Mini-Portmanteau

[Odigan]

In course of compartamentalizing my gear, I decided to fashion a "pantry" of sorts, specifically to carry cooking gear and rations. This was particularly necessary due to my use of a Yukon pack (mentioned here) which precludes ready access to its contents. It's purpose would be to keep smaller items at hand that might normally go into or get lost in a pack, but were not so essential as to be kept in a smaller belt pouch or haversack (in case one needs to dump the pack and the pantry with it...).

I wanted to size it to just fit my corn boiler and some other bits, and since it is round and I have a "thing" for portmanteaus, I made it as a cylinder. I had a piece of scrap leather which, when cleverly cut, was just enough material for all of the parts for this project. It consists of a body, two ends, two straps and two toggles. A quick and easy build which has proven functional and comfortable.

If a pack or bedroll is not being worn, it can be strapped to the waist "fanny pack" style, or worn diagonally across the back or just slung around a shoulder. It is big enough to do the job, small enough to not get in the way, firm enough to hold its shape but soft enough to take some abuse.

[Greg]

It works. Watched it in action, and I'm making plans to fashion my own.

[Peter Remling]

Now that is very nice.

[Ringulf]

Hey that is really nice! Looks like you got it to just the right size to be both comfortable and useful! (I have always had a hard time stiking the proper balace with that type of set up) Well done!

[Straelbora]

Very nice. I bought a pre-made one a few years ago, before I delved into putting together leather items for myself. It's a bit smaller, but I use it for essentially the same purpose.

[Mirimaran]

Very nice indeed! I like what you have done there, it actually looks very stylish. I can imagine that it could be embellished to fit other cultures as well. Thanks for sharing!

Ken

[wulfgar]

What a good idea! I have always liked portmanteaus. If I can get a hold of some leather, I may borrow your idea.