The pack is blue like this. I think the mesh side pockets, straps, buckles and attachments are in usable condition. I've removed the zip pullers for use with a new pack.

Hihi, Hard for me to know what I’m looking for if I can’t touch it in person. Looking at this 4mm foam from micheal’s. I think that’s too big, Should I be looking for 1 or 2mm?

Anywhere else I should look?

This community has helped me throughout this project but this is my first post. I am making a delivery backpack for cyclists, think Deliveroo Just Eat ect. for a University project.

In terms of an outer material I am looking for something that will do the job whilst also being PVC free if possible. I have some Vaude Aqua Back pannier bags where the material would be perfect and Vaude claim it is PVC free without really giving much else away. Does anybody have any idea what the material could be. I am assuming its a PU coating but I am not sure.

I hope you guys can shine some light on this and thank you in advance for taking the time to help this community has been great and all of my questions have been answered in previous posts so far.

I’m about to start on a 40L pack for shorter backpacking trips. My top choice is ultra 200x but the white seems sold out at RSBTR. The next best choice seems to be dyneema 2.9. Does anyone have experience with it for this type of application?

I'm iso of a more breathable, lower volume type of spacer mesh to use on a trail running vest

Found 3 small cuts in my Waterproof jacket yesterday, I have no idea how I did it. How should I go about repairing this? Cross stitch then seam seal?

As you guys know, I have a dog who wears blankets/clothes.

I'm dialling in an idea for making a wearable dog blanket, but I have material and filling questions. I know I would like to use a more easily washable down substitute, does anyone have any suggestions that would play nicely with ripstop nylon (or a better fabric should one be suggested to me).

Hey MYOG, I’ve been a huge fan of my /u/g8trtim UL Windshell jacket. I’ve also been very happy with my senchi style alpha hoodie. However, during climbing and running in windy Norway, I’ve been wanting to try a windproof, highly breathable vest with lightweight alpha insulation and a snug hood.

Since all my jacket/top patterns had raglan sleeves, I tried drafting a pattern from another jacket. I managed to create something that sort of works. However, I’m struggling on creating the hood. The original jacket I drafted from had a rather complex hood and I just want a simple 3-piece hood.

Does anyone have any tips on adapting an existing hood pattern (e.g. the UL Windshell hood) to my neckline

Alternatively tips on drafting a 3-piece hood from an existing jacket with a 6-piece hood?

Or lastly if anyone has a no sleeves pattern or tips for simply creating a non raglan/sleeves version of the UL Windshell, it would be a tremendous help.

Thanks!

At what point will the moisture-wicking properties of other fabrics be overcome by cotton or can good baselayers be made out of a cotton blend at all?

Some minor adjustments made. Top strap/ webbing to be added on and then onto the main frame bags! Not the nearest job, but definitely a good learning curve for me.

As the title says really! Can anyone recommend a fabric which is available from a UK or European supplier suitable for lightweight walking trousers/ shorts?

Thanks!

I like the design of this kind of duffel. After some searching I can't quite find any pattern that is similar. I also don't have any duffels like this at home to reference. Does anyone have a basic pattern I can reference?

Thanks!

I've been carrying my crampons in the cut-off leg of an old pair of jeans (one side sewn shut). Very classy.

I'd like to replace that with something lighter, but at least equally puncture resistant. Can anyone recommend a fabric for this application?

Not affiliated - posting in case it’s useful to anyone here. Looks like some good deals!

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I'm in want of some larger, better-fitting float bags for my canoe. I believe there's some pack-rafters here, is that heat sealing material the best choice for this? Any material sources or other online resources would be much appreciated

I'm a highschool student learning Industrial design unfortunately in my school no one really knows much about backpacks, where do I start with ergonomics?

Hello all, I have spent a lot of time digging through forums researching for an upcoming project in which I plan to make a more optimized offset pole two person shelter. The only thing I haven’t figured out is whether or not designs include a seam allowance on the cat curve where two main panels are connected. All the designs I have seen seem to omit the extra material in this location while maintaining it in the assembly of the large panels. Wouldn’t this decrease the dimensions by a half an inch or whatever the seam tape overlap is? Is this intentional and done to compliment the cat curve? Any insight or clarity would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

Black Diamond uses a stitchless edge tape in sine if their products like the Distance packs (https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/product/distance-15-backpack-1/). Has anyone found a similar product to this take available to the rest of us? How is the durability?

here’s a picture of the tape in use

I want to learn how to make my own gore tex jackets, but i lack knowledge on the build process does anyone have any websites to share or videos

I am a pretty good hiker who builds trails professionally in the summer I'm also pretty good at sewing, and this year I would like to make my pack. but I also want to go a bit off the beaten path and I happen to have a good bit of carbon fiber, has anyone ever made a custom fit back out of carbon fiber or fiberglass? I figure I could make that and then I could do some simple padding on the inside of the back and add some holes so it's not too hot. I would also have no problem adding aluminum or super light basalt fiber rods to stiffen up the back. I drew a quick sketch as well, so Let me know if this seems reasonable, or if anyone has done it before.

I recently saw a NightHawkInLite where he used a tube of silicone caulk to waterproof a canvas drop cloth. Do any have experience with using siliconized fabrics? Pros/cons? Any reason not to diy the fabric? I’m looking for a cheap fabric to make edc pouches/ bags out of that are water/dirt resistant and pretty durable. Any other fabric recommendations would be helpful as well!