Bedrock & Paradox

I dream of a hard and brutal mysticism in which the naked self merges with a non-human world and yet somehow survives still intact, individual, separate. Paradox and bedrock.

The North Fork Pack

So we’re doing the big move tomorrow. No more denial for me. I needed some more material for the pack design video, and while I hesitated to fake it (ie not get it on an actual multi-day), it was either do it yesterday evening or wait until the dust settled in two months. That and not doing it would have meant having to pack more stuff.

It ended up being a tremendous evening to be out on the water.

http://player.vimeo.com/video/15764558?color=ffffff

I’m extremely pleased with how this pack came out. If I were a better and faster sewer and more entrepreneurial I’d make them for sale. The hipbelt design is close to perfect, and the side/back pocket complex is as perfect as I can see it being. Flexible, simple, clean. That I can have on the go access to multiple bottles, bear spray, maps, and snacks in a pack without a single zipper tickles me to no end.

For the moment, feel free to copy and/or modify the design. Or if you work for Osprey, hire me as a design consultant.

I imagine this is going to be it as far as content goes for a little while. If you have a question about this, I’ll answer it in full, just not necessarily now. In the next 48 hours all my energy will be directly towards not letting the packing process turn me (as it usually does) into an annoying little bitch. I’ll need some luck.

DaveC

6 responses to “The North Fork Pack”

  1. u2metoo Avatar
    u2metoo

    Very kewl design, dood.I dig the little side pouch.

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  2. john Avatar
    john

    Clean and simple. I like it. Video was good. Did you consider putting yourself in front of the camera some more and illustrate the finer points of your pack design?tsu

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  3. Dan Avatar
    Dan

    Excellent work on the bag and video. What was the hardest aspect of making something like this? Also, I'd be interested in an interior shot with the bag packed to see how you pack it.

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  4. Dave Avatar
    Dave

    John, I actually intended to do some narration, but found the process awkward and mortifying enough that I decided on music and subtitles.Dan, the hardest part about making a pack in general is getting things like torso length, load lifter height, and waist belt and shoulder strap cant correct. I already had those pretty dialed from previous projects.On this pack specfically, I did a mock up (using cheap cotton fabric) of the side pockets to make sure I had the dimensions right. My first guess was pretty close, so I felt comfortable adding an inch and cutting the final fabric.Another difficulty is that, since I don't have an industrial bartacked, I have to be mindful of how many fabric layers accumulate if I hope to reinforce them. Too many and I'll break needles. I adjust things like the lower shoulder strap mounting points accordingly.

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  5. Virtual Frog Avatar
    Virtual Frog

    Got here from backpacking light.Pack looks great! Can we get a post there or here (when you're settled) with pictures and details?

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  6. samh Avatar
    samh

    Dave,Finally got around to watching this and am glad I did. Obviously it all looks great and you did a fine job of building a practical and humble pack. I'm particularly pleased with the idea of the upward sloping bottom panel to aid in downclimbing. I ripped my favorite pack this way and I think it's a worthy design addition. Thanks,Samps – good music choice with the Aphex Twin – 'tis a fave of mine

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