How to make a Wax Canvas Backpack Quick & EASY DIY!

[@PrimalEdge]

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[@cucumberwhale]

Wow that's a really neat bag design actually, the fact that the leather strap clasps are functional and have tabs that you loop the strap through. Replacing the magnetic closures with clasps only takes sewing the loop onto where the magnets are. Brilliant video and good choice in bag, really like it ! Thanks a lot!

[@anthonyzornes8006]

Man that's exactly what iv been wanting to do with a pack iv had for. Years hell ya thanks buddy.

[@maxserpentini]

Great Video. I'm going to do this to my canvass Military pack.

[@cleopatra22222222]

Great video ! Thank you for sharing your amazing technic!!!!!

[@tiredaxeoutdoors4579]

Just picked up a very similar bag and plan on waxing mine as well. I’ve waxed smaller projects but was apprehensive about jumping into the backpack. Thanks for the tutorial and love the way yours came out. Looking forward to seeing more mods in the future.

[@PrimalEdge]

Thank you!!

[@toddcunningham3213]

I've heard of people mixing in boiled linseed oil to make it softer, but I like the more rigid canvas. It softens up over time though.

[@PrimalEdge]

I’ve seen the same. But I’m with you I do like this different canvas. The more you use it the more it does actually soften up, and I like the creases the way they look it’s really cool. But I guess it’s personal preference. Thanks for the comet hope you have a great day

[@jestergodfield690]

*Just bought THAT EXACT SAME BAG and am totally in love with it* *hears **0:52* 🌻 CHILL OUT MY DUDE! 🌻 😢

[@thanos6039]

This was so cool to see. I’ve been wanting a canvas rucksack for a while but haven’t found one that I like that isn’t expensive. I definitely think I’ll try this because you made it look super easy

[@PrimalEdge]

thanks! I’m glad you found it useful

[@Pmike404]

Awesome video. I just picked up an army surplus gas mask bag that I wanted to waterproof to use as my camera bag for times I don’t want to broadcast I have a lot of expensive gear on me. This was a fantastic tutorial thanks

[@PrimalEdge]

thank you!

[@lydvincecruz8395]

Wow!!!It's amazing. It worked.Thanks for sharing. Very much appreciated 👍

[@PrimalEdge]

AWESOME!!! Glad to hear it

[@sheridezubiria4272]

Great tutorial!

[@PrimalEdge]

Thank you

[@IKS-Exploration]

❤ great thanks for sharing

[@tvg138]

great video man keep it up

[@PrimalEdge]

thank you!

[@jonpeters185]

Nice i have an old army backpack in canvas but it has become too soft. Does the wax making "stiffer" becouse that is what i want. Thank

[@deanscars]

What did you replace the magnetic clasps with?

[@jedintalan]

Im planning to do this to a bag that will mostly stay in the back of my pickup truck. I live in a tropical country where it's mostly hot. Maybe around 35-40C. Will sunlight melt the wax overtime?

[@PrimalEdge]

I would imagine, direct sunlight, for extended periods of time might have an impact on the wax. It could soften it. I don’t know that I would use this particular method. It may work, but I’m not comfortable advising you to do that.

[@dukeofrandom2782]

Thanks for the awesome video. I just just got an inexpensive bag as well and wanted to try this out. Also the voice over kept me as a viewer, engaged 🤙

[@PrimalEdge]

Thank you! Let me know how the bag turns out!

[@dukeofrandom2782]

@@PrimalEdge the bad turned out awesome! Just took a hike in the Catskills and it easily kept all the snow and mud off!

[@PrimalEdge]

@@dukeofrandom2782 EXCELLENT!!!!!!

[@aaronmoto2233]

Do you recommend using coconut oil?

[@PrimalEdge]

That’s an amazing question. I’d have to do some research to find out if it goes rancid. But I do know that it’s certain temperatures like room temperature if your house gets too hot, it will liquefy. So I’m not sure how well it would do in higher temperature climates. Although I am kind of curious. Maybe perhaps mixing a combination, maybe 50-50? Damn! That’s a ridiculously interesting question. I kind of wanna test that out. I can’t confirm that it would work, and I don’t want to tell you to do it and have it fail. But it is a great question, if I figure it out, I will definitely post something on my channel.

[@PrimalEdge]

So I did a little research. Turns out the coconut oil can go rancid, and when it goes bad, it has a really bitter smell from what I found out. So I don’t know when this particular application it would work. They recommend storing it in an airtight container so I would imagine the shelf life when it’s open in very long. It was a great idea though. Thanks for asking! I learned something new!

[@davidgarbani3882]

Can this be done to waterproofing old Radiator Water Bags?

[@PrimalEdge]

I have to be honest I’m not sure what those are. What are they used for and more importantly what will it be used for if your repurposing it?

[@Marcelo-wz4ww]

Can u do it withlut a heat gun ?

[@PrimalEdge]

Yes, but just be careful you don’t burn anything. Keep the heat gun moving pretty fast.

[@peteeates757]

On a really hot day does the Material feel different like sticky because of the wax

[@PrimalEdge]

Not sure, I’d imagine it’d soften slightly. But not by much.

[@Simplysmiling91]

Love the look

[@PrimalEdge]

Thank you!

[@rockyhikes3080]

Did the thicker more blotchy areas end up fading over time?

[@PrimalEdge]

After about a week, I went back over with the heat gun to kind of try to level everything out which it did. And then after you bringing it out and stuff, it did start leveling out.

[@rockyhikes3080]

@@PrimalEdge thank you!

[@BoerChris]

I have a very similar bag. I was also very suspicious of the magnetic catches, but they hold well. I won't be waxing mine, as it looks like a lot of work; seems easier to just put a poly bag inside it if you're expecting heavy rain.

[@BoerChris]

BTW, why do you use the runes MLE?

[@PrimalEdge]

Yeah, you definitely have to enjoy the look a lot to go through the effort to put it in. There’s easier ways to waterproof something. I just happen to like the look. MLE are my initials.

[@cornwasher]

Really enjoyed this video and your narration. Waxing canvas is practical when a need for water proofing shows up. There is an organic connection made with waxing and looks good too. I'm curious if there is any wax transfer to stuff inside the bag if the bag gets hot, ie. sitting next to a heat vent or inside a car on a hot day?

[@PrimalEdge]

First of all, thank you very much for the compliment! I really appreciate that. Second, to address your question, I would definitely imagine that sitting that bag in a hot car especially during the summertime you would potentially get some type of residue. I haven’t had that happen yet, when I’m out it doesn’t really do anything in the normal summer heat and I never let it sit in the car very long to test it. I am kind of curious though to find out how it would happen and to what degree. Maybe in the next hot day I’ll throw an old rag in the bag and sit in the car all day long and see what happens. I’m kind of curious myself. That’s a fantastic question!

[@bryantbussa9241]

@@PrimalEdge Did you end up testing it out in a hot car? I'm curious as well!

[@PrimalEdge]

@@bryantbussa9241 I never did test it here. Where I’m at it gets pretty damn hot in the inside of a car can reach like 130° and some months. And I absolutely don’t trust it to sit in the car for extended periods of time with that level of heat, I’m not saying that it would melt, but you are more than likely, gonna have something softened up to the point where wax would leach out into something personally I wouldn’t trust it

[@bryantbussa9241]

@@PrimalEdge Thanks for your reply. I totally get that you don't want to test it to prove what you know is true possibly to just ruin it and cause more work for yourself! How is the bag holding up? I'm in the market for a canvas roll top to load groceries in.

[@PrimalEdge]

@@bryantbussa9241 surprisingly well. this bag was cheap and is begging for mods! as is, it's totally useable. as a foundation if you lean towards the crafty side of life, it's a great base to work from!

[@WW-ob7ek]

Is hair dryer ok to use if you don't have a heat gun?

[@PrimalEdge]

It can work, but it might take a little longer

[@gypsycruiser]

Simple technique!

[@PrimalEdge]

Indeed!

[@mushidushi]

Very help ful thanks

[@PrimalEdge]

thanks! glad it was useful. ATB!

[@texasredhimself]

I am new to waxing. Would a hair drier work for drying the wax on the canvas?

[@W_H_K]

With beeswax and paraffin, yes it should be just fine; but not with microcrystalline wax as it hasn’t got the heat.

[@PrimalEdge]

Thanks for sharing the tip!!!

[@ChemicalFlames55]

How much wax did you end up using? How much extra weight did it add was it noticeable?

[@PrimalEdge]

I did not measure, but I'd say less than a pound. Yes, if I had to outline one drawback, it's the weight. it is noticeable. Personally, I'm okay with it, I always hike heavy (axe, saw, cookery, etc) so weight is not a top priority. If you are at all concerned with it, I'd use an alternate solution to waterproof canvas.

[@ChemicalFlames55]

@@PrimalEdge thanks for the reply!

[@PrimalEdge]

Hope it helps

[@christophersegura9726]

Nice man!

[@PrimalEdge]

thank you!

[@hunterterrell9930]

is this safe to do on nylon or polyester bags?

[@PrimalEdge]

I’m not very sure about that fact. But based on the material, I would say no. You’re dealing with high heat and I’m not sure how nylon or polyester would react to that.

[@hunterterrell9930]

@@PrimalEdge I tested it out and it seemed ok so I did my bag. I rubbed on solid wax then I just used a hair dryer, hot enough to melt the wax but not damage the bag. It waterproofed it just fine, but it looked pretty ugly, splochy and stuff, so then I buffed it with sandpaper, and now it has a real nice matte look to the original colour. We'll see how long it lasts, but I'm overall pleased.

[@a.a.c2171]

This is awesome! Do you use just beeswax or that paraffin stuff too?

[@PrimalEdge]

For this project I use just beeswax. Hindsight be in 2020 in all, I would add some paraffin and maybe even some boiled linseed oil although I remember vividly that the reason I didn’t use the boiled linseed oil cause he can get kind of dangerous warming that up. Don’t ever do it with open flames! Use a hot plate like I did. I hope this helps and I didn’t confuse you. If you did let me know and I’ll try to re-explain

[@Officialshayne]

Fantastic!

[@PrimalEdge]

Thank you!

[@zarriawilson997]

How many liters of stuff can this bag hold?

[@PrimalEdge]

I don't see a reference to liters, but the dimensions and other info is here: amzn.to/3eV5r19

[@dfmackenzie]

Looks great. I have a mild pollen allergy so bees wax smells too strong for me in the container. Does boiled linseed oil smell rancid on canvas anyone?

[@PrimalEdge]

Boiled linse oil bees wax and carnuval wax I believe is the original combination you would heat it over some kind of a double boiler at a gentle heat and everything would mix together and you would use that. That way it doesn’t turn out so rigid. If beeswax is too much for you, how about trying some carnuval wax or paraffin wax or something like that mix with a little in seat oil. But if you do it, and you intend to heat it up, do it outside and do not do it with an open flame. If you had one of the little burners like for a stove electrical or something that would probably be perfect. Whatever you try to be hyper careful and do your research.

[@davidminter3135]

Adding linseed oil gives a very strong smell. If you can handle the smell which doesn't go away it does work

[@neilhardy4281]

Just waxed my canvas bag and it’s gone stiff as a board 😁

[@keto4life197]

As good as new

[@jestergodfield690]

Also, I bought a messanger bag from the same brand that I got that bag from. I love the waxed look and feel, but I don't like the smell 😒 Decided I'd experiment with wax on my messanger bag...

[@PrimalEdge]

It will dissipate after a while. It did for me anyway. But yes, initially that smell is… Wow!

[@أبوالحارثمهند]

You could mix some aromatic oil in the melted wax, I think it'd be awesome

[@crazycrab8578]

try using left the dot, on your bag, as a child, no one told me how to use them, :),

[@chris5957]

Bees wax is the worse wax to use to wax canvas because the way the strains of fibers are. Microcrystalline is the best, the goal is to wax our gear as least as possible. Cutting it with tung oil, tung oil finish and mineral spirits is the ticket. Straight wax makes everything so stiff, but cool video all the same.

[@charginghawkforge3618]

Awesome!!

[@PrimalEdge]

Thanks!

[@johnmutton799]

Mix it with parafin wax and mineral oil !

[@PrimalEdge]

That’s smart, it’d add flexibility- I’d imagine. I’m trying that. Thanks for sharing the tip!

[@johnmutton799]

@@PrimalEdge you are welcome. You should always share knowledge!

[@PrimalEdge]

Agreed!

[@lancewalker6067]

Tung oil, tung oil finish and microcrystalline wax.

[@IAmBenjaminConnor]

Can I pay you to do this for me? It'll be for an EDC school bag, but I prefer canvas bags, and I don't have the time or ability right now to do this. I can absolutely pay for the materials and your time.

[@Texicus_Reddicus]

maybe let the wax actually dry before pouring water all over it.. It usually takes a couple days for it to dry completely

[@tgrsparrow]

I've been hunting all day for a waterproof bag for my camera... I think I'm just going to waterproof the bag instead.

[@approachingtarget.4503]

Chain wax.

[@pipesmcgee9270]

fidget much...