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Don Meredith
(donmeredith) - F

Locale: SouthEast
Stretch mesh for pack modification on 03/22/2009 17:36:41 MDT Print View

Does anyone know of a good source for relatively lightweight stretch mesh that would function well as pack pockets? I want to buy some to add pockets to my GoLite Ion. Thanks in advance.
Joe Geib
(joegeib) - F

Locale: Delaware & Lehigh Valleys
Re: Stretch mesh for pack modification on 03/22/2009 20:43:37 MDT Print View

Similar to the ULA Conduit? Maybe ask Brian at ULA for his source?
Don Meredith
(donmeredith) - F

Locale: SouthEast
Stretch mesh on 03/22/2009 20:49:03 MDT Print View

Great idea... somehow I missed that the ULA packs had stretch mesh. Thanks!
Tim Marshall
(MarshLaw303) - MLife

Locale: Minnesota
Re: Stretch mesh on 03/22/2009 20:51:58 MDT Print View

quest outfitters has the 3.7oz lycra micro mesh. You can also use any 4-way stretch lycra(spandex) as it shouldn't hold water(may not be able to see contents though)Spandura(cordura spandex) is also a possibility, a bit heavy though.

-Tim
Don Meredith
(donmeredith) - F

Locale: SouthEast
Stretch Mesh on 03/22/2009 20:53:52 MDT Print View

I may end up using lycra but you hit it right on the head - I'd like to be able to see the gear. The micro mesh sounds a little fragile. I'd like to see a sample before buying enough to do a project. Let me know if / when you have some in hand if you don't mind.