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Here
is a fairly basic backpack for those outdoor types who wouldn't mind making
their own gear and go through the trouble of putting their hands (and feet)
to work with scissors and a sewing machine. For the sake of simplicity,
I'll dub our project as the LAB (for Lightweight Adventure Backpack). This
actually came into being after I constructed the "van Peski" pack or the
GVP G4 pack posted at a site some time ago. And yeah, I was able to download
a copy of the instructions and diagrams. Unfortunately, the site is currently
unavailable and I believe the authors are updating and rewriting the instructions. |
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The
2,300 cu. in., 14 oz.
Lightweight Adventure
Backpack (LAB) |
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I
had great success with the van Peski pack project, in fact I have already
made three of them with each subsequent model sporting improvements in
comfort and utility. The next step for me was to conceive of a pack similar
to the former but smaller in size (good for up to 3 days max of lightweight
backpacking) and one that has a lid cum pocket to cover and secure the
top opening. Yes, I know that this addition will add weight but a hiker
friend of mine insisted of putting a lid on the van Peski-type of pack.
He actually liked my homemade GVP pack that he asked me to build one for
him but with the lid on it. I also adopted the way a ground pad is attached
to the pack, which also serves as the frame. Ditto for the front no-see-um
mesh pocket. Some of the major innovations I added were primarily focused
on the hipbelt area. They are the load-transfering system (LTF) and the
ability of the webbing hipbelt to be completely extricated from the pack. |
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