Sew it yourself! This Backpack Kit is a great project for someone just starting out with sewing and to practice their skills. In fact, it’s our most beginner-friendly project kit. The fabric comes pre-plotted so all you have to do is cut out the pieces and assemble the bag — no figuring out measurements or calculations!

Here are just a few of the skills you'll learn while making this backpack:

• How to create backpack pockets.
• How to sew curves and shape fabric assembly.
• How to sew zippers.
• How to install a zipper slider onto a zipper chain.
• How to measure and mark fabric for adding pockets and handles to backpack body.
• How to sew webbing, install buckle hardware and more.

The backpack is made with Cordura® 1000D Mil-Spec U.S. Army Camouflage fabric — a rugged and heavy-duty bag fabric. Cordura 1000D Mil-Spec is the industry leader when you need guaranteed performance in the most demanding environments. This high-tenacity, air-jet textured nylon from INVISTA™ is coated in a clear polyurethane on the back side and a durable water-repellent finish on the front side to create a material that is strong, dependable, quick-drying and easy to clean. In addition to being water-repellent, it’s abrasion, mold/mildew and rot resistant — along with incredible tear strength — and a great backpack to keep on your boat or for outdoor activities. It folds up and rolls for easy storage on your boat or RV where space is limited. The backpack features a front pocket and two side pockets.

Finished Measurements: 19-1/2"H x 13"W x 5"D

Please Note: There are no written instructions for this kit. We have made a detailed how-to instructional video, found in the Videos tab, on how to sew and assemble the Backpack Kit.

Backpack Kit Includes:

• 1 yd. Cordura 1000D Mil-Spec fabric
• 6' Black 1" Polypropylene Webbing
• 1' Foam Luff Tape 12" (Not Adhesive Backed)
• 5' Black Continuous Zipper Chain #10
• 5' Black Continuous Zipper Chain #5
• 1 Black Zipper Slider #10 Metal Single Non-Locking Pull
• 1 Black Zipper Slider #5 Metal Single Non-Locking Pull
• 1 5Pk YKK Adjustable Strap Buckle Black 1"
• Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery
• 1 Coats Extra Strong® Tex 70 Nylon Upholstery Thread Black
• Sailrite® Woven Sew In Tags

Also Required (Sold Separately):

• Sewing Machine
• Scissors