Starting Work on my Dream Backpack
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Andy,
I was wondering if you ever consider using a Kevlar-like material to make the backpack knife and bullet resistant ? I would buy such a pack.
Here is a link to a Colombian Tailor who has such lightweight material.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/3756738.stm
Funny, some type of Backpack Karma... I was drilling down to something about Dupont Kevlar, then which product maybe we needed when I went to check email... and found this post.
I was checking the time, 7:29 here in Manila so about 6:29 and still too early to call the USA. I was thinking how to contact them and where? Dupont Kevlar Threads
Where to Buy Kevlar
Call this guy he already makes bullet proof backpacks. But it is more of a schoolbook backpack. However I am sure you can save some time by talking to him.
http://www.kpho.com/education/13863088/detail.html
I accidentally ran across this company, which offers pretty affordable bullet resistant backpack inserts for kids. (so you can go with the bag you want, and cover safety issues later)
http://www.mychildspack.com/
This led into an odd bit of research on the ultimate, action hero backpack, which led me to your work.. I hope your bag comes out amazingly well.
Hi,
Im from the Philippines and also wanted to make my own backpack using good materials. How would I get in contact with Randy the bagmaker here? Thanks
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Go to Quezon City, go to BF Homes, ask for Rodney.
Note, he does not have good materials and does not have the abilty to get good materials, so you must bring your own. If you are Filipino this can be huge problem because the country does not import these items well.
Find the materials and find a person with a sewing machine, in the end, this worked better for me.