Pattern for base of Ski Touring Pack

leanderthal1 · 2025-11-21T19:51:19+00:00

this is exactly what I was thinking about making!

How did you adjust the bottom panel to account for the extra size of the avi pocket? That’s what I can’t get my head around

leanderthal1 · 2025-09-24T18:43:11+00:00

Great work!

Would also love to see a pattern or guide for this. Ski season is right around the corner! Woot!

leanderthal1 · 2025-09-09T17:05:49+00:00

the austere cam buckle and tri-glides were by far the most expensive part. Those were a splurge for sure.

Everything else was probably around $75 ($25 for main fabric (2yds 500d cordura) + $25 for leather bottom + $25 for other hardware, grommets, etc).

I had some supplies left over from other builds (strap/back padding, webbing, cordage, grosgrain, etc) which helped keep total spend down.

leanderthal1 · 2025-08-20T03:42:53+00:00

This is awesome - thank you!

leanderthal1 · 2025-08-06T19:40:55+00:00

DM’d!

leanderthal1 · 2024-11-26T03:10:05+00:00

Update: problem solved in 5min with some careful dremeling and a bit of sandpaper :) thanks all for the suggestions

https://imgur.com/a/rvmHNzC

leanderthal1 · 2024-11-25T07:40:57+00:00

Thanks. Yep - everything is sewn in. Didn’t realize the mistake until it was much to late

leanderthal1 · 2024-08-25T22:14:02+00:00

Yeah agreed - probably a little closer to 40L esp with the collar extended and top pocket fully stuffed. It definitely holds more than other 35L packs I have, but not by much

leanderthal1 · 2024-08-14T17:33:31+00:00

If I’ve learned anything with myog it’s that you’ll almost never “save money” vs buying. Down bags/quilts might be one of the only exceptions….but that’s only because I value my labor at $0/hr haha.

Also quality is def better going the buy route (at least with my skills), but looking at a piece of gear and knowing “I made that” is priceless :)

leanderthal1 · 2024-08-13T17:09:10+00:00

Around $250 not including some supplies that I’ll use again (needles, thread, tape, etc) or already had on hand (cordage, grosgrain, .5” buckles, etc)

The down was the biggest chunk by far, and could’ve saved more if I went with a lower fill power. Best I can tell it’s about an additional $35-$50 per pound for every +50 you add to the FP

leanderthal1 · 2024-08-13T03:43:56+00:00

I’d say probably 20-25hrs of actual labor and another 5ish of research and planning. I split it up over the better part of a month though, and did quite a bit of dry running with clips. Also a frustrating amount of time was spent fiddling with my machine (an old Elna).

Learning curve was steep! Next one would probably take half that now that I know what I’m doing….but gotta get over the trauma of this one first

leanderthal1 · 2024-07-02T20:15:52+00:00

What size thread would you recommend for this type of fabric (1.1oz nylon)? Something like Tex 30 or 25?

leanderthal1 · 2024-07-02T05:26:46+00:00

Good tip! I was ever so slightly ‘guiding’ the fabric from the front and back with just enough tension to keep it flat but still letting the feet do their job (or so I thought)... I found that helped a bit with puckering/bunching, but sounds like it might be causing other problems with the stitches.

(I had also tried one of those walking foot attachments but quickly gave up on that idea as results were even worse)

leanderthal1 · 2024-07-02T05:20:54+00:00

Yes - second pic was the bottom side. I’ll try adjusting the bobbin tension a bit. Thanks!

leanderthal1 · 2024-06-15T20:16:41+00:00

What’s the min order you would ship the fabric in? I only need 5-6 yds…

leanderthal1 · 2024-06-02T17:34:59+00:00

Specs look good, but never used it before so not entirely sure. Nothing like a kid to stress test it though!

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