At Stitchback we believe that the best outdoor gear is the gear you make yourself.

Our CAD drafted sewing patterns can give you a jump-start on your next myog project. Build the pattern as is, or use it as a launching point and customize it to fit your needs. This listing is for a digital download of a PDF file that includes a full size pattern and instructions. The pattern is formatted to be printed on 8.5x11" paper.

*Note: this listing also includes a PDF of the pattern on 36"x48" pages for those who wish to print the pattern on a large format printer.

SKILL LEVEL: 5.9

Suitable for those confident in their sewing skills. Although this pack has been designed with simplicity in mind, it is still a relatively complex project, good for those with some sewing experience.

DESCRIPTION:

The Stitchback Metamorph is a shapeshifting backpack that can be customized to the demands of each adventure. A series of strategically placed webbing loops allow pockets, compression straps and other features to be added or reconfigured at will. The base pack itself is minimalistic, but the features that can be added are limited only by your imagination. With the Metamorph you can create a one of kind pack that is truly personalized to your own preferences.

The Metamorph has a base volume of approximately 45 liters. This volume can be increased through the addition of various optional pockets (available separately).

Although the Metamorph can be used as a frameless pack, it features both a supportive hipbelt and load lifter straps, making it best used with some kind of frame sheet. This can be a simple piece of foam, or a plastic frame sheet, and the pattern includes instructions for both.

The pattern also includes men's and women's specific hipbelts and shoulder straps, with instructions on how to customize the fit, and torso length. (Shoulder straps can be positioned up to 23-1/2" from the bottom of the pack.)

The pack as shown in the photos, weighs 28 oz. without a frame sheet. The final weight of the pack depends largely on the types of fabrics and frame sheet used, so this weight is given as a reference only.

FEATURES:

- Strategically place loops allow for customization

- Internal sleeve for frame sheet also holds hydration bladder

- Hydration tube ports

- Lumbar pad

- Pattern for plastic and/or foam frame sheet

- Pattern for men's and women's forward pull hipbelt

- Pattern for men's and women's recurved shoulder straps

- Dry bag style closure

- Back panel dimensions: 11" X 24"

- Overall dimensions: approx. 12"w X 9"d X 26"t

This pattern contains the intellectual property of Stitchback DIY Trail Gear, and is protected by copyright. It may not be distributed, copied or reproduced without express written consent. See our Pattern Use Policy here.