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I found an old army surplus vintage backpack at an antique store and thought it would make a good project for the instructable backpack challenge.

It would require major restoration and repair, or it could become a new pattern and have a whole new life.

Military bags were well-made, and this one lasted a really long time. Although it had solid construction of canvas and leather, it was falling apart.

My vision was a new backpack following the same pattern and construction but made with Latigo leather for the body and a Horween Chromexcel Lid.

It's inspiring to bring new life in to vintage gear.

You can check out some other gear I've remade on my instagram HideGear.