Quote Originally Posted by Hipbilly View Post
It's not a bad pack as is... but the quality definitely screams "made quickly".... the duck canvas is a pretty loose weave, but the wax helped stiffen the feel.
Here's the pack:
http://Rothco Canvas Mini Alice Pack

For wax, I found good reviews on an offering from Otterwax... you really only have to smear it on like a bar of soap, but heating with a blow dryer and rubbing it in works better. I put a LOT on, and hand rubbed it. The consistency is about like butter from the refrigerator. Otter Wax Fabric Wax
Lovely job on the bag and great choice of tartan and pleating.

Thanks for the tips on waxing, I'm going to try using them to waterproof one of my canvas camera bags. I assume the wax does not subsequently rub off on clothing?