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Post by pease on Dec 10, 2012 11:34:48 GMT -5
Always wanted to try my hand at this. Well, it is mostly done. Still need to make up my suspension for my blanket and groundcloth. Converting a haversack to a knapsack is no picnic... about a 7 hour project. Thinking it would be alot easier to build the haversack portion while making up the knapsack leather, and sewing up sections of the bag as you go.
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Post by hillbilly on Dec 10, 2012 13:00:32 GMT -5
Nice work, Pease. But I would definitely think that it is easier to just make up a knapsack from scratch then to do a conversion.
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Post by pease on Dec 10, 2012 18:18:56 GMT -5
David,
I will never do another one in that manner. Way to much blind stitching for me. Now I have to figure out how best to carry the blanket/ground cloth...
Pease
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Post by hillbilly on Dec 10, 2012 19:37:05 GMT -5
On my personal knapsack I sewed two thin leather straps to the top, just behind the flap. These have brass buckles on them and I can strap on my bedroll. It rides pretty well on top of a loaded knapsack, as the top flap bulges a bit.
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