The pack project

[Scottyk]

So how hard can it be to make a pack with a decent harness? Its not easy i'l tell you
I wanted about a 50-55L pack that saves on weight whilst still having a comfortable harness. So I thought I would have a go.
The pack fabric is 210d dyneema x. The harness is spacer mesh and 500d nylon cordura.
The harness particularly is very time consuming but I am happy with the result, I have had 10kg in and it feels really good.
I am yet to put a lid on it, a roll top would be lighter but I like a lid. So far the weight is 1.1kg
Anyway here's a few pics, would be interested in thoughts and advice.
Edit: sorry the pics are on their side, you get the idea!

[wayno]

thats amazing, did it take a few goes to get the harness like that? you've put lot of work into shaping it like a professional one.....

[weeds]

Top job

[Scottyk]

thats amazing, did it take a few goes to get the harness like that? you've put lot of work into shaping it like a professional one.....

Yep, there was a few false starts, throw aways, cursing and general frustration.
The spacer mesh helps as it stretches which makes the sewing precision a little less important.

[GBW]

I like it!

[Tortoise]

Wow!! That's brilliant, Scottyk.

I'd like to order one with side pockets & compression straps, with the lid.

[Scottyk]

Wow!! That's brilliant, Scottyk.

I'd like to order one with side pockets & compression straps, with the lid.

That may be possible in the future Tortoise, watch this space.......

[Tortoise]

I will! Reckon you're seriously onto something there.

[simonm]

That is looking very nice.

[Arctic Camel]

Fair play to you, looks like a good design for bush walking.

[Lizzy]

Some people on this forum have a talent with the sewing machine- you are definitely one of them!!! Looking good- reminds me of Exped Lightning a bit.

[Scottyk]

I like clean simple packs. Single compartment, no straps and bits and pieces hanging on the outside to catch on scrub. Others like all of that stuff but I reckon simple is best for me.
Harness has to be comfortable and adjustable with stays help the keep the contents of the pack out your back.
I made a lid and it turned out ok but I am struggling a little with puckering on the seams of the PU coated dyneema x, very frustrating.
Spending way too much time on this but I get a bit obsessive at times!

[undercling-mike]

That's a great looking pack! I can sympathise with spending heaps of time to get the seams to come out just right, and often for no real practical benefit! If you're a bit obsessive like me though it'll be worth it to get it right, even if others wouldn't notice you can still enjoy it.

[perfectlydark]

Fantastic! Blown away by that harness

[DanShell]

Great work mate, your workmanship looks fantastic. As with any project there will always be something the creator is not quite happy with but 99.9% of others wouldn't bat an eye lid at it.

Id buy one. I love clean simple packs. One big compartment and a roll top lid is fine by me but it needs to have a comfortable harness system. Let us know when we can place our orders, Ill have mine in black or a darker colour

[Scottyk]

Great work mate, your workmanship looks fantastic. As with any project there will always be something the creator is not quite happy with but 99.9% of others wouldn't bat an eye lid at it.

Id buy one. I love clean simple packs. One big compartment and a roll top lid is fine by me but it needs to have a comfortable harness system. Let us know when we can place our orders, Ill have mine in black or a darker colour

Thanks Dan
Been doing a bit more sewing over the last few days, standby for more updates....