WANTED backpack

[Brownie]

looking for some sort of pattern are instructions for a period correct backpack are a backpack itself

 

[tenngun]

looking for some sort of pattern are instructions for a period correct backpack are a backpack itself

Townsend sells a pack.
We don’t have a lot of documentation for civilian
American Rev war packs were often haversack style with two straps. The ‘New Pattern’ was the same with a strap that went over both deltoids and cross body
Snapsack were simple one strap tubular bags, just a long rectangle folded in half. Tied on one end and strap sewn on, very comfortable to carry

 

[jwbyerly]

Ive got one id let go of for cheap, can send photos when i get off work

 

[Dusty_Traveler]

What time period are you going for?

 

[French Colonial]

The only period backpacks I have ever seen were either one that looked like the back of a ladder back chair or I have also seen two pieces of bent wood, I am sure there were others.

 

[Seamus]

You can download a paper on a documented knapsack here;

https://www.academia.edu/14462141/Warner_Knapsack

 

[SOLANCO]

First determine how much of what you need to tote. If oversize you will likely wind up carrying extra weight that you don't need.
Do not forget water. Unless you KNOW potable water will be available you will need to carry water. Near 8.5 lbs/gallon.

 

[Brownie]

What time period are you going for?

1840's

 

[Century to late]

Are you still looking for old style pack frame?

 

[Brownie]

yes

 

[Century to late]

Here is one of the old time wood frame models I build. This one is 14 1/2 wide and 30" long. Made out of oak,canvas and leather straps. Spreaders are inlet and glued with added brass rivets. Also have a flip down shelf to carry heavy meat loads. I can make to any size you need. Wt. Just under 3lbs.

 

[Mowich]

The only period backpacks I have ever seen were either one that looked like the back of a ladder back chair or I have also seen two pieces of bent wood, I am sure there were others.
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I saw a woman yesterday at our local black powder show with this same pack on her back carrying the stuff she picked up at the show!

 

[Sooty Scot]

I have a backpack from a First American Regiment reenactor. Very nearly new condition.
Contact me for pictures, if that's what you are looking for..

 

[Silky921]

There's a guy here who made a pack frame that might work for you as well. I duplicated it and it's held up well and does the job.

 

[Brownie]

do you havee the plans

 

[Silky921]

https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/wood-pack-frame.119269/