Sources and Materials

If you are interested in making your own bag, here are some sources for materials.
These sometimes change, depending on availability.


Fabric
#4 and #8 WR Cotton Duck, #8 waxed cotton duck from Fairfield Textiles.
Liners, cordura, and other fabric, Discount Fabrics.



Leather
Leather from SH Frank.

Material
Coroplast from  Tap Plastics.
Foam from Foam Order.

1/8" Shock cord, marine grade, breaking 35lbs, elongation: 120% Made in USA from reefscuba
1/4" Shock cord, marine grade, breaking 35lbs, elongation: 120% Made in USA from reefscuba.

Map case stuff: Clear Vinyl .040 ml with UV inhibitor from TAP Plastics.

T-69 Bonded Nylon Thread from Industrial Sewing in SF.

Vinyl coated J hooks and fish-eye hooks from Jannd.



Brass Hardware

Size #00 Solid Brass grommets from CS Osborne.

Size #0 solid brass grommets from CS Osborne.

Solid Brass double cap rivets.

Nickle plated brass double cap rivets.

Solid brass center bar roller buckles 5/8" (for short straps) from Ryans Products LLC

Solid brass snaps Line 20 7/32" posts: XTC Nation



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