I Learned MYOG by Making My Own Backpacks

In this video, I walk through the four backpacks I’ve made from 2019 to today including my very first attempt (with plenty of mistakes) all the way to my latest pack made on an industrial sewing machine. My Make Your Own Gear (MYOG) journey has been full of trial and error. Early on, I was limited by a domestic Singer HD sewing machine, cheap materials, and inexperience. Over time, I learned how to design my own templates, choose better fabrics like X-Pac and EcoPak, and eventually upgrade to an industrial machine that allowed me to make truly durable, comfortable packs. Each backpack represents a step forward, not just in skill, but in confidence. In this video, I cover: • My first backpack and the mistakes I made • Following a Mountain Flyer pattern and improving my results • Designing my own backpack template using Adobe Illustrator • Switching to an industrial sewing machine (and why it matters) • Using EcoPak and Robic to making stronger, more professional shoulder straps • What I’ve learned from making my own gear • My plan to build a full 60L backpacking pack next If you're thinking about getting into MYOG, my advice is simple: just start. You don’t need perfect materials or perfect skills. Every project teaches you something new. There’s nothing quite like using gear you built yourself. 00:00 My MYOG Bags and Inspiration 00:39 My first MYOG Backpack 02:16 My second MYOG Backpack 03:49 My third MYOG Backpack 06:36 My latest MYOG Backpack 07:52 My addition of an industrial machine 10:05 Advice for new makers Links mentioned: Mountain Flyer pattern (Bag Buff): https://www.bagbuff.com/ Prickly Gorse template: https://pricklygorsegear.com/ulbackpa... If you enjoy MYOG, backpacking, and gear design, subscribe for more videos. I’m currently working toward building my first full multi-day backpacking pack. Thanks for watching. Cam