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This was clearly done as a DIY project, I love it! It's definitely not worth the time/money, but isn't that the definition of a hobby?
I'm very happy for OP, I always enjoy checking out projects like this: the computer made of marbles, the big CPU made from logic gates, esoteric programming languages... More content like this, please!
Other than the satisfaction from the DIY process, this is a massive waste of time (and thus, money). Instead you can get something waterproof and ultra light.
That’s a rucksack cover, not a rucksack.
What an amount of negativity! This was clearly done as a DIY project, I love it! It's definitely not worth the time/money, but isn't that the definition of a hobby? I'm very happy for OP, I always enjoy checking out projects like this: the computer made of marbles, the big CPU made from logic gates, esoteric programming languages... More content like this, please!
That one commenter putting sunscreen on a plastic bag... talk about polishing a turd.
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Cordura, which is what most robust backpacks are made of, is surprisingly expensive.
Tyvek would probably make more sense for a project like this. $30 will get you 10 yards on Amazon
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I came here to say this... Those FRAKTA bags ( http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/17228340/ ) are 100% polypropylene (thin strands, even). Polypropylene breaks down under ultraviolet light. The fact that the weave of the cloth is made from fine strands of polypropylene means that it will break down very quickly in the sun. There's a "fix" though that should be good enough for a camping trip or two! Coat the b…
Do you use Butt Paste as a normal sunscreen for yourself?
Site slow for me, here is an imgur mirror http://imgur.com/a/J2957
Going on 7.5 minutes and still not downloaded. In 2016? He would be wise to compress his images. Can't wait until it's done so I can look at the Network trace in DevTools and see what is going on ;)
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Going on 7.5 minutes and still not downloaded. In 2016? He would be wise to compress his images. Can't wait until it's done so I can look at the Network trace in DevTools and see what is going on ;)
top notch perf shaming right there
You can get a 6x5 ripstop nylon tarp for free with purchases at harbor freight. Cut your patterns from that rather than a bunch of Ikea bags.