Rig bag

[propblast 0]

Anyone gave plans they would care to share for a backpack to carry your rig in?

Thanks.

Propblast

[strife 0]

I have a couple of PD Gear Bags

http://store.performancedesigns.com/products/pd-gear-bag

and a Rig Sleeve

http://www.rigsleeve.com/

[monkycndo 0]

If you are doing it as a sewing project, reverse engineer a bag you like. Then start sewing.

If you want to do it to save money, fuggetaboutit. I picked up a good used, simple one compartment backpack that holds my rig and logbook, and maybe a wingsuit shoved in. Cost me 5 bucks at the flea market. The zipper and fabric alone would have cost me that much, let alone all the time to sew it.

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[riggerrob 643]

Agreed second-hand luggage will always be cheaper than buying the materials to sew your own.
I have sewn a dozen gear bags, but did not bother to save the patterns.
Start by thinking that airline carry-on luggage is 21" x 14" x 9". Draw those dimensions on a piece of cardboard and see if you rig will fit inside, then think about pockets. over-lap on zippers, shoulder straps etc. For shoulder straps, just copy the shoulder straps on your most comfortable back-pack/day-pack.

[monkycndo 0]

Forget trying to sew the shoulder straps. Find an old backpack with good shoulder straps. Cut the straps off and sew them into your gear bag.

A lot of bigger rolling gear bags have the shoulder straps in a zippered compartment on the bottom of the bag. I have never used them in the 10 years of jumping. But when I want some shoulder straps for a project, know right where to find a set.

As a sewing project, I am considering making a version of a rig sleeve to completely cover my rig while traveling by air. Having it as small as possible to fit under the airline seat is necessary. I have a huge roll of cordura, so material cost is minor.

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[airtwardo 7]

monkycndo

Forget trying to sew the shoulder straps. Find an old backpack with good shoulder straps. Cut the straps off and sew them into your gear bag.

A lot of bigger rolling gear bags have the shoulder straps in a zippered compartment on the bottom of the bag. I have never used them in the 10 years of jumping. But when I want some shoulder straps for a project, know right where to find a set.

As a sewing project, I am considering making a version of a rig sleeve to completely cover my rig while traveling by air. Having it as small as possible to fit under the airline seat is necessary. I have a huge roll of cordura, so material cost is minor.

I found it MUCH easier to just get a Monkey to carry everything FOR me!

~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~

[BornToThrill 0]

I use PD gear bag (found on their website). I've seen the rig sleeve, but personally I don't want anything exposed. Sun or spilled beer...

[monkycndo 0]

airtwardo

I found it MUCH easier to just get a Monkey to carry everything FOR me!

Falling for that the first time was one thing.

But three days in a row? Guess I'm a slow learner.

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[propblast 0]

Thanks all. I will use your advice.

Propblast

[Holroyd 3]

I just came back from Florida with my rig in this bag from Eagle Creek.
http://www.backcountry.com/eagle-creek-digi-hauler-backpack?ti=UExQIENhdDpEYXlwYWNrczoxOjI6YmNzQ2F0NzExMDAwNzY&skid=EAG3233-OCH-ONESIZ

Not enough room for a helmet, but perfect for a rig.