Pack build with Ultragrid material

[feanor]

Does anybody have a ballpark on yards of fabric for a bag aprox 80L to go on my frame. It will be fairly simple so not a ton of extra added panels etc. I can’t find my last bag dimensions with what in bought.

 

[WoodBow]

You could just run the math using an online calculator. Either use a rectangular or cylinder shape. Plug in some rough dimensions until you get the volume you want. You can then extrapolate that data into how many yards you will need. In general, fabric is not expensive. I try to buy enough for the current project and at least one more. I tend to buy 2-3 yards at a time.

 

[feanor]

That’s a good idea on volume calc. I’m going to sew using challenge ultra. So I don’t want to buy too much extra

 

[kherbstreit1775]

I did some very rough modeling based off a Mystery Ranch 80L pack and got about 1.2 yards, so maybe that will get you in the ball park I'd obviously lean towards getting a little extra

 

[feanor]

I believe I’m looking at 1.5 yards from my previous pack. This will get me really close without a ton of leftover.

 

[IBen]

Let us know how it turns out

 

[feanor]

Here’s what I have so far… fabric is pretty easy to work with. A little slick at times. Ultragrid is about half as light as 500 cordura.This is castlerock color. Aaaand I only managed to make one mistake so far.

 

[michaelc10]

looks great!

 

[feanor]

Getting close to being done. Just need to make a few strap adjustments and finish the roll top enclosure.

 

[jodafo]

Did you make your own frame? That looks amazing!

 

[feanor]

No it’s an xcurve frame. I made a cordura bag for it a couple years ago and just decided to update and streamline a few things with this model.

 

[feanor]

And the final photos. Simple roll top enclosure, and a borrowed bedlam design for pull tabs on the top zipper. I think this was for gloves and cold weather, but I enjoy ripping it apart and having the zipper come half down and open for quick access.

 

[caccrawfor]

nice work! Where did you get the pattern?

 

[PlumberED]

Nice job. I wish I had your sewing skills. How long did the project take you?

 

[feanor]

nice work! Where did you get the pattern?

Thanks. I made it myself. I had done a cordura pack a couple years ago and saved the pattern. I modified this one but kept the volume similar.

 

[feanor]

Nice job. I wish I had your sewing skills. How long did the project take you?

It probably took 10 hours or so. It’s hard to tell sometime when you get 20 minutes here and there to work on it. Grab a machine and start sewing. It’s not too tough when you practice and get a few projects under your belt.

 

[jsbymaster]

Great job! That looks awesome. How is the ultra fabric to work with compared to a lightweight silpoly?

 

[feanor]

I think it’s a bit easier to deal with. Still a little slippery. I just got back from a hunt, and it held up nicely. I’m very happy with it overall. I can’t see a downside to it when comparing cordura (besides cost).

 

[drew12]

Super cool, I'm a big fan of the zipper pull tabs... Definitely something I will be integrating!