Leather handmade water bladder/carrier

[Lou]

Does anyone have any patterns or youtube video links for making a soft leather water bladder/carrier?
There is a great thread here: http://www.bushcraftusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12237
but I fancy something a little softer so it can fold up when not in use - would it be possible to adapt the hard leather technique to something softer I wonder?

thanks.

 

[Eric_Methven]

Does anyone have any patterns or youtube video links for making a soft leather water bladder/carrier?
There is a great thread here: http://www.bushcraftusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12237
but I fancy something a little softer so it can fold up when not in use - would it be possible to adapt the hard leather technique to something softer I wonder?

thanks.

If you are using a plastic bladder, you can use that template, but leave the bottom two inches unstitched so you can add/remove the bladder. Then just lace up the gap. You can use any soft leather for this. Waterproofing in this case is not an issue. The bladder takes care of that. If the bladder is an awkward size, use it as a template and cut the leather round it.

Eric

 

[Lou]

Would it be possible to use just the leather without the plastic? On the US thread above, the whole pouch is treated with wax to make it waterproof, but I am guessing that a flexible leather pouch would make wax crack, so I am looking for another way to waterproof it.

 

[Lou]

Oh wow, Eric Methven - the very same person who posted the original thread on the US site! I have just made the connection - I love the leather water bottle! so inspiring.........

 

[Eric_Methven]

Oh wow, Eric Methven - the very same person who posted the original thread on the US site! I have just made the connection - I love the leather water bottle! so inspiring.........

Hahaha! The penny dropped Louisa. Yes, I do tend to get around a bit. Anyway, I've Skyped you. To answer your question though, if you want a soft flexi bag, forget waxing. Wax goes hard, and if flexed will crack. Not good.

Eric

 

[Lou]

Ok, so can I make a soft and flexible leather pouch that holds water or should I forget it and stick to camelbacks?

p.s. do you still make and sell the rigid leather water bottles?

 

[Corso]

buy it? here

 

[TeeDee]

buy it? here

Just spent 20 mins looking around that site and found this....

http://www.thevikingstore.co.uk/larp-accessories---doran-triple-knifeholder-3126-p.asp
Grrhhh!!!! Why only take one Knife into the forest?

 

[Lou]

Just spent 20 mins looking around that site and found this....

http://www.thevikingstore.co.uk/larp...der-3126-p.asp
Grrhhh!!!! Why only take one Knife into the forest?

You need three because the Warlock is channelling dark energies from the void........

 

[Lou]

buy it? here

These are cute, it is a shame though that they are lined with PET, I like the idea of making leather waterproof naturally........

 

[Whittler Kev]

Does anyone have any patterns or youtube video links for making a soft leather water bladder/carrier?
There is a great thread here: http://www.bushcraftusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12237
thanks.

He's now put the tutorial on here
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74802&p=909149#post909149

 

[Eric_Methven]

Ok, so can I make a soft and flexible leather pouch that holds water or should I forget it and stick to camelbacks?

p.s. do you still make and sell the rigid leather water bottles?

Yes I do still make and sell them. I'm making a new batch next week after I finish a commission for some egyptian middle kingdom leather armour. I'll put a couple up on the makers market (they go for £40 each). Keep watching the makers market or PM me as this is not the forum to discuss business dealings.

Eric

 

[Bucketosudz]

Eric's tutorial is one of the easiest to follow and produces a wonderful product if you should give it a try yourself. I have made one myself following his instructions and works Great!

Of course having one he has built would be even better however

 

[Lou]

Yes I do still make and sell them. I'm making a new batch next week after I finish a commission for some egyptian middle kingdom leather armour. I'll put a couple up on the makers market (they go for £40 each). Keep watching the makers market or PM me as this is not the forum to discuss business dealings.

Eric

Great I will keep my eye out.