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Title: Made a Haversack! 1st Attempt
Post by: Wannabe1 on January 02, 2011, 09:27:00 PM
This is my first attempt so, I made this haversack for my 10yr old son and he just loves it! You close the flap using a rubber band. That way, if it breaks or falls off, you just replace it with another.

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Title: Re: Made a Haversack! 1st Attempt
Post by: JEFF B on January 02, 2011, 09:29:00 PM
hey Bro that is cool.well done  :clapper:
Title: Re: Made a Haversack! 1st Attempt
Post by: longbowben on January 02, 2011, 09:31:00 PM
Yes well done.
Title: Re: Made a Haversack! 1st Attempt
Post by: Elkchaser on January 02, 2011, 09:32:00 PM
Very nice. Great job.
Title: Re: Made a Haversack! 1st Attempt
Post by: ronp on January 02, 2011, 09:34:00 PM
Very nice.  What material did you use?
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Post by: TKO on January 02, 2011, 09:36:00 PM
Looks like something from the Revolutionary War era. I like it. Is it made of some type of canvas?
Title: Re: Made a Haversack! 1st Attempt
Post by: Wannabe1 on January 02, 2011, 09:45:00 PM
Thanks everyone. It is made of a lightweight canvas that I bought at our local fabric store. I got all materials from the same store and bought extra to make one for myself.

I plan on making mine a little more extravagant but, needed to make a basic one first to get the feel of my creativity. My son has already filled it with a Pokemon book, Nintendo DS, games and his pocket knife. At least he got one outdoor tool in it!   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Made a Haversack! 1st Attempt
Post by: DEATHMASTER on January 02, 2011, 09:48:00 PM
A "man bag" is very nice to have.
You did a nice job.
Post pictures of yours when you make it.
Title: Re: Made a Haversack! 1st Attempt
Post by: Pepper on January 02, 2011, 09:57:00 PM
That is a nice piece of equipment, any young man would like.
You are a craftsman. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Made a Haversack! 1st Attempt
Post by: Wannabe1 on January 02, 2011, 10:03:00 PM
Thanks Pepper, just trying to keep it traditional. I have some blue ticking to sew as inside pockets when I make mine.
Title: Re: Made a Haversack! 1st Attempt
Post by: GRINCH on January 02, 2011, 10:12:00 PM
Nice job TW
Title: Re: Made a Haversack! 1st Attempt
Post by: Ben Maher on January 02, 2011, 10:21:00 PM
they are ever so handy in the bush ... also lets you spend the day afield with a back quiver !
no back pack ... possibles haversack , back quiver and Hill bow ...
\\Nice !
Title: Re: Made a Haversack! 1st Attempt
Post by: Mudd on January 03, 2011, 08:37:00 AM
Great job!

It really looks good and should be very handy.

Thanks for sharing!

God bless,Mudd

PS: The only negative thoughts for me is that your post reminds me that I've been looking for mine for a couple of months and it still hasn't shown up yet...lol
Title: Re: Made a Haversack! 1st Attempt
Post by: bigbadjon on January 03, 2011, 08:56:00 AM
Thats a pretty nice job. Little boys love haversacks, it makes em feel like Indiana Jones. Oh the adventure to be had.
Title: Re: Made a Haversack! 1st Attempt
Post by: Ringneck on January 03, 2011, 12:06:00 PM
Good job!
Title: Re: Made a Haversack! 1st Attempt
Post by: Wannabe1 on January 03, 2011, 12:30:00 PM
I'm in the middle of making mine now. I put a red ticking material inside as a liner and blue ticking for the pocket and flap. It will be a little better than the one above. I find that this kind of thing is fun to make. My wife is coaching on the sewing machine use!    :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Made a Haversack! 1st Attempt
Post by: lablover on January 03, 2011, 02:04:00 PM
When your done, you can waterproof it with bees wax and some low heat. Just be careful around a campfire. It works great I have carried a haversack in the woods for years. Great way to carry everything you need. Add a wool blanket and your set for a night or a week out.
Title: Re: Made a Haversack! 1st Attempt
Post by: greyghost on January 03, 2011, 02:10:00 PM
Nice job. Looks like a good size.


Earl
Title: Re: Made a Haversack! 1st Attempt
Post by: Wannabe1 on January 03, 2011, 07:07:00 PM
Just completed mine on another thread.