Home Made Gear?

Done, 890g. I'm happy with that.
I'll put on removable hipbelt pockets once I've tested it.

Awesome Papa Dragon! Looks great! What are you doing about rain? Just taking a bag liner/plastic bag on the inside?

Thanks Ruth
The navy lid is waterproof, the grey on the sides water resistant. I haven't sealed any seams yet though.
Clothes and sleeping gear in black bags, and a poncho over the top.

Good job papa... how long did it take all in all?

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Silverthorne wrote: Good job papa... how long did it take all in all?

Many hours, and much unpicking and re-stitching
Didn't keep a record, but if I ever made another it would definitely go quicker.

Tested with 10kg load this weekend, just a couple minor mods needed, and some final stitching, nice light pack

This may be the only thread on VE that I don't really follow

Anyway - throwing in my 2c worth on grass stakes.

I had some grass stakes made up by our local laser cutting company, Clifford Engineering (you can google them if you are looking for contact details). The design I sent them was as follows - with the added requirement of a 90 degree bend down the vertical axis:


The result was this:


Disclaimer: this design has not been tested as would be required for climbing gear (or actually at all), the design is intended for 2 stakes to be used in combination for abseiling only, and only on very solid ground where the stakes are not moving. I take no responsibility for anything that goes wrong if you should use my design.

Papa Dragon, your pack looks amazing! Well done

Thanks Josh. I'm happy with it, light and comfortable.
Second test neeext weekend, Sterkhorn, but tenting at BMC.

Silver Dream Machine
608g, ripstop nylon shell, goose down fill.

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