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A draft pattern for a 40L travel backpack. It was the first travel backpack I made, and needs a little refinement and features adding to match or improve on the currently released smaller travel backpacks.
It is on my (extremely long) to-do to release the version 2, but until then, I’m offering the original pattern for free. You can use the instructions from the TRVL32 or TRVL20 to make this.
Not for commercial use
Description
Maximise your travel capacity and organisation with the MYOG Tutorials/Prickly Gorse personal item sized travel backpack.
Commercial quality backpack with beginner friendly instructions. Share in the “I can’t believe that is homemade” experience.
Let’s redefine modern travel one stitch at a time.
Features:
40L capacity, shaped to maximise carrying capacity.
Clamshell suitcase-style opening, enabling seamless packing and organization, and easy access both during transit and at your destination.
Maximum carry on size
Several thoughtfully placed pockets, which you can opt out of on your build for a streamlined bag. Ample room for essential tech gadgets, documents, accessories, toiletries, snacks, and more
Ergonomically designed shoulder straps taken from my multi-day hiking backpack patterns, to ensure comfortable wear even after hours spent navigating busy terminals or exploring new cities. These can take an optional stretchy shoulder strap pocket, similar to that found on ultralight backpacks.
Durable design. Every seam has reinforcement stitching, and the pattern is designed to be as accessible as possible for most sewing machines.
Comfy carry handles.
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