tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235036783118449048.post6249256100036644610..comments2024-03-18T07:10:39.020-04:00Comments on No title required . . .: Tyvek BackpackNotitlerequiredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05738850827175755919noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235036783118449048.post-26081844423870162962017-02-07T08:15:16.368-05:002017-02-07T08:15:16.368-05:00oh wow! Recycle & DIY for life! Keep it up!oh wow! Recycle & DIY for life! Keep it up!@romanxpmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02071451385802784615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235036783118449048.post-23173371667903412762015-07-30T10:47:19.813-04:002015-07-30T10:47:19.813-04:00Try Dupont Tyvek still light weight water and wind...Try Dupont Tyvek still light weight water and windproof ,try carpenter tape or some call it carpet tape (tape will out last tyvek)instead of sewing it keeps seams water proof. and velco closing. Dupont Tyvek (Lowes or home depot have it)can be used for bigger bags. Run thru washer (cold water only & no soap) cuts down on sound but still water and wind proof.Vonda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08531542437254039903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235036783118449048.post-53784291263675755552013-10-18T18:48:27.001-04:002013-10-18T18:48:27.001-04:00Hyperlight uses a material called cuben fiber. It&...Hyperlight uses a material called cuben fiber. It's produced in a similar way to tyvek but is far stronger. Definitely not the same thing.<br /><br />here is a link to the tech section of their website: http://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com/technology<br /><br />Sweet repro though!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235036783118449048.post-77933006342874465362013-02-10T22:19:15.125-05:002013-02-10T22:19:15.125-05:00Ya that's a good idea.
The one thing i notice...Ya that's a good idea.<br /><br />The one thing i noticed after i made the bag was that it didn't hold it's shape very well. <br /><br />Unlike most big camping backpacks that have some sort of metal frame for your back, the tyvek bag was very flexible and had those stretch marks from the shoulder to the bottom.<br /><br />Notitlerequiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738850827175755919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235036783118449048.post-54847738238972639392013-02-08T17:58:36.935-05:002013-02-08T17:58:36.935-05:00Nice design. If you have a foam sleeping pad you m...Nice design. If you have a foam sleeping pad you may be able to roll it into a cylinder to give structure to the back and walls. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235036783118449048.post-21449952337345993002013-01-08T07:37:29.734-05:002013-01-08T07:37:29.734-05:00No not yet. It's still just folded up in the ...No not yet. It's still just folded up in the closet.<br /><br />I don't think it would be ideal if you are carrying a lot of weight. It's drawbacks are that it doesn't have a waist strap and the back support isn't rigid. <br /><br />I guess the real advantage of this bag is that it's strong, waterproof, light weight and can fold up to almost nothing. I could have added a waist strap and still kept it pretty light.<br /><br />This is still just sort of an emergency/backup bag that i might carry with me or keep in the trunk of my car. If i intended it to be my primary backpack that i hike with for several miles i think that i would have added the waist strap and looked into how to add two curved aluminum or wood back supports. <br /><br />Actually it might not have been too difficult, just sewing two channels in the back part. I probably would have also added a chest strap, pockets for water bottles on either side, maybe some more zipper pockets and straps too.<br /><br />Also a week after making this bag i made a small 12"x18" square one using just the clear packaging tape. It worked great, so you might not have to sew it together at all.<br /><br />-DaveNotitlerequiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738850827175755919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235036783118449048.post-78993506526723082132013-01-07T17:39:44.702-05:002013-01-07T17:39:44.702-05:00Have you tested out some decent weight for it yet ...Have you tested out some decent weight for it yet by chance? <br /><br />Sweet design man!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com