Thought it would be interesting to create day-packs out of paracord and stuff-sacks. Calling these ParaDiamond Packs. Inspired by Yukon Packs and Japanese Diamond Binding. Advantage of paradiamond packs is that they are readily made out of available supplies and can be used to extend an existing pack temporarily. Unlike Yukon packs, the contents of para-diamond packs are marginally accessible without disassembling the pack. Should be possible to make a disposable 1 oz ultralight day-pack with a bag and some twine. Or, should be possible to make temporary portage packs out of paracord and a trash-bag.

These packs are fairly configurable and self-compressing. The shoulder straps are connected to the compression-strap areas and tighten upon wearing. Also, the tail end of the paracord serves as a waist-belt and tie for compression.

Writing this article in three posts. #1 a description and end pictures. #2 instructions. #3 advanced hacks and improvements.

A pack made out of a 20L cheap Dry-Sack:

A 60L Day Pack made out of two 30L stuff sacks and strapped together:

A 15 L DayPack made out of an ultralight mesh stuff-sack: