Trail Running Backpack

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Whether trail running, fastpacking, or peak bagging, a versatile backpack is essential for full day outings. Designed to blend the best features of modern running vests with the capacity and durability of alpine packs, moving fast on exposed terrain has never been more comfortable.

Features

Pack Features

Newly refreshed for 2023!

Updated material, fabrics, and hardware recommendations
Two vest strap sizes, each a bit shorter for improved fit
Improved standard straps for more casual day packs
Refreshed instruction manual and pattern panels for clarity
Inclusion of metric measurements

Modern running pack with vestlike suspension
Upfront water bottle and secure phone pockets
Boobies friendly sliding sternum straps
Roll top closure compatible with 2L hydration bladder
12L volume streamline pack that tapers with torso
Finished pack measures approx 16" x 9" x 5"
Weighs 11.8 oz (as built pack shown in gallery)

Two Variations for Shoulder Strap Construction

Wrap-around harness with compression lacing
Conventional dual-webbing attachment

Purchase

Downloadable PDF sewing pattern includes

Print at home pattern suitable for both Letter and A4 sized paper
Large format pdf for A0 and 36" x 48" paper
Detailed step-by-step sewing instructions
Illustrated construction methods and techniques
Complete list of recommended materials
Peer reviewed and tested sewing pattern and instructions
Video sewalong series showing start-to-finish of a fresh build!

$30

If you already own the pattern, download the 2023 refresh using your original payhip link.
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Fabrics

Fabric Panel	Options	Length (Width)
Body	210d Gridstop, XPac VX21, EPX200, HyperD 300	1/2 yd (54")
Top Collar	Body fabric or lighter, Xpac VX07, 100d Robic, Hex 70	1 yd (54")
Padded Mesh	1/8" 3d spacer mesh	12 in (60")
Inner Lining	1.9 oz Coated Nylon, Hex 70	1/2 yd (54")
Stretch Mesh	Spandura, Venom UL Stretch Mesh	1/4 yd (24")

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The pattern instructions includes a comprehensive material list including recommended hardware, zippers, and webbing.
See Technical Fabrics for more options and details about pack fabrics, linings, and foam.

Suggested needle and thread pairing

🪡 Microtex or Jeans/Denim Needle, size 90/14
🧵 Gutermann MARA 70 - Tex 40 polyester thread

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