The above images are the boards I presented in studio today. I basically laid out why the standard backpack is inappropriate for school and totally inappropriate for a day of sport climbing at the Red River Gorge. I established the components and materials my pack will be made of and addressed which features are most essential. The design is far from locked down. At this point I know which problems I need to address and I have a general idea of how I want to fix them.
The main failures are:
unnecessarily heavy
no place to store quick-draws
no place to store rope
inconvenient/slow access
unsustainable materials
inadequate support
no water storage
My updated problem statement:
Design a backpack that is perfect for a day of sport climbing at the Red River Gorge in Kentucky. Help the climber organize their rope, quick-draws, shoes, chalk, harness,water, and snacks. Make everything easy to access and provide good support for the short, but sometimes steep scramble-style ascents.
I want the pack to be light enough and versatile enough that it would appeal to the user as a backpack they could also utilize on an average day taking supplies back and forth to school or going to the park.
Specifically, the following features are my main concerns:
sustainability- recyclable, recycled, biodegradable, and local materials
rope storage (including water proof tarp that is light and hassle-free)
daisy chains
light chest/hip strap
compression straps
big mesh side pockets
hydration system compatibility
variety of compartment sizes
padded shoulder straps
I also made a list of all of the necessary materials as far as I can tell at this point.
1", 3/4" webbing
1", 3/4" snaps
3/4" adjusters
200 denier nylon
400 denier nylon
waterproof lycra/nylon blend
3/4", 3/8" elastic
3mm neoprene wetsuit material
heavy duty nylon thread
elastic mesh
hydration system tube snap
water tight zipper, 17" - 20"
1/8" nylon chord
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