Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack • Hacker News Board

Re: Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack

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Post by dpina » Tue, Nov 22, 2016, 5:16 PM UTC

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.

Very inventive, congratulations on your project! I forwarded your website to my wife as she's very much a DYI person and she was impressed. Keep up the good work, would like to see more projects like this.

Re: Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack

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Post by crvrd » Tue, Nov 22, 2016, 5:17 PM UTC

chrisseaton wrote: post #23

maxerickson wrote: post #4

It's probably more interesting that it is self made than it is interesting that it is made out of IKEA bags. I find making it from the bags an odd choice, fabric with particular chosen qualities would probably be $10-$20 a yard.

Cordura, which is what most robust backpacks are made of, is surprisingly expensive.

You can find it very cheaply in some cases. I once called a ripstop manufacturer and got 75 yards of slightly miscolored fabric for free.

Re: Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack

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Post by avar » Tue, Nov 22, 2016, 5:22 PM UTC

CmdrSprinkles wrote: post #6

Interesting as a DIY project, but I would strongly advise not using this for anything where functionality matters (camping, hiking, travel, etc). For just going to work/school it is a great fashion statement, but there are serious concerns 1. no chest strap to help distribute the load. I see a waist strap which is nice, but chest is generally the bare minimum 2. Those seals (stiches) aren't waterproof 3. It is only a…

I think having a waterproof backpack for any serious hiking is a losing proposition. It's better to individually waterproof things you put in the bag that can't get wet, not the entire pack.

Re: Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack

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Post by ComSubVie » Tue, Nov 22, 2016, 5:22 PM UTC

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.

I love it! So if you really would like to make more of them, I'd definitely be willing to purchase one! Great work!

Re: Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack

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Post by dwightgunning » Tue, Nov 22, 2016, 5:24 PM UTC

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

Make IKEA Great Again...

Re: Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack

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Post by SanDiegoMitch » Tue, Nov 22, 2016, 5:26 PM UTC

pmlnr wrote: post #80

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.

I love this project. Post it to http://www.ikeahackers.net/ .

Done! Sent them my info.

Feel free to share my website anywhere

Re: Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack

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Post by SanDiegoMitch » Tue, Nov 22, 2016, 5:27 PM UTC

filleokus wrote: post #2

Site slow for me, here is an imgur mirror http://imgur.com/a/J2957

I was happy when my site had 7 users on yesterday. Wasn't prepared for the 1000 when I woke up.

Adjustments have been made, and it should be running smooth now.

Re: Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack

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Post by SanDiegoMitch » Tue, Nov 22, 2016, 5:30 PM UTC

jamisteven wrote: post #78

Is that Pacific Beach drive? I use to live right down the street from where that pic with frankenstein was taken, over on Riviera Drive.

Yep!

Re: Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack

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Post by [deleted] » Tue, Nov 22, 2016, 5:33 PM UTC

daveallthebits wrote: post #45

filleokus wrote: post #2

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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Re: Ultralight IKEA-Bag Backpack

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Post by lostlogin » Tue, Nov 22, 2016, 5:49 PM UTC

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…

Where in the world are you that you change bags when it's raining? us your walk very long or the rain particularly heavy?