New Twist on a peak bag?

**GvilleDave** · 12-31-2010, 00:02

So when I sold my WBBB and switched over to my DIY hammocks I found one of the features I really miss from the WBBB is the gear shelf. That is one handy feature. My DIY hammock is similar to HC4U's HH clone and so it is not made with a shelf. To try and create interior storage that was within reach I decided to make a peak bag. Most of the bags I have seen on here appear to be a conical shaped stuff sack w/ a drawstring closure on the lower end.

What I wanted was the conical shape but a top loader that would prevent gear from spilling out. So that's what I tried to design. The drawstring opening is sort of like a turret on top of the bag. The lower end of the bag is a solid panel shaped kind of like a boat hull. The sides, bottom and top are a one piece "cone" of material with a seam to join them. I made the bag from 1.3 silnylon. The last picture shows my over the shoulder reach into the bag while laying in the hammock. It seems like it will do what I want - but it's still not as good as that shelf on the BB!

**mbiraman** · 12-31-2010, 00:36

That is a great idea. Any chance you could draw up a pattern for it and post it. I think this is an improvement on a good idea. Thanks for posting.

**Veto 65** · 12-31-2010, 02:55

Great idea. Now thats what I call thinking outside of the bag.

**packeagle** · 12-31-2010, 03:07

Maybe a zipper sewn in the seam of the peak bag would serve a similar purpose and would be easier to design.

**MAD777** · 12-31-2010, 06:17

Great storage idea and nicely executed!
The only thing I miss about a tent is the storage. Now you have solved that!

I could even see making a 2nd one for my shoes & hanging that at the foot end. It would need to be seam sealed silnylon. With thehelp of a chemical hand warmer pack, that might keep the shoes from freezing so hard in winter.

**islander** · 12-31-2010, 06:59

Originally Posted by mbiraman

That is a great idea. Any chance you could draw up a pattern for it and post it. I think this is an improvement on a good idea. Thanks for posting.

Nice! Definitely on my list of DIY items. Same thoughts that bottom cinch allow items to spill out.
A pattern to start from would really help allot.

**Redoleary** · 12-31-2010, 07:10

Well done! Really nice work. I don't know much about peak bags, is it also the hammock stuff sack?

**Jsaults** · 12-31-2010, 07:30

I had a similar idea for a peak bag, but never got around to sewing one. But I like your besign better than the one I was contemplating, so I plan on following your lead.

Jim

**GrizzlyAdams** · 12-31-2010, 08:11

great idea! Like packeagle my first thought was "I wonder if a zipper in the side of a conical stuff-sack wouldn't be easier".

thanks for posting...I'm gonna try this one of these days...