We introduced 300D pack material a few years ago and now we are expanding our backpack material to include Dyneema 210D, X-Pac and Liteskin. They are all incredible strong and abrasive resistant along with waterproof. If you want to make a DIY backpack, we are looking to have all the materials and components in a one stop shop. You will find we carry the 3-D mesh, all kinds of straps and an incredible assortment of unique hardware. We are trying to bring the kind of materials that were previously only available to some of best cottage pack manufactures to the DIY crowd. So let's get into it.
Dyneema 210D- My favorite pack manufacture uses this material almost exclusively. It is made form high density polyethylene with diamond ripstop. I thru hiked with a pack made from this fabric and that pack is still going strong after over 3000 trail miles so I can fully say I have personally tested this material. It has dyneema ripstop in it and you will know it when you cut it. When I cut it with scissors, the regular fabric will cut but the dyneema strands will remain intact. It comes in Black and Blue and we had this for a couple months but it has been a busy couple of months. Sold by the half yard for $11 per.
https://dutchwaregear.com/product/210d-pack-material/
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X-Pac VX07- I have wanted to carry this for quite some time. It is a super tough pack material that has a huge X grid ripstop on it. I can't imagine what would be able to destroy this fabric as it is really tough. It is excellent for backpacks and reinforcements. It is waterproof up to 200+ PSI and is sold in 1/2 yard increments for $8.75 so you don't have to buy more than you need. It is available in Black, Red, and White.
https://dutchwaregear.com/product/x-pac-vx07-yard/
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Litesmith LS07- This is one of the newer pack materials that are available on the market. It is a great light weight option for packs and reinforcements. It is waterproof up to 160 PSI and it sold in 1/2 yard increments for just $9.25. This will be my next DIY pack material and it is pliable, yet somehow they keep it rigid. It is available in Black Heather.
https://dutchwaregear.com/product/liteskin-ls07-yard/
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This summer get out here with a new DIY pack that you can be proud of. You will be able to custom make your pack to fit you and our backpacking style.
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