Old kit bag DIY(PICS)

[stuart f]

Hi folks,yesterday it was tipping it down so i did,nt get the chance to head out to the woods . So being bored i decided to try my sewing skills. I had an old army kit bag,http://www.surplusandadventure.com/shop/army-surplus/bags-rucksacks/british-army-kitbag-341172.html thats been lying around for a couple of years now,courteously given to me by a neighbor.

So out came the quick pick,and i undid the stitching.
Well the material was restitched on the sewing machine,and i managed to get a pouch for my brew billie.
Pouch.

I got 2 camp chairs out of it also.
Camp chair stitched up.

My sewing skills are not as good as the wifes,but it has been a rather long time since i last used a sewing machine

Well the weather was much more accommodating today so i headed out to the woods to play with me new DIY gear.

My new camp chair.

And me chillin.

Well it was another nice day spent outdoors,and i did'nt land on my backside while trying out the chair,so me sewing can't be all that bad.

Cheers for looking.
Stuart.

 

[Man of Tanith]

i like the camp chair
how do you lock the tripod bit together is it the fabric that holds it in place? i am getting a bit tired of sitting on the floor or logs but cant justify trying to carry a folding chair in and out on my walks

 

[morch]

Cheers Stu, great pics as usual. The chairs look sooooo comfy, are they as good as they look?

atb

dave

 

[Barn Owl]

Good stuff Stu.

I need to practise the chair, mine never seem to work.(using plastic farm feed bags).

 

[JAG009]

Stuart likey the camp chair ! a think if a went anywhere near a sewing machine it would be a visit to A&E for me

Jason

PS the ditty bag is good to but for me the chair wins it

 

[drewdunnrespect]

ausome dude thanks for shareing

 

[stuart f]

i like the camp chair
how do you lock the tripod bit together is it the fabric that holds it in place? i am getting a bit tired of sitting on the floor or logs but cant justify trying to carry a folding chair in and out on my walks

Hi Sam,the tripod i tied together with a constrictor knot,then you tie the chair material on as in the pics.
I hope that makes sense.
Also heres a link that may be of some use.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jura-cmCsA

Cheers Stu, great pics as usual. The chairs look sooooo comfy, are they as good as they look?

atb

dave

Hi Dave,aye its good and comfy,i'm just looking forward to getting out again and sitting in comfort in front of a fire,watching the billie
come up to the boil bliss

Thanks for the comments folks.

Cheers Stuart

 

[Shewie]

Very nice Stuart, good bit of recycling

A girl on a course I did a few years ago had a chair like that but it was made from an ultra thin nylon fabric which she managed to stuff into a 35mm film canister.

 

[Man of Tanith]

Hi Sam,the tripod i tied together with a constrictor knot,then you tie the chair material on as in the pics.
I hope that makes sense.
Also heres a link that may be of some use.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jura-cmCsA

Sweet thanks for that i forsee a project coming along

 

[Sniper]

Very handy mate looks great.

 

[Richie'66]

Love the chair idea.

 

[Roy North]

How ingenious. great idea.

 

[swissgearlabs]

Nice!

Did a similar thing in ripstop nilon and use it as a seat too (.. I call it the OutdoorLounge.. ).

I added functionality by sewing it in such a way that i can also use it as rain/wind protection or emergency backpack.

Check out my youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BXksSE0gCo

Greetings from Switzerland
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