backpack from duffle bag

[Wyndigo]

I bought a duffle bag this past summer at a yard sale for $6 sadly it wasnt US issue it was china made which I didnt notice till after I got home with it.
I decided to make a backpack with it. After trimming the top down I made a flap from the longer side and added one inch webbing by using a heavy duty sewing glue and then sewing it with the inner strands from paracord which seems to be holding quite well.
I'll be testing it out this coming week on a day hike.

Back view


Front view

as you can see the straps arent perfectly lined up but they work

and me with the pack on

 

[CactusBob]

Looks good! seems you have a winner!

Bob

 

[Easy_rider75]

Sweet little pack ya got there

 

[wingnut]

looks good

 

[Wyndigo]

for about $10 total I think it will be good for an overnighter or two
I may try to add more straps on the bottom for attaching a sleeping pad or wool blanket.

 

[helix]

NICE !!!

 

[MiddleWolf]

Hey, why not. That's what this is all about.

 

[AK49]

Cool pack

 

[Nature Boy]

Been thinking about doing something like that if I can ever find my old seabag....but I think my ex took it a long time ago....along with my 'crows', service ribbons and such.....

 

[redandshane]

That looks very well done and a very good idea for a project
If only my sewing skills were up to it

 

[wacken]

well done

 

[Birch]

classy stuff brother. i dig the re-purpose thing!!

 

[CBJ]

Nice job mate I like that.

atb

Craig

 

[UDTfrogman]

Looks great! You have given me an idea of what to do with my old seabag!

 

[fotomaker57]

You done good brother

 

[Wyndigo]

Been thinking about doing something like that if I can ever find my old seabag....but I think my ex took it a long time ago....along with my 'crows', service ribbons and such.....

ex's are just that for a reason

maybe check yard sales or goodwill/salvation army type places?

 

[Wyndigo]

That looks very well done and a very good idea for a project
If only my sewing skills were up to it

my sewing skills arent great just good enough to make things stay together and the sewing glue helps

 

[Mississippi Rob]

Looks great, and beats the heck out of the price of a Duluth pack.

 

[dducey]

Nice job!! I suggest you consider adding a sternum strap to help with the load on your shoulders.

 

[Wyndigo]

Nice job!! I suggest you consider adding a sternum strap to help with the load on your shoulders.

thats a good idea, along with extra "tie down" straps

 

[mccaw69]

Very creative..great job.