 Topic Name: Calling Village, 12Wheels and Dave C – DIY Seat Packs
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on: September 08, 2010, 10:05:10 AM
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Polarcherry
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« on: September 08, 2010, 10:05:10 AM » |
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Hello,
I’ve just joined bikepacking.net after finding the site a couple of months ago, so this is my first post. The reason why I have called for you 3 gents is I have found pictures on the site of your homemade DIY projects.
I have just made a custom frame bag for my Chromag Hardtail, mainly by looking at the photos on this site and various links to other sites and blogs. It has been a very successful project.
I made it from an off cut of kelvar re-enforced cordura that I found cheap on a UK fabric site – supposedly what they make fireman suits from. It is a very strong fabric for the weight but not water resistant, so I have just ordered some X-PAC fabric from Germany for my next project.
The Seat Pack
I am intending on buying an Epic Designs/Revelate seat pack in the New Year (or sooner if funds allow), but I’m also interested in having a go at making my own for use in the autumn but also as a spare as I’m trying to persuade my girlfriend to try bikepacking with me.
I am looking, if you would be so kind, for any tips, hints, build photos or templates that you might have on your seatpacks that might help me along the way. This build def looks more complex than the frame bag, esp. the flexible frame, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Cheers,
Rik
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Topic Name: Calling Village, 12Wheels and Dave C – DIY Seat Packs
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Reply #1 on: September 09, 2010, 09:36:42 AM
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Village
Location: Austin, TX
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« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2010, 09:36:42 AM » |
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Hi Rik,
I might make another bag for myself soon with a couple little improvements. If so I'll document the process with photos and notes. I'll get back to you shortly with some build tips.
-Jared
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Topic Name: Calling Village, 12Wheels and Dave C – DIY Seat Packs
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Reply #2 on: September 09, 2010, 09:49:21 AM
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Polarcherry
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« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2010, 09:49:21 AM » |
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Superb, thanks for all the help Jared.
Rik
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Topic Name: Calling Village, 12Wheels and Dave C – DIY Seat Packs
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Reply #3 on: September 12, 2010, 07:48:12 AM
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DaveC
Location: Kalispell, MT
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« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2010, 07:48:12 AM » |
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Mine was hard to make and is very far from perfect. I do think you can make a functional one without hard reinforcements. The ballistics in mine does a good enough job giving it shape without more help.
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Topic Name: Calling Village, 12Wheels and Dave C – DIY Seat Packs
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Reply #4 on: September 26, 2010, 02:57:54 AM
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boddunn
Location: Kirby Muxloe, England
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« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2010, 02:57:54 AM » |
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I gave up trying to make mine, it just looked rubbish and didn't hang very well so I bought a Revelate one which I've not actually got round to using (I'm waiting for the cuben MLD tarp to arrive). If you like I can let you know how it's made and post some pics if it helps; let me know if you're interested.
Matt
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Topic Name: Calling Village, 12Wheels and Dave C – DIY Seat Packs
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Reply #5 on: September 26, 2010, 07:56:05 AM
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Polarcherry
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« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2010, 07:56:05 AM » |
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Cheers Matt,
That would be great if you could
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Topic Name: Calling Village, 12Wheels and Dave C – DIY Seat Packs
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Reply #6 on: September 27, 2010, 07:06:42 AM
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boddunn
Location: Kirby Muxloe, England
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« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2010, 07:06:42 AM » |
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No worries,
I'll try and get some pics done in the next few days.
Speak soon,
Matt
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Topic Name: Calling Village, 12Wheels and Dave C – DIY Seat Packs
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Reply #7 on: October 15, 2010, 07:51:52 PM
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grannygear
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« Reply #7 on: October 15, 2010, 07:51:52 PM » |
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Topic Name: Calling Village, 12Wheels and Dave C – DIY Seat Packs
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Reply #8 on: October 15, 2010, 09:59:12 PM
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boddunn
Location: Kirby Muxloe, England
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« Reply #8 on: October 15, 2010, 09:59:12 PM » |
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No worries,
I'll try and get some pics done in the next few days.
Speak soon,
Matt
Famous last words.... I got caught on a fallen tree and now I've got a fractured shoulder blade. Bugger... Feel free to post a reply in a week or so when I've stopped moaning to remind me to take some pics! Sorry for being tardy, Matt |
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