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[Ver'ta Mdej]

Since my little one has outgrown the birikad, I have to come up with a new pack.

I like the design of the hardshell backpacks that are available, but I a) do not want to get something that looks like a hardshell cyclist pack and b) do NOT want to spend that kind of money for something that I'd have to customize out the wazoo.

So, I think I'm going to build one using the things I like form the hardshell pack design.

So far, all I have is a design sketch:

[RoboEmma]

It's a very pretty design, but are you sure it's safe/comfortable for a baby that's been outgrowing carriers to be in something that's built from scratch? I'm not sure how much anatomical research goes into making a baby pack, but they always seem pretty specifically designed. I'd be worried about it falling apart under weight or being uncomfortable, or holding the baby's back at an odd position. It might be best to build around a purchased pack.

[Ver'ta Mdej]

It's a very pretty design, but are you sure it's safe/comfortable for a baby that's been outgrowing carriers to be in something that's built from scratch? I'm not sure how much anatomical research goes into making a baby pack, but they always seem pretty specifically designed. I'd be worried about it falling apart under weight or being uncomfortable, or holding the baby's back at an odd position. It might be best to build around a purchased pack.

  The "baby" is 3 years old and over 40 lbs and will no longer be in the birikad (see my icon - that's a year and a half ago, and I built it on a basic baby pack framework). that would be why I'm designing a pack for my armor now. No more birikad. 

This is an equipment pack for me.

[Hondo Karr]

Yeah,Ver'ta built an awesome pack and lugged her verd'ika around SDCC 08 with it! I sadly didnt get to see her armorin person although I met her and her husband and they rocked! But I saw the pix and it was amazing.

I'msure the new pack willbe equally as cool... minus the mini-mando of course!

[RoboEmma]

The "baby" is 3 years old and over 40 lbs and will no longer be in the birikad (see my icon - that's a year and a half ago, and I built it on a basic baby pack framework). that would be why I'm designing a pack for my armor now. No more birikad. 

This is an equipment pack for me.

Ah, got it. The way you worded your post made it sound like you were upgrading to a 'bigger model.' That, and your drawing looked like it had arm and leg holes to me...

That aside, it's a beautiful pack, I love how it follows the curve of the back.

[Zevlar Rayco]

with the exception of the nodules on the sides, that looks almost like my pack

[Ver'ta Mdej]

That's the idea. While I like the basic design aesthetic of the Bobblebee hardside packs, I'm not willing to spend 2-300 dollars for something that may not fit my short torso well and that will require extensive modding and painting. Just ... no 

Also, I'm fond the scratchbuilt stuff. 

[Zevlar Rayco]

if you keep an eye out, you can get some of these at a steal. mine was under 50 bucks & that included shipping. right now, someone has the hardshell part of the pack up for 10 bucks. look here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Boblbee-Megalopolis-Gray-Laptop-Backpack-Shell_W0QQitemZ250516930737QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a53f900b1

they say it's the megalopolis but I don't see the lower triangle mounts so it may be a peoples delite

the same seller has one in chrome as well for 50.00:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Boblbee-Peoples-Delite-Chrome-Laptop-Backpack-Cycling_W0QQitemZ250516930682QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a53f9007a

[Sinclair Reau]

if you keep an eye out, you can get some of these at a steal. mine was under 50 bucks & that included shipping. right now, someone has the hardshell part of the pack up for 10 bucks. look here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Boblbee-Megalopolis-Gray-Laptop-Backpack-Shell_W0QQitemZ250516930737QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a53f900b1

they say it's the megalopolis but I don't see the lower triangle mounts so it may be a peoples delite

the same seller has one in chrome as well for 50.00:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Boblbee-Peoples-Delite-Chrome-Laptop-Backpack-Cycling_W0QQitemZ250516930682QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a53f9007a

Wow thats really clever! Great idea