Backpack repairs

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Backpack repairs

Postby Micko » Tue 15 Aug, 2017 9:30 pm

Hi just wondering if anybody has any recommendations on fixing the straps that have broken away from the back railing on my backpack. Was thinking of using good ol gaffer tape
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Re: Backpack repairs

Postby Bill P » Tue 15 Aug, 2017 10:02 pm

Hi Micko, yes the rear panel of the Macpac harness straps crumble and fail. The plastic material used is not durable enough for this task.

I have replaced two sets with new replacement Macpac straps. I got one set from a specialist outdoor equipment repairer and then found the second set at a Macpac shop- much cheaper.

You could repair the rear of the harness with say some 2" webbing/ but you would need to remove the harness from the bag to stitch it on.

Its a bit difficult to manipulate the aluminium bars to get them on, but feasible.
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