[eagle_eye]

Looks like they can go through some thick material. Do you think it can handle hpde?