TRAIL 15 – Trail Running/ Cycling Hydration Backpack

Introducing the TRAIL 15 - The perfect backpack for your trail running and hikes in the mountains or city, and also great for cycling. Sew your own commercial quality backpack with beginner friendly instructions.
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Description

Sew your own commercial quality backpack with beginner friendly instructions. “I can’t believe that is homemade”.

Introducing the TRAIL 15, the ultimate sewing pattern for creating your own versatile running backpack. Perfect for trail running, mountain and city hikes, and even cycling, this pattern is designed for anyone looking to craft a comfortable, high-capacity pack with a professional finish, even if you’re a sewing beginner. Its key features include vest-style shoulder straps that hug your body for a secure fit, a generous 15-litre capacity with a dedicated hydration bladder sleeve, and numerous secure pockets for easy access to essentials on the go.

Featuring a convenient zip-up main compartment and four-point compression to minimise bounce, the TRAIL 15 pattern additionally stands out for its incredibly detailed and fully illustrated instructions. Available in multiple paper sizes (A4, US Letter, A0) and including a free beginner sewing ebook, this guide ensures every step is clear and easy to follow, helping you sew a commercial-quality backpack that fits you perfectly and looks so good, people won’t believe it’s handmade.

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15 Litre Capacity. The main body is approximately 12 litre with 3 litres of additional pocket volume. Volume is calculated from fabric modelling software for accuracy.

Vest Style Shoulder Straps that hug your body for a secure and comfortable fit. Lace up straps for fine tuning the fit, with instructions for alternative attachment methods.

Several pockets for organisation and easy access to your essentials.

Hydration Bladder Sleeve on the back panel to ensure optimal hydration, with suggested instructions for internal hydration storage.

Secure pockets, even when upside down. I can’t be the only one…
Internal or external hydration sleeves. 6 pockets on the shoulder straps, including a independent zipped pocket for your phone. 6 pockets on the shoulder straps, including a independent zipped pocket for your phone.

Four Point Compression on each side to ensure the bag can be cinched tight to minimise bounce.

Zip-Up Main Compartment because when you want to move fast, the faff of a roll top and top buckle strap won’t cut it.

Stretch Stash Pocket for windbreaker and rain shells on the go.

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Trail 8 (left) compared to Trail 15 (right) Trail 8 (left) compared to Trail 15 (right)

Pattern Details

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Comprehensive Instructions

Every step is clearly illustrated and described, and packed with helpful tips

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Printable PDF Pattern

Available in US Letter, A4, and large-format paper sizes, ready for immediate printing.

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Bonus Learning Tools

A free 25-page beginner’s ebook and a unique scaled practice pattern to hone your skills.

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Shopping List

Full shopping and cutting list, with suggested fabrics

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