From:	Ojaste,James [NCR] James.Ojaste@**.GC.CA
Subject:	[OT] Dicebag from Hell
Date:	Fri, 19 Feb 1999 11:14:04 -0500

Kama wrote:
> > / However, doing so is going to require the
> > / construction of a new bag to hold it all.
> >
> > You know, they make these wonderful hiker's backpacks these days with
> > internal frames. They can carry quite a load very comfortably ;)
>
> A possibility. However, we are already using backbacks for the gaming
> books. Personally I 'm leaning towards using the same pattern and sizing
> it up 200%. I just need to find some good material that's strong enough
> (rip-stop nylon?) and a narros gauge rope for the drawstring/carry rope.
>
You might want to try simple denim - it's tough, flexible, easy to
work with (ie no worries about heat-sealing edges and so forth) and
cheap. For the drawstring, I'd probably go for either cotton (again,
soft and flexible) or, if you want more strength, you could check out
a mountaineering/outdoor sports store (I love MEC) and find some
lightweight climbing/utility rope, it's pretty thin...

James Ojaste