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Customer Projects
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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!
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Matt Gilbert: Ultralight Backpack
mttgilbert@gmail.com

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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!
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Sharon Landrum:
Backyard Canopy

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send us an email. Please include: Project Picture, Name, and your e-mail
address if you don't mind being contacted by others interested in making the
same thing.
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