99.9% Done...

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...but on purpose!

It's done, it's done, it's done... okay, it's almost done!

I finished my pack, almost.  With sewing machine reassembled and proper tension I was able to plow through today and wrap up the last of the sewing.  All that remains are a few final touches that will be done when all other gear is figured out.  The shoulder strap take up webbing needs trimmed but I can't do that until I have a properly loaded pack and can adjust the straps to the correct tightness.  Likewise, when I have all my clothing gear figured out I can determine the permanent attachment point for the sternum strap that runs across the upper chest.  And lastly, the permanent securing of the shoulder strap casing onto the foam.  That will need to be done with a little hand sewing and I'm putting that of until later.

Ta-dah! My almost done pack:

The next four photos show the pack at max capacity with the extension collar in full use.

Left Side (as worn)

Back

Right Side (as worn)

Front

 This is a close up of the mesh side pocket and one of the utility straps (the dark band running horizontally).  On each side there is a mesh pocket and two utility straps.

The next series of photos are of the pack without the extension collar in use.  This collar is useful when arriving at a resupply point when you will need to haul a max load of food.  Slowly space needed in the pack will become less and less as food is consumed and the extension collar can be rolled down or tucked inside the pack to keep everything neat and tidy.

Front of pack, this side also has an exterior mesh pocket.

Left Side (as worn)

Back

Right Side (as worn)

Aerial view with extension collar not in use.

As I didn't have finished gear to pile in the pack for photos I used what was readily at hand, a new acquisition... over 30 ounces of roving!  For the uninitiated, roving is a stage in fiber processing (in this case wool) that can be spun into yarn.  It's good to know how much I can put into the bag because following the hike I can completely see me using this pack to go shopping at fiber festivals (again, for the uninitiated, I'm talking about animal fibers not the fiber you find in bran flakes, and yes there are entire festivals dedicated to the fiberarts, you should find a local one and see what it's all about).

Three bags full of roving next to an unhelpful cat.  These are what filled out the pack.

Someone wants attention.