A backpack is, in its simplest form, a cloth sack carried on one\’s back and secured with two straps that go over the shoulders. Backpacks are often preferred to handbags for carrying heavy loads or carrying any sort of equipment, because of the limited capacity to carry heavy weights for long periods of time in the hands. Some backpacks are specifically designed to carry certain items. One common special type of backpack, sometimes referred to as a \”technical pack\” or \”frame pack\”, is designed for backpacking and other outdoor activities. Backpacks form an essential part of the gear of the outdoor trekker and the urban backpacker, allowing more mobility and compactness than would be available to someone carrying most of their gear and clothing in a suitcase. This video shows a DIY Backpack that was made by an experienced backpacker.
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6 Comments on “Backpacking – THE FINISHED BACKPACK DIY”
We have enjoyed many holidays backpacking both within Australia and overseas. It has allowed us to travel way beyond what we would have, if we had chosen more expensive options. It has been very valuable for us to learn from other’s experience and in particular one of our friends ensured that on our first overseas trip we had cover for medical under our travel insurance policy. We have been forever thankful, after a minor accident in Europe, for which we were fully covered.
27.10.2011 14:07
Blossom Dertinger
I am really impressed with your backpacking knowledge and skills. You must be an experienced backpacker. You make me wanna go backpacking, too. This is cool!
27.10.2011 14:16
Woolhouse58447
Cool gear, especially the backpack! It looks very organized. So you did it all yourself? This is very creative. It shows your creative side and love for backpacking. You showed us that we can cut expenses when backpacking by creating our own backpacks. Thanks!
Given the wide range of backpacks on the market these days, and the ever-decreasing prices, I'm not quite sure why anyone would bother to make their own unless they were just having a bit of fun. It looks cool, but can't say I'd make the effort to build one myself!
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9.05.2012 12:09
Denny Blazier
Great job on this, man! I want to make DIY Backpack, too. That would be really cool because I can do what I want with it, put my own style, show my creativity, and bring out my personality. I love the whole thing about this. You gave me a lot of ideas. I really appreciate it.
