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Subject: [at-l] Homemade Backpack Progress!
From: "Jeff Walters" <jeffjw@geocities.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 22:29:11 -0400
Reply-to: "Jeff Walters" <jeffjw@geocities.com>

Just to let everyone know, I have made incredible progress on my homemade (Jardine style) backpack. Now remember that I have had absolutely no previous experience with sowing! It's taken some time, but I am thrilled with the results so far.

The main sack section is now complete; including two side pouches (capable of carrying 2-liter bottles!), a mid-section pull string which goes in and out of 8 grommets (good for hanging socks and wet cloths), and a pull string top (I might add a flap). So far the backpack only weighs 7 oz. (without shoulder straps)!!! It's lighter than I thought it would be!

I'm still working on ideas for the shoulder straps. I'm considering copying the shoulder pad pattern off of a Gregory pack or possibly just buying some Camp Trails replacement straps. Any suggestions anyone?

Happy Trails,

Jeff Walters

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