The exterior side pocket sits between two daisy chains, which you can use to dangle additional sacks or hiking boots via carabiner or rope.įor the most part, carrying this bag isn’t arduous. The Black Hole duffel has a zippered, U-shaped lid that features an interior mesh pocket split into two zippered compartments (it’s a single zippered mesh pocket on the 40- and 55-liter duffels) on the inside, plus a small zipped pocket on the outside. The claimed weight of the 70-liter pack is an incredibly light 3 pounds and 2.8 ounces, so you can store it vertically without breaking your hangers. You fold it, pack it into its massive mesh pocket, and then tuck it away in a closer or hang it up on a hook. The Black Hole duffel may take up space when it’s open and ready for packing, but it can also pack into itself when it’s not being used. Storing unused suitcases and luggage is one of the biggest annoyances of having a travel bug-doubly so if you’re an apartment-dweller. I’ve packed up and then dropped it outside of my car plenty of times and it’s held its integrity, without a dent or scratch on the bottom. ![]() ![]() It can eat scrapes without tearing and hold up against sharp objects brushing against it. Packing weight aside, the bag is rugged enough for throwing, tossing, and kicking (if you want) to the side. That could be a dealbreaker for those after aesthetics, but reusing old materials is always a plus in my book. However, for its newest line of Black Hole duffels, Patagonia opted for recycled TPU instead of virgin, giving its exterior a less glossy look. TPU gives the bag a sheen close to that of an Ikea tote bag similarly, the material helps maintain the duffel’s shape and integrity. The bag’s shell is TPU, or thermoplastic polyurethane, and this is the reason why the Black Hole Duffel is so recognizable. I got the 70-liter Black Hole duffel in Vessel Blue, which makes the bag look deceivingly vibrant and squishy. As always, Patagonia has added a few new colors to the update as well. The interior stuff pocket is also bigger than the last model for easier repacking into itself. The TPU shell is now made with recycled materials. The Spring 2023 version of the Black Hole duffel gives minor updates to the bag’s original design and makeup. On one end you should have your two 12" loose strands.Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play You should now have a woven length of material 12' long and about 1.5"-2" wide. Once you have completed your weave use your lighter to melt the ends of the cord in place. It can be a little tricky at the very end as you will have to remove the weave from your wood to get the last few rows done but patience is the key. Simply continue weaving your vertical strands till the entire lendth is completed. Its important also not to over tighten the vertical weave, there should be no slack but it shouldnt be pulled too tight either as this will distort the weave. You should be able to tighten up the vertical weave quite easily, if it is difficult to tighten then the horizontal strands pinned to the board may be too tight. Simply repeat the process the other way, under over under over and under. Once all the way through ensure the cord is not twisted (removing the internal strands means it should now lie flat) Pass the gutted length of cord over and under the horizontal strands pinned to your wood. ![]() The gutted paracord strand will be referred to as your VERTICAL weave throughout the instructable. In the picture i have used a hair clip as a needle however anything relatively thin and rigid can be used so long as you can attach it to the end of your cord. You then need to remove the white internal strands from this cord to make it possible to weave.įor best results you should use something on the end of the cord to make it easier to pass through the weave. You need to cut another length of cord about 12 feet in length.
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