I had a friend shoot a few pictures of the rucksack in action. My only regret is that it could be slightly bigger. But then again, I’d just fill it with more stuff.
It should last a lifetime and beyond.
Not exactly dressed up here. I’m wearing the old caulking and painting shorts.
If I remember correctly, the combined volume is about 2375 cubic inches (about 39 litres).
Preindustrial Craftsmanship 
Absolutely beautiful bit of craftsmanship. I’m VERY envious!!! I want one!!!
Nice rucksack! It’s a work of art – a very functional work of art. Thanks for sharing the pics.
It’s perfect. Could you post how to make them ,step by step?
Sorry, can’t really do it for this one. Too much time for a full on tutorial and I didn’t photodocument the process for teaching. It is surprising how much energy and planning this takes. However, I have put up sketches and dimensions on Instructibles and that should be enough for a moderately experienced leather or cloth worker to be able to make the rucksack. Check it out here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Leather-Rucksack/
Hope this helps a little!
http://donutsdoo.wordpress.com/2014/10/11/handmade-leather-backpack-rucksack-2/
Thanks for the idea and inspiration
Will you post the instructions online? How much fid it cost to make? Could you make one for me?
No, there are no instructions written for this project at this time. You can purchase something similar, and probably better online.