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How To Make Your Own Ultralight Backpack.

Features

  • Weight: 12 oz.  ish
  • Capacity:  4400+ cu. in.
  • Deep mesh side pockets for water and quick-access items
  • Mesh back pocket for drying items
  • Waist belt included
  • Material cost:  approx. $30  

Material List   (first number is Quest Outfitters item no. 800-359-6931)

1013     200 denier coated oxford or 330d Cordura 1 yd.

1014     2.2 oz. coated ripstop nylon                    7/8 yd. (28” minimum)

1209     Lycra micro mesh                                  1/4 yd.

1201     Poly mesh                                             1/2 yd.

2030     1” nylon webbing (lt. wt.)                         2 2/3 yds.

2031     ¾” Grosgrain ribbon                                3 yds.

2402     3/32” shock cord                                                 1 1/2 yds.

2507     1/16” drawcord                                        1 1/3 yds                                 

3010     1” ladderlock buckles                             2 ea.

3067     1” Dual side release buckle                     1 ea.

2700     thread (120 yd. spool)                             3 ea.

3059     elliptical toggle                                       1 ea.

2100     ¾” Hook (like Velcro)                              2/3 yd.

2101     ¾” Loop (like Velcro)                              2/3 yd.

 

For optional slide top closure order…

2402     Shock cord                                             1 1/ 3 yds. more

 

Download full intructions here! 

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