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I've finished my work on the fifth prototype today, and although I'm not 100% happy, it's definitely a step in the right direction, and I've learned a a whole lot - especially in regards to anger-management... 🥲
This has been the first prototype which I've fabricated out of "real" materials, and I've managed to hit almost all of my set measurements to the T; I only have to add a millimeter here-and-there, as I've underestimated the tension on the fabric once it gets sewn together (it shrinks a bit), but other then that my theory made it through practice.
There's a few changes I'll make going forward with prototype #6, I.e: I'll work on adding side pockets, enlarge the curves and make them smoother, probably change the Pack's dimensions (I'd like it to be a bit more compact), and - most likely - I'll add Velcro patches on the front for added modularity, but overall I'm on track.
Anyways... I'd be happy to hear some input!
100 sats \ 2 replies \ @RDClark 15h
Looks clean. Would need this blacked out. Great size bag
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60 sats \ 1 reply \ @Fabs OP 15h
Thanks! It'll get better with each iteration.
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Making and sharing as you go is great. Thank you for doing it this way. The progress is fun to watch.
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100 sats \ 3 replies \ @k00b 17h
Looks really nice! Is this intended as an everyday bag or a travel bag? Regardless, I think a laptop sleeve/pocket would be nice. I tend to only buy bags that have them.
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100 sats \ 2 replies \ @Fabs OP 15h
Both, actually, as the Clamshell opening lends itself really well to pack the backpack for travels.
I'll be making a dedicated, cushioned laptop sleeve which one can simply slap onto the Velcro loops, as I don't want anything permanently compromising useable space if said thing isn't in use.
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @k00b 15h
The velcro loops are on the inside near the back panel? Might be cumbersome to get to when the bag is full.
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They're covering the complete front + back panel.
A normal laptop would almost fully fill the pack, and since you either pull it out- or push it in from the top, I don't see any issues.
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