One of the options Dan and I discussed was making the shoulder straps and hip belt out of Spectra. Apparently, the salts left behind by sweat can induce small critters to chew on them. Who knew? I've never had a problem, knock on wood, so I passed and went with regular fabric. Good reason to give your pack a wash on occasion.
Yep, I had a pack all chewed up by a porcupine when I lived in Ontario. Chewed on the shoulder staps and the padded back (it was a frameless daypack).
I should have thought about the possibility because the year before in the same camp porcupines chewed all the canoe paddles at the places your hands would be. Live and learn!
I am looking forward to hearing more usage reports! I had no idea that one could get a truly custom pack made like this. Good to know!
John
