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PDF sewing guide and pattern for making your own bikepacking seatpack, and an additional complementary 25 page beginner sewing guide, Free updates!
Modern bike-camping has partially shifted away from the 2 or 4 pannier setup typical of bicycle touring towards lighter weight, aerodynamic bikepacking soft luggage that can handle off-road conditions better. This guide will help you produce your own bikepacking seat pack, large enough for a compact sleeping bag, extra clothing layers etc.
Updated Sep ’23 to include a zipper pocket and stashable shoulder straps!
Difficulty: Intermediate, but with beginner friendly instructions
Detailed instructions tailored to the complete beginner, although experienced sewers will have lots of learn also. No confusing abbreviations, all written in plain verbose English.
A4, A3 and A1 printable pattern, plus full colour sewing guide
Prickly Gorse sewing guides aim to be the definitive guides for getting you sewing your own outdoor gear, from total beginner to expert.
Not for commercial use.
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