Pattern to make a rucksack cover

[Emma]

Hi all,
I've been trying to find a pattern to use to make a rucksack cover - I'm sure it's straightforward so I'll make it up as I go along if I can't find one, but I'd prefer a tried-and-tested pattern if possible. Does anyone happen to have a pattern, or know where I could find a pattern?

 

[fishfish]

Hi all,
I've been trying to find a pattern to use to make a rucksack cover - I'm sure it's straightforward so I'll make it up as I go along if I can't find one, but I'd prefer a tried-and-tested pattern if possible. Does anyone happen to have a pattern, or know where I could find a pattern?

i made one once it was just a big oval shape with a pull cord around the edge.

 

[Bodge]

I dont know of a pattern as such but I have a rucksack with an attached one in a pocket, it is basically an oblong shape with elastic around the seam to allow a flexible snug fit.
If you are making one why not make the cover dual purpose by putting fixing loops/tabs on it to convert it into a gear hammock when its not on your pack?
I was looking at a site with this kind of thing the other day.
If you have no clue what i'm refering to I'll try to find the site again.

Vague or what?

 

[jojo]

Pointnorth do a rucksack pattern for 5 quids:here

You'll need to do a search for patterns as it won't go straight to the patterns

Drat, just realised its a cover pattern you wanted, not a rucksack pattern.....twit....

 

[StJon]

This is a real bodge...and you've just hit the right time of year ; )
Look out for a discarded golf umbrella in the street or in the park, it's always the spokes thats broke. Remove the material by cutting the stitching, pass a draw string through the outside edge hem. Sew up or cover the hole at the centre, could be a good place for a members badge. Bob is your mothers sister, a cover for nothing and very little skill needed.
jon

 

[Ben Trout]

I've got a couple of covers hanging around if you want one. I don't get on with them, much prefer to waterproof everything inside the sac. I can do without carrying a parachute brake around with me.

Both covers are silver Berghaus items. The look to be identical, one is from a Freeflow II 35+8, the other from a Freeflow 25. If you'd like, let me know.

Genius idea from StJon! Free is good and there are so many dumped umbrellas about

 

[Emma]

Thanks for all the ideas guys, sorry I should have explained a bit. I already have the material I want to make the cover from, and it isn't and doesn't need to be waterproof - it's a one-off special for someone. (I'm not saying any more than that because I know they read the forums!) It's a 10l bag (yes 10, it's very small).
I think the umbrella idea is great though, and if I happen to see an abandoned brolly soon I think I'll do an extra cover from the brolly as well!