Frame for Becker Patrol Pack

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Not to long ago I acquired a Becker Patrol Pack. I really like this pack, but I wanted a frame in it. They used to make them, but they are hard to come by these days. So I decided to make my own.

I started with some 1" x 1/8" aluminum bar stock. The pack had a pad in it so I used it for the dimensions.

The knife if for a size reference.I used copper rivets to attach the pieces.

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The pad was then attached to the frame with rivets and washers.

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The frame slides in the slot where the pad was.

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This really gives the pack more stability for loading. I also makes carrying moderate loads much easier.

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This is a easy project. I think it will work with most packs that have a sleeve for a hydration bladder.
 
Oooooooooooooo.................

I like that pack, seems the frame would be a great addition, and the aluminum is light, and the rivets won't corrode that fast.

Excellent job, brother.

Moose
 
Love the ideal. Do you have a way to cut the metal. If so, you could drop some weight, and still retain the ridgedness, by cutting out holes in the sheets. Skeletonizing it, for a lack of a better description.
 
I've been thinking about removing the back sleeve and adding a rigid MOLLE panel to mine. Dual duty as a frame sheet and internal organizer
 
bsmith_shoot said:
Love the ideal. Do you have a way to cut the metal. If so, you could drop some weight, and still retain the ridgedness, by cutting out holes in the sheets. Skeletonizing it, for a lack of a better description.
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I am not really to worried about weight, but that is not a bad idea.
gruntinhusaybah said:
I've been thinking about removing the back sleeve and adding a rigid MOLLE panel to mine. Dual duty as a frame sheet and internal organizer
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I would like ti see that in action. Sounds cool.
willworship said:
Brilliant man. That's some nice work!
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tman038 said:
very cool. that looks like a great pack. use it well
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Thanks boys.
Bladite said:
good idea...

maybe tubing?
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Tubing would be cool, especially if it were welded.
 
Tubing makes me think of trying it with bamboo. Not sure how I would hold it together. Something to think about though.
 
I wonder how a sheet of kydex with the pad attached would work ??? I have two Beckers and REALLY want a frame in them but as you note the originals are very hard to come by now... :(
 
I love my patrol pack. Apparently my 4 yr old daughter does too. I was on the computer and she just came out like this.
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Well I just went ahead and made the frame with kydex and foam, the contact cement is still drying so some pic of the finished product later ... :D I have two so if the first one works OK I will do a second... :D
 
That's a great idea. I can't stand carrying a heavy pack without a frame.

Is there still room in the sleeve for a hydration bladder with the frame in place?
 
I use a cut down grill rack that fits inside a sleeve my wife made for it. I like having a grill in camp :D




Come on down to Barlow Murph, you'll get neckromanced with that purty mouth.
 
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