July 19th 2007

Framing it all in

One of the key pieces of equipment for this Trek is the backpack. At the heart of that is, of course, the pack frame. This particular pack frame is little more than three sticks tied together in a triangle. And yet, thanks to the structural stability of that simple geometric shape, it will provide a beautiful platform for our gear to be lashed to.

It all starts out like this.

Pack sticks

But with a few quick holes drilled, they’re pegged together quickly and sturdily.

Finished

This basic frame work needs to be finished out with rope straps, leather padding for the contact points, and other minor features.