Minimal Gear, Max Miles

Designed for runners who make their own gear, the Packlite Belt is ultralight, secure, and surprisingly roomy. Sew it in a weekend. Use it every day.

See the Belt →
Two variants of a DIY running vest laid out on a pebble beach.

Make Your Own Outdoor Gear

Sewing Patterns for Adventure Gear and Technical Apparel

Packlite VestNew!

Packlite Vest

Do It All Shorts

DIAS

Porter Duffle

Porter Duffle

Porter Pony backpack

Porter Pony

Tech Pouch

Tech Pouch

Sun Hoodie

Skyline Sun Hoodie

Packlite Hat

Packlite Hat

UL wind shell

UL Windshell

Alpha Direct Midlayer

Alpha Raglan Hoodie

Camp Pants

Alpha Camp Pants

chonky sling bag

Chonky Sling

trail running pack

Trail Running Backpack

card wallet

Ultralight Card Wallet

should strap zipper pocket

Shoulder Zip Pocket

bag with u-shaped zipper

U-Zip Bag

frame bags

Bikepacking Top Tube Bags

feed bag

Bikepacking Feed Bag

running belt

Running Belt

fanny pack

Everyday Fanny Pack

Generate Custom Sized Patterns

cinch collar stuff sack

Simple Cinch Sack

roll-top storage bag

Roll-Top Stuff Sack

stuff sack

Rounded Stuff Sack

zip sack

Zip Pouch

Zero to Hero

From Day 1 to Gear Making Guru
Ultimate Guide and Essential Tools

Show me the way!
sewist

Articles and Guides

sewing tools

Essential Tools

fabrics

Master Ultralight Apparel

sew knit fabrics

Tame Stretchy Knits

fabrics

Technical Fabrics

backpack hardware

Pack Hardware

zippers

Zippers

zippers

Corners & Curves

podcast episode

Sewing with Polartec, ep 58

Community Partners

RipstopbytheRoll LearnMYOG's top patterns are available alongside premium outdoor pack fabrics and supplies.
Discovery Fabrics Save $5 on orders over $50! Explore the widest selection of Polartec and outdoor apparel fabrics, curated by expert sewists.
Mozet Supplies An extensive collection of hard-to-find hardware and on-trend pack-making materials.

Opt In for New Patterns