Firstly I made a cardboard template and then built up a “3-D model” to check the size didn’t interfere with rotating cranks etc.
Wish I’d paid more attention to Blue Peter when I was younger…
I forgot to take any photos during “manufacturing” but I’m quite happy with the results, I decided to go for the full gate opening
I put some loops at the top so I can easily store my poles expertly engineered by Stu…
I decided on a small external map pocket on the non-zip side just big enough for an OS map (the map will fit in completely to shield it from from the weather)
First trial on Tuesday on a 2 day trip round Llyn Brenig & Alwen reservoir…
It’s nowhere near the same quality as one of Beth’s (I don’t think the straps will last long-term) but it’ll do for a couple of months until I can justify to Mrs B that I need a “proper” one.
Oh yes, total cost… £2 for the material from the market, £3 for the webbing & velcro and £2 for the zip off ebay plus numerous cups of coffee for the machinist/instructor/boss
