Slabtown Backpack Pattern

The Slabtown is a heavy-duty rolltop backpack, built for adventurous makers. It features a spacious main compartment with quick-access zipper, front zipper pocket, adjustable leather backpack straps, and side pockets for water bottles.

• Dimensions: 17 1/2" H (rolled down) / 24 1/2" H (extended) x 11" W x 5.5" D
• 24.3 liters max capacity
• Heavy-duty, water-resistant waxed canvas exterior
• Fully-lined with natural army duck canvas
• Spacious main compartment with quick-access zipper
• Front zipper pocket
• Side pocket for water bottles
• Snap closures
• Adjustable leather backpack straps
• Additional 6" of capacity with rolltop extended

Skill Level: Advanced

MATERIALS + TOOLS NEEDED

Fabric: Mid-heavy canvas, waxed canvas or denim

• Main Fabric: ¾ yd
• Accent Fabric: ½ yd
• Lining Fabric: ¾ yd

Tools: All available in the Slabtown Essential Tools Bundle

• Round End Punch: ¾" + 1⅛" (or larger)
• Leather Pen

Hardware + Notions: All available in the Slabtown Finishing Kits

• (2) 12" Zippers with large hole in slider
• (24) Med. ⅜" Tubular Rivets
• (2) Small  ¼" Tubular Rivets
• (2) ¾" Center Bar Buckles
• (3) Line 24 Snaps
• 1" Twill tape (1½ yards)
• 3/16" Double-sided Leather Tape

Leather (See strap measurements in pattern): All available in the Slabtown Finishing Kits

• 40" x 1⅛" Leather Stripes (8-10oz)
• 100" x ¾" Leather Stripes (8-10oz)
• 6" x 3" Leather Scrap (8-10oz)
• 5" x 2" Leather Scrap (8-10oz)