Post B2Lc3K5mrfWSNF47jE by neauoire@merveilles.town
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(DIR) Post #B2JvC9R1MsaIju06lc by neauoire@merveilles.town
2026-01-15T20:37:24Z
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Designing the backpack of my dreams, it's built to last a while.
(DIR) Post #B2JvfuP1p0G0o0G4JM by neauoire@merveilles.town
2026-01-15T20:42:48Z
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@imyxh Right now, none of it is hand sewn. It's all going through 3-4 layers of 14g canvas + webbing, it might be possible to do with a stitching awl, but it'd be difficult.
(DIR) Post #B2JwG4TppaG8U9kZ4S by kzodasnowman@spore.social
2026-01-15T20:40:39Z
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@neauoire daaaaaamn that's hard work. Much respect!!!! Definitely share your final results, it's looking great.
(DIR) Post #B2JwGIXXYbXe5hain2 by neauoire@merveilles.town
2026-01-15T20:49:21Z
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@kzodasnowman will do!
(DIR) Post #B2JwYbEempplHoUAQy by mart0@438punk.house
2026-01-15T20:52:45Z
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@neauoire What material(s) are you using for the outer and the liner?
(DIR) Post #B2JxG08K5oiExRDbfM by neauoire@merveilles.town
2026-01-15T21:00:30Z
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@mart0 it's all made from 1m of 14g canvas. The liner is a large drybag of PVC on tight netting.
(DIR) Post #B2JxxQ0xk6MdgATjw8 by mart0@438punk.house
2026-01-15T21:08:26Z
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@neauoire Double up the bottom!I have been making bags for almost 10 years, so I've seen a lot of 10 year bags. To get a 10 years + bag I opt for 1000D Cordura nylon. Bigger cost at the start (and it's synthetic), but the bag will last for decades unless you are an abusive bike messenger. Canvas facing wear + UV (+ salt air for you) might wear out faster than you think. Waxing it will help.
(DIR) Post #B2KQ2hFzrOjrJuoeKu by neauoire@merveilles.town
2026-01-16T02:22:59Z
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@mart0 There's 4 layers at the bottom :) The bag I've clone here I've used 15 years, I hope it lasts somewhere around that time. I noticed how the wear happened and re-enforced these areas! It has done surprisingly well considering the awful weather conditions I've dragged it through.
(DIR) Post #B2KTQmJD1rXFnhUdAO by mart0@438punk.house
2026-01-16T03:01:07Z
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@neauoire 💪I look forward to the update in 10 years. Be careful making your own bags can be a slippery slope 😅
(DIR) Post #B2Lc3K5mrfWSNF47jE by neauoire@merveilles.town
2026-01-16T16:11:19Z
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@mart0 I can believe you! It's keeping me up a night already. Do you have pictures of your work? I'd love to see what awaits me
(DIR) Post #B2Lz7AYKZYdKtKDfvM by 7047741@merveilles.town
2026-01-16T20:30:18Z
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@neauoire I need a replacement of my cote&ciel backpack, it's falling apartyou take orders? hahaha not a serious request, okay maybe it is
(DIR) Post #B2NhL9M6PWzENDw7uq by neauoire@merveilles.town
2026-01-17T16:20:57Z
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@7047741 Haha, I doubt I have it in me to to go through all this again X)
(DIR) Post #B2NodVVNUsqfxdyY8O by neauoire@merveilles.town
2026-01-17T17:42:41Z
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@knapjack a sailrite https://merveilles.town/@neauoire/115908271696210406
(DIR) Post #B2NsqID0dwUaIwjgp6 by neauoire@merveilles.town
2026-01-17T18:29:54Z
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A made a backpack!I've used one of these fantastic canvas commuter bags from Banjo Brothers for over 15 years, but having finally worn it out to the point where the canvas was so brittle that you could poke holes with your index finger, I didn't have the heart to throw it away after so many years of faithful service.So, I cut all the seams off, layed it all out, traced each part on fresh 14oz canvas and tried my best to make a new one. I've taken the opportunity to improve some things.I certainly hope that it may last for another 15 years.https://wiki.xxiivv.com/site/commuter_backpack.html#theFabrique
(DIR) Post #B2Ntvo25ql0aPHp4yG by neauoire@merveilles.town
2026-01-17T18:42:08Z
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This is the sort of wear 15 years around the world does to our backpacks.
(DIR) Post #B2NvIEXc4aAkwip9lI by vuuc@troet.cafe
2026-01-17T18:57:24Z
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@neauoire Looks fantastic, fingers crossed it's gonna live even longer than it's predecessor 🫰
(DIR) Post #B2NvJtdAmuowfnDYEC by neauoire@merveilles.town
2026-01-17T18:57:43Z
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@vuuc I'll try to share update every few years ^__^
(DIR) Post #B2NvmlhfLE08U55PkG by inkrunner@merveilles.town
2026-01-17T19:02:49Z
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@neauoire superb! Reminds me of Sapper’s satchel in Blade Runner 2049. I’m repairing a discarded mapcase now, thank you for the inspiration.
(DIR) Post #B2NwYW3eoUN9rS8lyS by rostiger@merveilles.town
2026-01-17T19:11:33Z
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@neauoire Whooa, it turned out so well! I love the buckle with the red strap, such a nice touch. I'm curious how you did the shoulder straps though, do you have pictures from the other side?
(DIR) Post #B2Nwpuo23PzrXS81vE by neauoire@merveilles.town
2026-01-17T19:14:39Z
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@rostiger Oh X) I'll take some! Gimme a minute, but I've reused those from the original backpack, I just redid the webbing on the seems.
(DIR) Post #B2O2JGNbQESIcJa0oK by neauoire@merveilles.town
2026-01-17T20:15:58Z
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@float13 if you click on the link, you can see the PVC liner, I'm using a drybag inside.
(DIR) Post #B2OMh8OMlnCtsQb560 by neauoire@merveilles.town
2026-01-18T00:04:22Z
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For scale
(DIR) Post #B2OPqXR5KIu21A2ooi by mart0@438punk.house
2026-01-18T00:39:47Z
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@neauoire Looking good 👍
(DIR) Post #B2OVeoBpoDxUEHhXhQ by metasyn@merveilles.town
2026-01-18T01:44:48Z
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@neauoire so rad, looks sleek and tough at the same time
(DIR) Post #B2OinJxkrQucUZVMuW by rek@merveilles.town
2026-01-18T04:11:57Z
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@neauoire hawt
(DIR) Post #B2P4YR9E3xU1QLB77w by wim_v12e@merveilles.town
2026-01-18T08:15:50Z
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@neauoire wonderful job! you must have a pretty heavy-duty sewing machine, I don't think mine could handle such canvas.
(DIR) Post #B2PkUd6TrkdXQ7lGgS by neauoire@merveilles.town
2026-01-18T16:05:39Z
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@wim_v12e yeah it's designed to make sail and punch through many layers of dacron :) The hats we made were the first time using it to make clothes.
(DIR) Post #B2R0cxeer87LdWFiOO by poum@merveilles.town
2026-01-19T06:41:17Z
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@neauoire nice work <3