Materials
Please use this page as a reference for some of our available materials, fabric colors, buckle details and more as well as Luke's honest appraisals of the fabrics and buckles.
I try to keep this page updated when I'm not making bags, and want to make sure everything is covered! But please use the contact form to let me know what else you'd like to see on here option-wise or if you have any questions.
FABRICS
CONSTRUCTION
Optional Side Pocket
Add side pocket(s) to your Drop Liner Backpack so you can easily reach a water bottle or anything else that'll fit in there. The newest design favors standard webbing with a cam lock as opposed to stretch webbing, which has a tendency to wear out faster. If you want 2 side pockets, you can't also have a side access laptop zip - it's an either/or situation on the right side of the bag.
Laptop Side Access Zip
Here's a shot of what the laptop side zipper looks like - using YKK Uretek® water resistant zipper, this sleeve allows for quick and easy access to your laptop. On a Medium size pack, you can fit a 15" laptop with ease - it's also a suspended liner, which means your expensive electronics won't hit the ground when you set the bag down. The side access laptop zip allows for a larger laptop carry than the internal drop sleeve does, but please remember it's not a waterproof zipper, so if left out in a downpour for a while, water could seep through.
BUCKLES
Aluminum COBRA Buckle
Made in Austria for demanding uses such as skydiving and high-impact harnesses, these buckles are built to last. The satisfying click sound can reassure you that this buckle will never come open unless you want it to - the only downside is that it's a bit heavy, and might be a bit overkill for a backpack.
Fidlock Magnetic Buckle
The Fidlock® magnetic buckle is one of our favorites - it closes automatically when you swing the lid shut. Showcasing German design at its finest, this buckle is a fantastic upgrade to the standard plastic buckle. The only downside we can think of is that it's possible to get sand stuck in the magnet - we haven't experienced this ourselves, but if you drag your pack upside down across the beach with the lid open, it might get a lil clogged.