pack & cover

     I've been working on making a pack cover for my pack, so things stay dry. Of course the inside will be lined with a trash compactor bag. I used to just use a garbage bag but I guess the compactor bags are a bit more durable, so I'll give it a try. (See I can adapt with the times). Anything in outer pockets that I don't want getting wet will be in ziploc baggies.

 

Here's the pack, yup I'm still old fashioned. External frames are starting to make a comeback though. Not the sleeping bag that I'll be taking, just used it to get the pack cover size.

The back side of the pack. It didn't have a chest strap on it, so I had to sew one on.

Here's the prototype cover. I made it out of an old sheet to get the size right. I've already made some stuff sacks to small, which is ok. I can always find a use for them or cut them down, but didn't want that to happen with the pack cover and waste the nylon. Now I'll pull the seams out and use the pieces for a pattern.

The back side. 

Just using a draw cord to pull it tight, thought about using elacstic but if that stretches or breaks on the trail...hmm. Gonna slowly start working on the final one over the weekend. The ironing parts take me a bit since I have to do it the olden way...u know...heat the iron on the wood stove. Don't have enough solar for an iron or toaster or microwave or, looking at my floor, a vacuum!!

Guess I should explain about the solar remark up above. I live back where there are no power lines, so my power comes from the sun and wind. You all know how that basically works right??...from solar panels and wind generator -> to charge controller -> to battery bank -> to inverter -> to breaker box -> to outlets etc.

Pretty simple...huh!! That's all for now and as always comments or feedback are always welcome. Later.