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Part Four]
Here we go...I think it's done!
42" circumference, ~33" long, pictured. X-Pac & 1000d Cordura.





Some accessory pockets. I should've sewn more tri-glides on the pack to attach pouches to, like on my last alpine pack. Next time...
Shoulder Straps

So these are the first straps I put on the pack. I was going for a simple old military design, but since I used 1/2-inch foam (which would be considered fairly thick for shoulder padding) I was getting some pressure points at the end of the pad. Not good.

I also made the sternum strap a little too low...whoops.
So I cut 'em off and made these:

Curved shoulder straps: pretty much the standard for backpacks these days. Also note the remvoable backpad/seat pad.
Small Stuff

Tiny hip pack for cameras & knives and what have you.

~5x5x2"

X-Pac water bladder sleeve.

This was going to go on the other side of my belt but I forgot to sew the loops on it. Ha. Sometimes I slip into autopilot while sewing....

This is a little beach backpack for my girlfriend.




Another hip pack. 1000d Cordura & X-Pac.


Velcro loop attachment.

So, this concludes my Hawai'i Pack series. I leave tomorrow. Hope everything works out. Ha!
Here're some links to some sweet pack-makers:
McHale PacksMystery RanchCilo GearWilderness Equipment