[pct-l] Sew what?

[nickjstone2005pct at yahoo.com (Nick Simon)]

I have a GoLite Gust pack that I plan to use on the PCT this summer.  I've been happy so far with the comfort and capacity of the pack, but have grown increasingly bothered by the lack of external pockets or webbing for water bottles/maps/camera, etc.  
 
So, I'd like to sew.  
 
"Sew what", you say?  Problem is, I'm pretty sure that if I just go nuts with a needle and thread I'm going to ruin the pack, or even more likely, things will come unravelled as I hike and I'll leave a trail of personal effects behing me on the trail.  I'm looking for some simple guidance from anyone that has sewn such things onto a lightweight pack.  Do I have to use any kind of special needle?  Does regular old thread work?  I'm guessing that I just can buy nylon and/or webbing type material and cut to size?
 
Thanks!
 
Nick
Philadelphia, PA


		
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