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The pictures show the ultralight backpack I made. It was inspired by the Gossamer Gear G4 pack, but was designed to be simpler, lighter, and more compact. 

The pack is made from 1.1oz ripstop sil-nylon, uncoated 1.3oz ripstop nylon, and heavier cordura in high wear and reinforced areas. Overall the pack weighs 8.5 ounces and will hold approximately 30 liters of gear. This pack was designed to be part of a backpacking setup that has a base weight of about 6 pounds. The pack uses a Thermarest Z-Lite as the frame; there is a pocket on the inside of the bag to accommodate the pad. There is an extra loop and pocket to hold a water reservoir against the frame compartment.  The shoulder straps and waist belt have compartments that accept extra socks, underwear, or other garments to provide the padding. There are three external pockets used primarily for rain gear and water bottles. The whole pack is encompassed by a unified compression binding to help hold smaller loads The shoulder straps have small mesh pockets to hold bars, goos, or a compass as necessary.

I hope you can use this!

 

 

 

Matt Gilbert: Ultralight Backpack 
mttgilbert@gmail.com

 

 

 

My backyard canopy is holding up great! The kids love sitting under it when there is a breeze, it fills up like a parachute. At night my deck light lights it up. 

Here is how I made the canopy:

Using coated 1.9oz Nylon ripstop,  My deck is 19 x 19 feet so I bought wholesale and owfinc cut the lengths for me.  They were VERY helpful. I sewed the 60" strips together making a big square using polyester thread, sealed the seams put aside to dry.  Installed six hooks. Three in brick wall and one atop each wooden post that I cemented in the center and two ends of deck.  I then took the square out and marked where I would put the 6 Grommets (1 in each corner and center of poll and opposite side). I did not put support on all sides due to rain runoff, (I have no gutters) this keeps it from puddling on canopy.   I reinforced the ripstop with  6 inch x 6 inch canvas squares on both sides of material where I was placing the grommets for strength.   Once I got the grommets in I put them over the hooks to check the fit. Now only thing left is to hem the canopy.  For the center support I use an extension pole placed in table instead of the umbrella.

Make your own and then enjoy!

Sharon Landrum: Backyard Canopy

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