I own several Duluth Pack products. A couple of which I have had customized with extra pockets, straps or a d-ring here or there. It was great to see how they, the packs go together. I hope they never change the TLC that is the Duluth Pack family. My Sparky pack has been to South America, and Europe. Yes, I have other favorite pack that I have carried, but my Sparky sits in the hall closet ready to go when the call is heard.
Beautiful product!! I love how it has no zippers: closures are much less likely to malfunction, and if they do it won't require sewing to fix! Outstanding design!!
The scraps are woven into rugs by the Lake Country Developmental Achievement Center. We wrote a blog post about it in 11/2011 (I'd post the link, but RU-vid doesn't allow links in comments). Thanks for your idea, though. They are great!
Here's a video about there operation, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Lwk_Xr7l05A.html I love this video must have see it more the 10 times. It helped me design/sew up my backpacks for my company Urban Mountain Pakks. It's not easy starting a backpack company from scratch, lots of work and advertising. Enjoy
WOW! Nice packs. They look bombproof. Wonder if it's possible to add a waiststrap to the rambler? The price isn't an issue considering the quality and origin. If I had to attempt making something like this, there would be $1000. labor and gallons of frustration involved lol.
@dinnerandashow No one has complained about the way these bags are made, so why change something that doesnt need it. dont you understand these bags are handmade? Humans will never be perfect
@mostcanwait Do you really not know anything of the quality of these packs? They're well worth spending a lot on something that will last your life and more than having to shell out more cash when your nylon packs tear.
Duluth doesn't post product reviews on their website that are less than 4 stars. SHADY. Heinously overpriced as well, google is your friend for discovering options for the same/better products from other companies. Cheers to the people whom take their own lead.
wrong knife in cutting machine. guy has to learn across table instead of turning the goods. open end awl drill for marking drill. some of the work should be done with Juki needle feed instead of walking foot which is too slow and tempermental. I have 39 years in cut in sew business with stores world-wide. I'm very popular in Japan and NYC. who am I ??
Its interesting you mentioned that because i too am curious about the cutting process of canvas (especially 16oz ones). Should all canvas backpacks actually be cut using a hydraulic machine instead ? The ones used to cut leather ?
