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  Topic Name: Beginners MYOG Frame Bags on: August 23, 2012, 02:30:03 PM
KenSmithMT


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« on: August 23, 2012, 02:30:03 PM »
I've been watching and learing as much as I can from the forums here and have seen some great work.  I dove in head first a month ago and have finished my first set of frame bags.  I'm posting an overall shot for now.  I'm not happy with some of the minor details of the seat bag, and still need to make a front bag to go in front of my handlebar sling/tent.  As soon as they are done I'll post a full set of images. 

Thanks to everyone here who has posted their gear and tips.  I've never sewed a thing in my life so all of your tips and photos were invaluable.

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  Topic Name: Beginners MYOG Frame Bags Reply #1 on: August 24, 2012, 02:33:05 AM
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« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2012, 02:33:05 AM »
Great job!  Looks like it was well thought out.
Making a bar bag should be easy compared to what you've already made.  I bought mine but it's basically a double-ended, waterproof bag.  It then has Cordura reinforcing panels in high wear areas and a mesh pocket on the front.
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  Topic Name: Beginners MYOG Frame Bags Reply #2 on: August 24, 2012, 07:06:42 AM
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« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2012, 07:06:42 AM »
Thanks.  The bag I'm making next is actually a little square-ish bag to go in front of the sling/bar bag.  Similar to the front bag JerryW has in his kit.  I decided to make a bar sling (holding the MSR tent in this photo) rather than a bag to give a little more flexibility.  The sling has ladder loops sewn on to allow secure additions like a smaller front bag.  I am also going to sew up a dry bag for the tent out of VX21 to be waterproof and more durable.  Just waiting for some friends to figure out what they need so we can do a combined materials order.
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  Topic Name: Beginners MYOG Frame Bags Reply #3 on: October 10, 2012, 04:01:06 PM
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  Topic Name: Beginners MYOG Frame Bags Reply #4 on: October 27, 2012, 10:34:23 AM
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« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2012, 10:34:23 AM »
Hey nice set up!.  Great job at diving in and conquering the sewing.  Keep at it!  It gets easier and easier the more you sew this stuff up.  The more you attempt the more you will figure out those little bugs that keep popping up.  Keep innovating!
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  Topic Name: Beginners MYOG Frame Bags Reply #5 on: January 14, 2013, 04:45:11 PM
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« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2013, 04:45:11 PM »
This is a frame bag a friend of mine made for me in 1995, out of rubberized OD heavy duty nylon. It is still alive, and just needs a velcro replacement.
I had to show this somewhere.

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