ULTRA Lightweight Backpack - Homemade

A review of my latest DIY project: A homemade backpack for ultra lightweight to super ultralight backpacking trips. Since developing an interest in ultralight backpacking, I've found that one of the challenges inherent to the sport is acquiring the gear necessary for this pursuit. Of course you can spend hundreds (perhaps even thousands) of dollars to get the gear that fits your needs, but I've found that the best way to keep costs low, as well as get a perfectly customized piece of equipment, is to make it yourself. So after putting much thought and research into exactly what I wanted in a U.L. backpack, I fired up the old sewing machine and went to work. Here is what I came up with...

Homemade Ultralight Backpack:
Concept:
• Custom, durable, and lightweight pack for use in conjunction with S.U.L. gear system.
• 3 season use with multi-day, long distance capabilities.
• Partially inspired by the GoLite Breeze, the Gossamer Gear G4, and my own specific needs.

Specs:
• Weight: 5.2 ounces
• Volume: Approx. 2,000 cubic inches
• Size: 22"x12"x5 ½"
• Materials: 1.1oz ripstop nylon / snag-less micro-mesh

Features:
• Frameless pack
• Top-loading (with drawstring closure)
• Protection flap on top opening
• Large external mesh pouch on front
• Water bottle pockets on both sides
• Shock-cord compression system
• Multiple attachment/lashing points
• Wide, padded shoulder straps
• Slim design hip strap
• Triple-stitched seams (pockets & straps sewn thru)

* If you would like to make a pack similar to this, please don't hesitate to contact me and I will gladly send you any info I can that might assist you. If you don't have the time (or patience lol) for this project, but still want a pack like this, feel free to PM me and I may consider putting one together for you.

To see any of the videos referenced in this video (including trips, projects, and reviews of the gear shown), please visit my channel. Thanks!
http://www.youtube.com/user/intenseangler

* This video is also currently being featured on my Blog, along with other videos and outdoor related articles. You can stop by for a visit at:
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[townkevin59]

Great Video, your quite skilled. I was wondering if you have thought of an attached rain cover that could be pulled from a small pouch (Built into the pack) to cover your gear & pack when out in the wilderness?...also, it would prevent dampness from invading the pack when not used through the night. I just thought I would pass the idea along...Oh, and maybe a "D-ring" to hoist it into the air to double as a bear bag!

[intenseangler]

@townkevin59 Brilliant mods! Thanks for the awesome ideas!

[rajivaksa]

hey brother- thank you immensely for the extremely well thought out kit ideas/suggestions. i absolutely love your DIY "common man" approach to setups. genius!. you have given me so so many ideas. i aint preaching, so please dont bash me, but i dont eat fish and stuff (minus survival scenario). any suggestions on uber lightweight meals/snacks/etc.... ive got alot, but you most likely have some stuff i havent thought about. you are a true inspiration. thanks my man! peace to you.

[intenseangler]

@rajivaksa Thanks my friend, I really appreciate that! I'd definitely love to hear some of your tips for food... I love a good meal! :-)

Peace my friend.....

[ScoutsNOA]

Brother I keep coming back to this vid of yours, among others, lol but I'm still hoping to make am ultra light weight pack soon, I hope.

[intenseangler]

@ScoutsNOA Right on Brother. Thanks!

By the way, I really need to get ahold of you about those shirts before long!

[Washkeeton]

Love the job you did on this small back pack. Curious is the ripstop nylon the silnylon (sp), I would love to know where you got your materials... I know Im going to have to send off for what ever I do use. Any instructions you would like to share I would love to hear. Im just starting the journey of making my own gear. I would like to see a few more fishing videos... any tricks of the trade so to speak.. They dont jump on my line like they do yours. LOL

[slackersurreal]

Great pack, great idea. One thing I noticed that could be an improvement is a chest buckle, it's a bit more important than the belt one as it keeps the pack weight resting on your chest instead of your shoulders making things much more comfortable.

[resmiley1]

Hey John

Enjoy your videos Like your Back pack can you send me some of the info on it. Where did you get the nylon? richardesmiley@comcast.net

I like your Ultralite kit and the Emergency Fishing kit.

[Lboogie501]

Whats with the pinky fingernails??

[Lboogie501]

Love your stuff man. Thanks for your uploads. Q: Do you pack any kind of gun or pepper spray??

[Qutdoors]

hey i would love to get directions to make this pack? get vid