In this episode of zipworks, I'm making a DIY ultralight backpack intented for fast and light overnight hiking. Really excited to share this one, I think it turned out a fantastic pack - my best sewing work to date! It's fairly small, frameless and hipbeltless - so it's suited to shorter trips with minimal gear or a thru-hike if you have your gear extremely dialed. The main body is made from Ecopak Ultra 200, the shoulder straps from venom and then there is variety of mesh fabrics used for the pocketes. It's a roll-top with a magnetic closure and the buckles for the top and sternum strap are magnetized as well. The final weight came out to 14oz and the dimensions are 11x7x30in, which works out to a total usable internal volume of about 30L.
Thanks for watching!
#myog #diy #ultralight #bespokegear #hiking #zipworks
CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:22 Features
1:32 Specs
2:28 Straps
5:35 Back
6:43 Sleeve
7:13 Bottom
8:11 Front
8:49 Internal pocket
9:21 Sides
10:48 Assembly
12:55 Top Hem
14:03 Outro
ABOUT
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This video is not a tutorial per se. This is how I enjoy documenting a few of my projects, it's not meant as a comprehensive sew-along guide. Some may find it useful to see how I like do things but my hope is primarily that some will find these videos inspiring - sparking creativity and ideas for making their very own bespoke gear. My thinking is that by showing the projects in a fast-paced and light-hearted manner conveys the message that making your own ultralight gear as a hobby is not very difficult and ultimately a very rewarding pursuit.
That said, I realise that some people watching this may want to follow along and some of them will be beginners at sewing. I try my best to not leave any important steps out of the clips but for anyone finding it hard to follow even with a rewatch I will be including some commentary for each step of the process below which may shed more light. If not, leave a comment below and I or someone else in the community may be able to help.
SPECS
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These are the measurements I used to cut the pattern pieces by simply drawing the straight lines onto fabric.
PDF:
If you would like to attempt printing the pattern to paper johnnythunder.makes (IG) contributed these files:
AI: zipworks.io/docs/010_pattern.ai
DXF: zipworks.io/docs/010_pattern.dxf
SHOULDER STRAP PATTERN
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Linked below is a printable shoulder strap pattern, availiable for purchase.
www.buymeacoffee.com/zipworks...
MATERIALS
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Ultra - geni.us/nBERi18 (Ripstopbytheroll)
Venom - geni.us/qejMP (Ripstopbytheroll)
Robic - geni.us/aRy2 (Ripstopbytheroll)
Inner nylon - geni.us/eDvtZq (Ripstopbytheroll)*
Durastretch - bit.ly/3G7M8gb (OWFInc)
Spandura - bit.ly/3oTJKTu (Seattle Fabrics)
Heavy duty mesh (non-stretch) - bit.ly/3hcYGbj (Adventurexpert)*
Spacer mesh - geni.us/t7cw (Ripstopbytheroll)*
Lycra mesh - bit.ly/3bjKIAJ (Funki Fabrics UK) alt. 1209C from bit.ly/2RpfYIF (Quest)*
Webbing - geni.us/rgb7F (Ripstopbytheroll)*
Fold-over elastic - bit.ly/2RpuMHc (Adventurexpert)
Top strap buckle - geni.us/TKdoNE (Ripstopbytheroll)
Sternum strap buckle - geni.us/FHhJK71 (Ripstopbytheroll)
Springless cord lock - geni.us/ysiy (Ripstopbytheroll)* alt. bit.ly/3H451A6 (Adventurexpert)
Cordlock - geni.us/4LUAbX (Ripstopbytheroll)
Ladder lock - geni.us/rzM5D3 (Ripstopbytheroll)* alt. bit.ly/3tO0JWP (Adventurexpert)
Thread - geni.us/fbetXFM (Ripstopbytheroll)
Grosgrain - bit.ly/3uQaeX7 (Adventurexpert)
Sewable magnets - bit.ly/3IcVrMw (Magnordic, Denmark based)
* For a variety of reasons, I'm not always be able to link the exact item used in the video. Sometimes it is no longer sold, sometimes I got something at a local store. Often, I simply forget where I got something in the first place. In those cases, I will link what I think is the closest equivalent or what I would opt for now.
TOOLS
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Sewing Machine - geni.us/4E44y8 (Amazon)
Rotary Cutter - geni.us/sst984g (Amazon)
Metal Ruler - geni.us/hQgXZ (Amazon)
Framing Square - geni.us/yNw3yit (Amazon)
Quilting Ruler - geni.us/Nk5B (Amazon)
Wonder Tape - geni.us/B1ebTd (Amazon)
Tailors Chalk - geni.us/Lmn0jJK (Amazon)
Chalk Liner - geni.us/rd5z (Amazon)
Marker - geni.us/PrDN (Amazon)
Cutting Mat - geni.us/oBwEGn (Amazon)
Fabric Scissors - geni.us/7kGqTT (Amazon)
Thread Snips - geni.us/mZ7pEps (Amazon)
Seam Ripper - geni.us/z1f8erT (Amazon)
Clips - geni.us/VVfbsx (Amazon)
Pins - geni.us/SbSW (Amazon)
Needles - geni.us/cUVcrXm (Amazon)
Presser Foot - geni.us/Lkljs (Amazon)
DISCLAIMER
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Links included in this description might be affiliate links.