Making a packframe
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I will venture into the same project as you this winter, and I think the easiest is plywood.
Alu tubes are a pig to bend, and I am unsure how to bend plastic (water) pipes without collapsing or weaking them, and if they are strong enough if glued together.
My plan is to cut two strips of nice marine ply into a nice back formed shape, about 2 inches wide, then glue and screw thinner, more bendable ply against the edge that will rest against the body.
Two, one left and one right, then connect those with three similar t-strips, one in tip, then middle and one on bottom.
I do not know if the idea is stupid/crazy/unworkable though.
Alu tubes are a pig to bend, and I am unsure how to bend plastic (water) pipes without collapsing or weaking them, and if they are strong enough if glued together.
My plan is to cut two strips of nice marine ply into a nice back formed shape, about 2 inches wide, then glue and screw thinner, more bendable ply against the edge that will rest against the body.
Two, one left and one right, then connect those with three similar t-strips, one in tip, then middle and one on bottom.
I do not know if the idea is stupid/crazy/unworkable though.
Take a look at the construction of a Trapper Nelson pack frame.
Very traditional wood and canvas composition.
This, snowshoe frames, toboggan parts and birch bark canows are the wooden items
for which the classic Mocotaugan knive was meant to make.
Very traditional wood and canvas composition.
This, snowshoe frames, toboggan parts and birch bark canows are the wooden items
for which the classic Mocotaugan knive was meant to make.
Maybe take a search on Google and youtube for the Roycraft / Roycroft pack frame? He was a colleague of Mors Kochanski I believe. I've not yet made one (it's on the list!) but the idea interests me. You could probably use PVC pipe fittings if you wanted a plastic version.
Let us know what you decide...
Let us know what you decide...
Bearbait, awesome idea, the fittings!!! Thank you!
Do you think that the PVC water pipe is strong enough to make a ladder type of frame?
Do you think that the PVC water pipe is strong enough to make a ladder type of frame?
Alloy rod frame would be good get a bit of heat on it and bend it around wood or steel formers its not that hard, I have a pack with that kind of frame it truly is simple!
I have experience from several Alloy ( Fjallraven) frames - all bent, then broke. Steel frame - LK 70 and 35 - they bend.
That vid is very interesting.
That vid is very interesting.
I will nick two pieces of plastic PVC water pipes from my neighbour tonight. Will fill one with spray insulation, and compare for stiffness and power to bend/break.
Will report my unscientific results!
Will report my unscientific results!
Straight hazel and boards. Possibly hide too.
Also a Birch bark container presumably for meat
If you can go to that museum. Very interesting!
Also a Birch bark container presumably for meat
If you can go to that museum. Very interesting!
Yup, me too. (Even though he is not my period.)
Somewhere in my records there is a photo of me wearing a replica of his straw cloak.
(A tengu in a coat of invisibility,if you like. Which is a bit of a joke as it rustles so much; being invisible wont help)
I have been sorting through my bits and pieces and found a whole load of stuff for the bags. A laptop sleeve, a big loose bag and some pouches. I am thinking on getting some bigger MOLLE pouches for side pockets. (Bergen or Berghaus side pouches a bit too big)
Its going to be a very singular bag. But hopefully it will do what I want it to.
Somewhere in my records there is a photo of me wearing a replica of his straw cloak.
(A tengu in a coat of invisibility,if you like. Which is a bit of a joke as it rustles so much; being invisible wont help)
I have been sorting through my bits and pieces and found a whole load of stuff for the bags. A laptop sleeve, a big loose bag and some pouches. I am thinking on getting some bigger MOLLE pouches for side pockets. (Bergen or Berghaus side pouches a bit too big)
Its going to be a very singular bag. But hopefully it will do what I want it to.
I have made a couple now. These might not be what you are looking for but could spur on some ideas.
Mk I, Mk II, and some other ideas from last fall:
https://paleotool.com/2018/10/19/wooden-packframe/
Mk I, Mk II, and some other ideas from last fall:
https://paleotool.com/2018/10/19/wooden-packframe/
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