I do source a lot of my stuff on the internet. Probably like a lot of you...

And every now and then there is this super offer, absolute banger. Really what you need and a real bargain. However, if it's more than the usual discount from an unknown dealer, I always look twice and have (so far) always found the problem: a fake shop.

Like this one, that I just came across: https://www.wirkfrei.com/

Looks fine on the outside, but AI texts for the fineprint and no imprint.

So just my advise, since it's not the first, and surely not the last scam:
BE CAREFUL when ordering online.

Edit: I do not change the misleading title, because you all pointed it out already. And if I corrected it now, the comments would be wrong ;-)
But hell,you got the point ;-)

Just finished a mid sized Messenger bag adapted from a known blueprint...

Made with white vinyl ad banner recycled with blue accent and blue and yellow inside

Still some things i'd like to correct for futur versions

Let me know what you think about it

Cheers :)

Has anyone ever hand sewn on additional tie outs on a tarp? I need to add roughly 4 tie outs along the edge of a sea to summit tarp and I’m looking for any tips or recommendations for doing this? How should I reinforce the tie outs?

Like the title says, I'm new to the MYOG community and I'd like to design a tote for my MTB gear similar to this Kitworks 55L tote with a couple compartments to separate my helmet from dirty shoes, kneepads, etc. A search turned up the following for materials:

The Kitworks Gear 55L Tote is made from a 100% recycled 900D polyester ripstop face fabric with a durable TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) laminate. It features RF-welded waterproof seams and a molded EVA foam and TPU-laminated base.

I don't need a TPU laminate like this one uses, but I would like to have some structure and durability to the walls and base. Would some EVA foam sandwiched between the exterior and lining material be the best choice here, or would a stiff Peltex interfacing be sufficient with the right exterior material choice?

Speaking of the exterior material, should I use something like X-PAC VX21, a 210D Venom Gridstop or some Cordura?

Any and all input would be appreciated!

I'm ideating a lightweight climbing pack and have been thinking about the shoulder straps. I have a couple expedition duffels from Patagonia and BD with removeable straps that buckle at the bottom and attach at the top by slotting a tri-glide into a D-ring (see photo 4 on the Black Hole)

With this style of strap, they could be removed on-route to use the pack as a mini-haul bag, and there would be less stuff on the outside to snag on when stuffing this bag in a larger pack.

The primary con I see to this style is that buckle becomes a weak point in the strap and could break in a harsh fall, sending the pack into the void.

Are there other reasons we don't see this style of shoulder strap used on packs besides expedition duffels?

Hi everyone!
I'm designing a Hike and Fly backpack for a friend (hike and fly as in hike up the mountain and fly down with your paraglider).
I have some design constraints:
-Lightweight: less than 650g
-Resistence to abrasion: usually backpacks are thrown on the ground for unpacking
-Rollability: it has to be rollable to stow it away in the harness
-Comfort: since hikes are usually one hour plus it has to be decently comfortable with 15kg load

I opted for a light textile webbing (20mm width 10g per metre) for the frame (with 2 lines on all sides forming a net) and a Robic 210den (165g per m2) for the underside (10cm tall) and two strips on the back side (to have some more resistance to attach the shoulder straps) and for the rest a Robic 70den (100g per m2). it will have a very long frontal opening and i'm thinking of a 8 or 10 YKK coil zipper.
for the shoulder and lumbar support i'm thinking of EV50 foam in 4mm thickness.

I have calculated about 550g (with all hardware and misc) so i have like 100g to spare for other things or miscalculations.

I'm loosely copying the design in the pic.
What do you think of my fabric and design choices?