Backcountry Forum
Backpacking & Hiking Gear

Backcountry Forum
Our long-time Sponsor - the leading source for ultralite/lightweight outdoor gear
 
 
 

Amazon.com
Backpacking Forums
---- Our Gear Store ----
The Lightweight Gear Store
 
 WINTER CAMPING 

Shelters
Bivy Bags
Sleeping Bags
Sleeping Pads
Snow Sports
Winter Kitchen

 SNOWSPORTS 

Snowshoes
Avalanche Gear
Skins
Hats, Gloves, & Gaiters
Accessories

 ULTRA-LIGHT 

Ultralight Backpacks
Ultralight Bivy Sacks
Ultralight Shelters
Ultralight Tarps
Ultralight Tents
Ultralight Raingear
Ultralight Stoves & Cookware
Ultralight Down Sleeping Bags
Ultralight Synthetic Sleep Bags
Ultralight Apparel


the Titanium Page
WM Extremelite Sleeping Bags

 CAMPING & HIKING 

Backpacks
Tents
Sleeping Bags
Hydration
Kitchen
Accessories

 CLIMBING 

Ropes & Cordage
Protection & Hardware
Carabiners & Quickdraws
Climbing Packs & Bags
Big Wall
Rescue & Industrial

 MEN'S APPAREL 

Jackets
Shirts
Baselayer
Headwear
Gloves
Accessories

 WOMEN'S APPAREL 

Jackets
Shirts
Baselayer
Headwear
Gloves
Accessories

 FOOTWEAR 

Men's Footwear
Women's Footwear

 CLEARANCE 

Backpacks
Mens Apparel
Womens Apparel
Climbing
Footwear
Accessories

 BRANDS 

Black Diamond
Granite Gear
La Sportiva
Osprey
Smartwool

 WAYS TO SHOP 

Sale
Clearance
Top Brands
All Brands

 Backpacking Equipment 

Shelters
BackPacks
Sleeping Bags
Water Treatment
Kitchen
Hydration
Climbing


 Backcountry Gear Clearance

Topic Options
Rate This Topic
#87431 - 01/18/08 05:41 PM Roll top closure
Erik Offline
member

Registered: 08/26/02
Posts: 348
Loc: Maryland
Howdy folks,LTNS!

I was wondering if anybody had a link to instructions for making a roll top closure on a pack? I have a fair idea of how it should go but I want to make sure.Its been awhile since Ive been on here so I cant remember if theres any instructions for this or not.Thanks alot,

Top
#87432 - 01/19/08 12:36 AM Re: Roll top closure [Re: Erik]
frenchie Offline
member

Registered: 10/05/05
Posts: 461
Loc: Lyon, France
For a start, this could help
http://www.backpacking.net/makegear/gvp-pack/index.html
And
http://www.andersj.se/lightrygga1.htm
Very easy, but you need some plastic piece to stiffen one side of the opening. I think thru-hiker used to sell them, if not, a stripe of stiff plastic sheet will do.

Top
#87433 - 01/19/08 04:17 AM Re: Roll top closure [Re: frenchie]
TurkeyBacon Offline
member

Registered: 10/04/02
Posts: 524
Loc: Boston
Do you realy need the stiff plastic? My commuter bag (a cross between a bike trunk and a courier bag) is just silnylon, a zipper and two velcro tabs on either side. Its realy long and wide and works just fine. Roll top closures are not difficult.
Why do you want a roll top closure? Are you trying to make it water resistant/proof? If you are just trying to make a neat top that does not require a lid, then there is an easier ways of doing it, but they are not water resistant.
Some pics of a very flimsy but effective roll top...
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/tbdesigns/sewing/comutetrunk8_8_1.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/tbdesigns/sewing/comutetrunk7_7_1.jpg
Scott
_________________________
I had superhuman powers, but my therapist took them away.

Top
#87434 - 01/19/08 11:35 AM Re: Roll top closure [Re: TurkeyBacon]
frenchie Offline
member

Registered: 10/05/05
Posts: 461
Loc: Lyon, France
The stiff plastic makes the closing easier, neater, and stronger: you can really "stuff" the bag, without a lot of fabric, and it's definitly more "watertight".

Top
#87435 - 01/19/08 11:40 AM Re: Roll top closure [Re: Erik]
atraildreamer Offline
member

Registered: 10/21/05
Posts: 74
Loc: RI
Check out the following link:

http://www.jwbasecamp.com/Articles/DryGear/index.html

Lots of good info about the subject!

Top
#87436 - 01/20/08 09:31 AM Re: Roll top closure [Re: atraildreamer]
Erik Offline
member

Registered: 08/26/02
Posts: 348
Loc: Maryland
Thanks alot folks!! Ill check these out.

Top
#87437 - 01/20/08 11:00 AM Re: Roll top closure [Re: Erik]
midnightsun03 Offline
member

Registered: 08/06/03
Posts: 2936
Loc: Alaska
Most of the roll top bags I've seen use webbing to stiffen the opening and provide a 'spool' to roll the fabric around. Usually the webbing extends beyond the edges of the opeing and buckles are attached so you can either buckle them together to make a handle, or have webbing and buckles extending from the lower corners of the bag so you can turn the bag into a cinch sack. Look at roll-top bags made for boaters. Here's an example:



MNS
_________________________
YMMV. Viewer discretion is advised.

Top

Shout Box

Highest Quality Lightweight Down Sleeping Bags
 
Western Mountaineering Sleeping Bags
 
Lite Gear Talk - Featured Topics
Backcountry Discussion - Featured Topics
Make Your Own Gear - Featured Topics
Featured Photos
Spiderco Chaparral Pocketknife
David & Goliath
Also Testing
Trip Report with Photos
Seven Devils, Idaho
Oat Hill Mine Trail 2012
Dark Canyon - Utah
Who's Online
0 registered (), 257 Guests and 0 Spiders online.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newest Members
Noodles, McCrary, DanyBacky, Rashy Willia, WanderBison
13240 Registered Users
Forum Links
Disclaimer
Policies
Site Links
Backpacking.net
Lightweight Gear Store
Backpacking Book Store
Lightweight Zone
Hiking Essentials

Our long-time Sponsor, BackcountryGear.com - The leading source for ultralite/lightweight outdoor gear:

Backcountry Forum
 

Affiliate Disclaimer: This forum is an affiliate of BackcountryGear.com, Amazon.com, R.E.I. and others. The product links herein are linked to their sites. If you follow these links to make a purchase, we may get a small commission. This is our only source of support for these forums. Thanks.!
 
 

Since 1996 - the Original Backcountry Forum
Copyright © The Lightweight Backpacker & BackcountryForum