Backpack

The main project for my Soft Product class was essentially the complete design and construction of a backpack. Me and two other guys in the class decided to construct climbing bags, and we ended up taking our muslins (prototypes) out to some local crags to climb some single pitch. It was a beautiful climb, and we got a good idea of what did and didn't work. The final model (though I plan on redoing it once more) was made with black 400 Denier nylon. I had no previous sewing experience.





Cardboard mock-up


Belaying Jared while wearing my initial prototype. It's designed to sit above the harness.


Some "urban" climbing with my final bag.


Detail: Gear loops and adjustable hood clips.

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A design for a kinetic kid's toy. This was the product of a 3 month collaboration with 5 other students. The kids had a blast!