DIY - Make Your Own Bikepacking Frame Bag: Follow along as I make my ver first frame bag. While it was easier than I thought, making it “perfect” is difficult. With little more than an simple sewing machine, basic materials, you too can make yourself your own bag. 75% of your success comes down to planning. So take your time, and you’ll surprise yourself... and be the envy of your cycling friends.

Materials list:

- Fabric: X-PAC V21 / 1 yrd is plenty
- Zippers: bulk YYK waterproof #5, (cut to length)
- Zipper pull tabs : 3 reverse single pull (reverse is required for the type of waterproof zipper I used. Your supplier can help you make the right choice.
Velcro: 2” is plenty wide enough, just make sure you get enough.
- Inside self: I used another section of 3/4” Velcro to attach my self to one side of the bag. Shelves must be detachable because there is no other way to reverse the bag during the sewing processs.
- Edging: enough grosgrain to finish all your seams.
- Foam: I used construction sill plate foam, but I would recommend getting a cheap thin Evasolite sleeping pad and cutting off a long strip.

Where to get X-PAC & zippers?

Canada:
Hofman Outdoor Gear supply
Spirit West

USA:
Rocky Woods seems to be the go-to place

UK:
ProFabrics

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