This nothing big or exciting but is pretty light. The pack is made out of "hard" tyvek, MLD spectra cord, and some cord locks. I taped the whole pack with tyvek tape and was able to make it in less than 2 hours. The finial weight is 3oz. And has about 1400 cubic inches.

Edited by DustinTSnyder on 05/13/2011 16:35:43 MDT.

Dustin, did you have a specific payload in mind for that pack?

When I first glanced at the photos, I saw the orange cord and thought "That would never be comfortable." Then I saw the white strap for shoulder contact.

That might be good as a carry bag for a climbing rope.

--B.G.--

Nice and simple Dustin!

What are the dimensions?

How strong do you think the tape construction is? I heard that it can be quite strong stuff if done right. Is your base weight around 5lbs or so?

And I totally love the pack too!

I made this pack for my sub 2 pounds trip to sipsey wilderness later this month, but will use it for my sub 5 pound trips as I find it very comfortable.
@D- I think that the tyvek tape will be as strong as sewing it (maybe even stronger than sewing).
@ Todd-It is 23" high by 9" wide.

Edited by DustinTSnyder on 05/13/2011 20:37:53 MDT.

Dustin can you give us an update on how your pack is performing? Have you also tried it out on your trip already?

31g 1.1 oz
I did this one in spinntex 1.1 oz, but not as a main pack , we were hiking in Greenland, with up to 2 weeks food carried in an exos 58.
I was using it for my sleeping bag or for day hikes, "peak" bagging , fishing days, in the plane etc..., it was confortable up to 2-3kg , 4-6lb.
When testing i prefered a narrower and longer pack it didnt slip as much than a shorter pack, the pack was much more confortable if used full.

Edited by Fre49 on 06/01/2011 00:21:34 MDT.

Looking good Fred!

Overall, how'd you like useing it?

These remind me of my survival trips when I rolled a few items in a wool blanket and tied it in a long roll as described in this link.
http://www.3rdalabama.org/blanket_roll.htm

Has anyone been packing with their quilts and tarps like this?
It has the advantage of balancing the load front to back.
It is also quite airy.