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Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack

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Re: Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack

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Post by morganvachon »

CmdrSprinkles wrote: post #69
morganvachon wrote: post #62

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I took that as he was load-testing with more weight than he would actually carry. If it can carry the 25 pound test weight with no issues, it can carry his (just guessing) ~15 pound average load just fine.

Even if we assume there is a logical load, durability is still a huge issue. Ignoring the narrow path issues I mentioned other posters pointed out that polypropolene (sp?) deteriorates rapidly in the sun. All of which is a HUGE problem on a multi-day hike. Understand what your gear can and can't do. I have a really nice (Patagonia) backpack that I take with me when I go into town on the weekends and to work when I do…

Scrolling up, you seem to be exceedingly concerned for this guy and his backpack, almost to the point of an obsession. Maybe you should try to contact him directly to offer your insights?

Re: Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack

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Post by Pokepokalypse »

SanDiegoMitch wrote: post #64

Whats up everyone. I am the maker of the website and the backpack. This was my first sewing project, but it turned out much better than I expected. I loaded the pack with 30 lbs to test it out before I take it on a multi day trip, and it had no problems. I'm currently working on moving my images to a remote site so wish me luck on keeping the site up.

Great job! I've been thinking of doing a MYOG pack; but my minimum requirement is I have to fit a bear vault; and I think some kind of dedicated frame would be a must. Your idea of using the sleeping-pad as a frame is genius!

Re: Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack

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Post by tjpaudio »

thro32 wrote: post #20

REI has good ultralight backpacks for like $50 on sale.

when places like REI use the term ultralight, it means an entirely different thing than how an experienced backpacker thinks of the word. To an experienced backpacker, rei (or any chain) does not carry ultralight gear. There is an entire market of specialty gear makers making true ultralight gear and none of it is in retail brick and mortar.

Re: Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack

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Post by ibotty »

daveallthebits wrote: post #58
frankblizzard wrote: post #57

Earlier quoted context omitted.

top notch perf shaming right there

Maybe said with a bit of snark, but I mean well! What I should have said was, "If the images were compressed, he'd save 14 meg and the page would load quickly." I work in performance so much I lose sight when I'm being an ass, sorry. :)

Thank you for being great and apologizing!

Re: Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack

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Post by awesomerobot »

CmdrSprinkles wrote: post #65
carlesfe wrote: post #51

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!

DIY stuff is cool and this project definitely is. Just understand the limitations of it and use it in situations where it is safe and logical to do so.

I feel like that's inherit to the term "Do it yourself" and I'm not sure why people feel like they need to explain it every time someone has a DIY project.

Re: Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack

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Post by dawnerd »

kalleboo wrote: post #17

There seems to be quite an IKEA hacking community. For anyone who has managed to miss it until now, the classic LACK Rack: https://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php/LackRack

I got lucky and was able to pick up a lack table with the bottom support and wheels for cheaper than the regular lack table. Use them to house a 4u server and my amp.

Re: Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack

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Post by module0000 »

carlesfe wrote: post #51

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!

>What an amount of negativity!

Sad but true, if you don't have constructive feedback to someone's DIY project, why bother giving it? Maybe it's a great invention, or maybe it's a horrible one that is their stepping stone to that great one later on. Encouragement really helps DIYers and inventors as a whole.

Re: Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack

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Post by dawnerd »

jws wrote: post #55
pacaro wrote: post #42

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Tyvek would probably make more sense for a project like this. $30 will get you 10 yards on Amazon

Tyvek is loud . I used it to sew furniture covers for a cabin that is left unoccupied in winter. Shaking out the bed covers to put them on is deafening. Walking with a Tyvek pack might drive you mad.

Those IKEA bags are pretty freakin loud too. Both are materials I wouldn't want near me.

Re: Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack

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Post by kalleboo »

digi_owl wrote: post #61
kalleboo wrote: post #17

There seems to be quite an IKEA hacking community. For anyone who has managed to miss it until now, the classic LACK Rack: https://wiki.eth0.nl/index.php/LackRack

What a coincidence that the space between the table legs exactly match that of a server rack.

I wonder if IKEA designs the stuff to 50 cm and it just happens to be in tolerance to 19 inches (48.3cm)

Re: Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack

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Post by Retric »

thro32 wrote: post #20

REI has good ultralight backpacks for like $50 on sale.

Clicking though their 'ultra light packs'

The kids pack is 2lb, 4oz. https://www.rei.com/product/870881/rei-passage-38-pack-kids "I bought this for my 8 year old daughter's 1st backpacking trip."

And that's more than twice as heavy as his pack.

PS: Sure on it's own saving 1lb is not that big a deal. But, if you focus on saving a few ounces here and there it makes a huge difference.

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