First DIY pack

[maninthemaze]

Well, after several months of cussing and throwing things, I think I'm done with my first pack. This hasn't been a joy to do. With my slow learning curve and my "instant gratification" personality, it was a struggle to even finish it. So many times I wanted to just send my drawings, materials and a handful of cash to either Squirrels or Pods, and just say finish it. Either way it's done. I'm still gonna do some serious testing before I commit to taking it out west. I'll probably do some ruck runs with #25 pounds of sand and a steel pipe inside the gun scabbard. I don't think my local park would appreciate someone packing a rifle around. Now for the pictures!!!

Just the bag

Now with a Savage Model 12. It's got a 26" bull barrel and a 6x18x40 Nikon scope in case anyone's curious. Fully dressed it weighs 12 pounds.

All done up with the wings and a Kifaru lid.

Here you can see the side access to the water bladder compartment. It's got my 3 liter camel back in it. It's the zipper right next to the frame.

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[maninthemaze]

If I had it to do over. I would never have bought the scabbard from Eberlestock and just make one while I was making the pack. It was a pain to sew around and through all those layers, especially with the padding that's inside the scabbard. Next time, if there is a next time, I'll make my own.

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[maninthemaze]

Now with the bag collapsed and the wings folded in.

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[5shot]

That turned out great!

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[Tartan]

looks great!

 

[Squirrels]

Looks good to me brother!! The next one won't be near as frustrating...trust me.

 

[WV Mountaineer]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!

 

[LIWolverine]

That is awesome!


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[maninthemaze]

Thanks!! I'm definitely not gonna take any close up photos that highlight my stitching. The main bag and wings weren't too bad to make, but everything around the scabbard was a pain.

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[Lockster]

Looks pretty damn good to me

 

[reaper]

Thats an awesome work man!!

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[Dodgeis4me]

Looks good! I know how frustrating it can get. I also build my own pack the first project I did and it was definitely a learning experience

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