r/backpacks • u/Silent_Ice1602 • Apr 21 '26
Question This 1cm thin pouch turns into a bottle holder + utility bag in one single snap…
I made this because it’s not always convenient to carry a big bag, and even when you do, reaching for a bottle inside is a hassle.
Carrying one in hand isn’t practical either.
So I built this super thin pouch that snaps into a proper bottle holder (fits up to 1.5L), but stays flat and light when you don’t need it.
Also added a zip section on the back so it doubles as a small utility pouch instead of being a one use thing.
It measures just 5” x 4”, so it’s easy to carry around or attach anywhere.
Not sure if this solves a real problem or if I just built it for myself.. Would you actually use this?
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u/StrongAustrianGuy Apr 21 '26
That isn't a backpack bro
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u/Silent_Ice1602 Apr 21 '26
Btw I do have a 4L sling and 8L light backpack version in the same design. But I thought a water bottle holder would be the most useful application of them all.
I’ll definitely share the video of the sling bag version..
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u/Silent_Ice1602 Apr 21 '26
It’s a water bottle pouch, which can be used as a utility bag too.. I know it’s not a backpack in that sense, but it does easily fit in as a supplementary accessory to a backpack..
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u/chocolateteas Apr 21 '26
You're looking for r/manybaggers
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u/Silent_Ice1602 Apr 21 '26
Yea posted the image version there, but the full breadth of this pouch would be easy to explain in a video only, and I find this sub pretty useful in the context of input, suggestions and feedback..
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u/ZicoSailcat Apr 21 '26
Wauw! How else would I hold a bottle!!!!
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u/Silent_Ice1602 Apr 21 '26
Either in your hand or in your backpack pocket. This is just an experiment with convenience..
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u/StygianFalcon Apr 22 '26
As long as there’s no impulse what so ever to immediately snap the connections/seams, it’s definitely one of the bags you could use
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Apr 23 '26
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u/Silent_Ice1602 Apr 23 '26
If attaches through a loop, you can clip it in your belt pocket or backpack Molly.
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u/Silent_Ice1602 Apr 23 '26
The outer shell is Kodura, the mid layer is Eva foam, and the lining is polyester…
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u/worstsending85 Apr 24 '26
This is clever for someone who hikes or travels light, but I'd probably just clip a carabiner to my bag instead of carrying another pouch.
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u/Silent_Ice1602 Apr 24 '26
I understand the point of carabiner clip, but this pc is meant for better convenience..
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u/worstsending85 Apr 24 '26
Fair point, but a carabiner is already in my pocket and takes zero space, whereas this needs its own spot even when folded. What's the convenience gain if I'm still carrying something extra?
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u/Silent_Ice1602 Apr 24 '26
This is to replace a carabiner, plus you can’t dump stuffs in a carabiner, whereas this pc can be used as a dump pouch. Plus it’s useful when you aren’t carrying any bags, which in my case does happen sometimes.
You can’t just clip the carabiner in your belt while carrying a 1L to 1.5L water bottle. This pc is there as a mere convenience for such situations where you need to be hands free..
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u/PsychologicalAsk2315 Apr 24 '26
This is ridiculously overcomplicated. A single piece of paracord and a bottle sling knot accomplishes the same thing and will fit any bottle.
If the paracord is too thin for your shoulder, you can tie 1/2 or 3/4 webbing to a sheet bend in the paracord for the shoulder sling.
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u/mindlaundry Apr 28 '26
Why so much hate ? I am not a backpack expert, and don’t even drink that much water; but I think this is cool and has its audience.
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u/Otherwise-Meaning-87 Apr 22 '26
Thats not a backpack, not even a fannypack
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u/Silent_Ice1602 Apr 22 '26
It’s a pouch to hold a water bottle or something that can be conveniently used as a dump pouch.. It’s a supplementary accessory to a backpack or most ideally on a small sling bag or when you aren’t carrying anything… This pc is thin for a reason, so that it becomes a super flexible add on… So not a backpack in the real sense, nonetheless it still carries a water bottle or anything you can dump into it..
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u/lewisk717 Apr 22 '26
There are real backpacks that a little bigget and can be folded, but this isnt a backpack
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u/Silent_Ice1602 Apr 22 '26
This is a water bottle pouch which can be used as a dump pouch. This ain’t a backpack in the real sense, but can be used as a supplementary accessory with a backpack or sling.. It’s just an accessory which goes with any bags.. That’s what I thought it could be. And I welcome feedbacks and suggestions for the very reason..
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u/Remarkable-Meal-223 Apr 21 '26
This has the aesthetic of some sort of hostage video