TRVL 32L: Travel Backpack Sewing Guide
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Make Your Perfect Travel Backpack
Sew your own commercial quality backpack with beginner friendly instructions. “I can’t believe that is homemade”.
Let’s redefine modern travel one stitch at a time.
This is the most feature-rich and detailed travel backpack sewing guide currently available. I know travel packs are a highly personal item, so this guide will give you the perfect roadmap for making your own custom pack. You can make the bag as-is or adjust it to your personal requirements!
32L Capacity, shaped to maximise carrying capacity. Ideal for day trips and overnighters.
Carry on Compliant. Save money and time when flying! 48 x 35 x 24cm to fit the majority of airlines, and the instructions include guidance on how to adjust the dimensions to fit your preferred airline restrictions.
Note: the volume is calculated in fabric modelling software as 32 litre, but it is quite a large bag compared to other bags I have around with a similar quoted volume. Comparing volumes between manufacturers is difficult
TRVL15 Ryanair (left), TRVL 20 (middle), TRVL 32 (right)Several thoughtfully placed pockets, many of which are optional if you would prefer a streamlined bag. Ample room for essential tech gadgets, documents, accessories, toiletries, snacks, and more.
Clamshell suitcase-style opening, enabling seamless packing and organisation, and easy access both during transit and at your destination. Also includes guidance for how to build as a bottom hinge bag instead.
Security. Pick pocket protector tabs on the zips to protect your valuables.
Durable design. Every seam has reinforcement stitching, and the pattern is designed to accommodate durable #10 sized zips, all while being designed to be as accessible as possible for most sewing machines.
Rain protection. Storm flaps around the main compartment zips if not using a waterproof zip, and a pocket on the base to store a rain cover.
Comfy carry handles.
Lighter than off the shelf travel packs. This example pack made from 420D nylon, 70D inner liner fabrics and foam in the back panel weighs approx 700g.
Protection. The laptop pocket has a false bottom so your laptop will never touch the floor. Padding in the back panel, side panels and pocket divider give your laptop maximum protection.
Ergonomically designed shoulder straps taken from my multi-day hiking backpack patterns, to ensure comfortable carry even after hours spent navigating busy terminals or exploring new cities. These can take an optional stretchy shoulder strap pocket, similar to that found on ultralight backpacks. Additional guidance is provided describing how to make them removable, if preferred.
Many off the shelf travel packs come with sub-par straps, yours does not have to.
Designed for your body. My partner can’t find a large travel pack that fits because of the long torso lengths of store bought packs. When you make your own gear, you can make it to your own body.
The instructions describe how to adjust the strap positions to suit you, with optional load lifters.
Removable hip belt. The pattern includes instructions for a basic removable webbing hip belt, and additionally a full hip belt for those heavy urban carrys.
Travel Ready. Stashable shoulder straps for snag-free transport.
Pattern Details
Comprehensive Instructions
Every step is clearly illustrated and described, and packed with helpful tips
Comprehensive Instructions
Every step is clearly illustrated and described, and packed with helpful tips
Printable PDF Pattern
Available in US Letter, A4, and large-format paper sizes, ready for immediate printing.
Bonus Learning Tools
A free 25-page beginner’s ebook and a unique scaled practice pattern to hone your skills.
Shopping List
Full shopping and cutting list, with suggested fabrics
Practice Pattern
A scaled practice pattern to help dial in the tricky steps before the full project. Unique to myogtutorials.com
See What Others Have Made!
/u/AffectionateLoad9731 impressive build with hipbelt from our Framed 60L pattern
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