Gray bag with a black strap on a green cutting mat
Person wearing a gray backpack on a wooden deck with a brick wall and greenery in the background
Gray backpack with a zipper held by a hand on a green cutting mat.
Gray back pack with strap side up on a grid background
Pen and Ink drawing of basic rucksack with folded down top
Pen and ink drawing of rustic replica rucksack with leather straps
image of cover of 563 Pioneer Rucksack sewing pattern
Gray bag with a black strap on a green cutting mat
Person wearing a gray backpack on a wooden deck with a brick wall and greenery in the background
Gray backpack with a zipper held by a hand on a green cutting mat.
Gray back pack with strap side up on a grid background
Pen and Ink drawing of basic rucksack with folded down top
Pen and ink drawing of rustic replica rucksack with leather straps
image of cover of 563 Pioneer Rucksack sewing pattern

563 - Pioneer Rucksack PDF Sewing Pattern

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With this pattern you can sew up two types of of rugged rucksack in two sizes -- a basic modern version with webbed straps or a rustic replica version with leather straps.  A roomy main compartment in the bag is big enough to hold a laptop.  Two additional optional pockets inside divide the bag into three inner compartments -- perfect for keeping it organized.  Two outer pockets with storm flaps can also be added to the outside for more storage.  Adjustable shoulder straps makes this bag comfortable.  The top rolls down and is secured with a strap.  

Two sizes:
Small:  5-1/4" d x 11" w x 17" to 21" h
Medium:  7-14" d x 12-1/2" w x 18" to 22" h

Skill Level:  1, Quick & Easy (without pockets); 2, Easy (with pockets)

Materials and Supplies

Polyester thread
1/4 yd (.23m) needlepunch
Basic Bag: 
2-1/4 yd (2.06m) 1" (2.5cm) nylon webbing
Two 1" (2.5cm) double bar buckles
One 1" (2.5cm) side release buckle
1/4 yd (.23m) 3/4" (1.9cm) nylon webbing
3 pieces of velcro
Optional Zipper Pockets:
1-1/8 yd (1.02m) #4 or #5 coil zipper
Four #4 or #5 coil zipper pulls
Replica Bag: 
Three to five leather belts

Suggested Fabrics

Outer Fabric: Waterproof Nylon Pack Cloth, Cordura, or any medium- to heavyweight fabric such as canvas or denim.
Inner Fabric:  Coated Nylon Taffeta or any tightly woven lightweight fabric for pocket bags.

Outer Fabric (without pockets) - Small: 3/4 yd (.68m);  Medium: 7/8 yd (.8m)
Outer Fabric (with pockets) - Small: 7/8 yd (.8m);  Medium: 1 yd (.91m)
Inner Fabric (for optional inner pockets), both sizes:  3/8 yd (.34m)

MORE INFO

This is a PDF sewing pattern for home sewing, not a finished garment. All sales of digital products are final.

You will receive the following PDF files:
- Pattern instructions
- Wide format copyshop pattern pieces
- A0 pattern pieces
- Letter-sized (print-at-home) pattern pieces
- Projector pattern pieces

For more pattern information or pattern support, contact the designer, Green Pepper.

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