Sew Like A Pro: Backpack tutorial, Episode Zero

I'm going to show you how to make a professional-quality roll-top commuter backpack out of waxed canvas (or whatever material you prefer).
In this episode, I go over some pre-requisites, caveats and some other info you might want to know before we really get started.

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The materials I'll be using in this project were provided by the following sponsors (some links may be affiliate links):

Big Duck Canvas - http://lddy.no/5dpy
Big Duck provided the #10 Waxed canvas for the exterior, and 12 oz. duck cloth for the interior.

Outdoor Wilderness Fabrics - http://www.owfinc.com
OWF provided the 1/4" foam for the straps and back padding.
Here's the foam I used - http://www.owfinc.com/FY20-1_4/produc...

AustriAlpin - http://austrialpin.net
AustriAlpin provided the Cobra buckles for the main compartment closure.

The Thread Exchange - https://www.thethreadexchange.com
The Thread Exchange provided the nylon thread in size V69 for this project.

Strapworks - https://www.strapworks.com
Strapworks provided the Mil-Spec webbing for the straps

Links to the videos in this series -

Episode Zero -    • Sew Like A Pro: Backpack tutorial, Episode...  

Episode One -    • Sew Like A Pro: Backpack Tutorial Episode 1  

Episode Two -    • Sew Like A Pro: Backpack Tutorial Episode 2  

Episode Three -    • Sew Like A Pro: Backpack Tutorial Episode 3  

Episode Four -    • Sew Like A Pro: Backpack Tutorial Episode 4