Introducing the TRAIL 8 – 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. “I can’t believe that is homemade”.
Introducing the TRAIL 8, 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 8-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 8 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.
Price may include a digital tax if applicable in your country
Features
8 Litre Capacity. The main body is approximately 6 litre with 2 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.
- 6 pockets on the shoulder straps. Instructions for adding independent zipper pocket for your phone.
- Large external stash pocket (for coat, wind breaker etc), designed to be accessed on the go.
- Top zippered pocket for small items such as a phone, sunscreen etc
Hydration Bladder Sleeve on the back panel to ensure optimal hydration, with suggested instructions for internal hydration storage.
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.
Printable PDF Pattern and Full Instructions
Includes US Letter, A4 and A0 paper sizes
Every step is illustrated and described for complete clarity. No confusing wall of text like you can find elsewhere.
The guide goes out of it’s way to not only include the most comprehensive instructions, we also include a free 25 page beginner sewing ebook to get you started.
Sew your own commercial quality backpack with beginner friendly instructions.
Not for commercial use.
Price may include a digital tax if applicable in your country
