r/myog • u/mchalfy • 13d ago

r/MYOG Monthly Discussion and Swap

Post your questions, reviews of fabrics, design plans, and projects that you don't feel warrant their own post!

Did you buy too much silnylon? Have a roll of grosgrain, extra zipper pulls, or a bag of insulation sitting around that you want to get rid off? Post it below and help someone else put it to use!

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u/Tharno_ 12d ago

I have a question about side pockets of backpacks.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a side pocket with non stretchy fabric and a cinch cord with either a half circular piece of fabric on the bottom or just folding the fabric to make enough room for 2 one litre bottles and a trekking pole?

Is one easier to take bottles out? Is the one with just folding more secure?

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u/stilsjx 12d ago

A non stretchy pockets should be easier to get a bottle out of. You should check out ospreys pockets, which can be used in a straight up and down, or at an angle. There is two “top” openings. It’s a useful design, because I don’t have to reach so far back and up to put my Nalgene in.

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u/OverDeparture8799 9d ago

A non stretchy pockets are also much easier to just slide the bottles in. I remember having trouble with those elastic nets bottle pocket in elemntary and middle school

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u/Tharno_ 12d ago

My question was just about non stretchy fabric. Yeah, I like their design. I used an osprey for a few months as well.

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u/QuellishQuellish 11d ago

Another thing is that even the best stretch fabric can lose elasticity and is more prone to wear from scuffing.