How Do You Make a Backpacking Koozie?

By Robert Palmer

Backpacking koozies are a great way to stay hydrated and keep your drinks cold while on the go. They are lightweight, easy to pack, and come in a variety of colors and designs. Making your own custom backpacking koozie is a fun and creative project that can be done with some basic materials and tools.

Materials Needed:

To make a backpacking koozie, you will need some fabric, foam insulation, scissors, fabric glue or stitching materials, and a ruler or measuring tape. You can choose any type of fabric you like for your koozie – cotton, fleece, or waterproof fabrics all work well. The foam insulation should be thick enough to keep your drink cold but thin enough to fold up into small packages for packing.

Step 1: Measuring & Cutting Fabric

Start by measuring the circumference of the drink container you plan to use with the koozie. Cut two pieces of fabric in this length (plus an extra inch or two for seam allowances). Also cut a piece of foam insulation to match these measurements.

Step 2: Stitching or Gluing Fabric

Next, lay one piece of fabric face down on a flat surface and place the foam insulation on top. Place the other piece of fabric face up over the top of the foam insulation so that all three layers are aligned together.

Stitch or glue together these three layers along the edges using either fabric glue or stitching material such as thread or embroidery floss. Make sure to leave an opening at one end so that you can turn it right side out once everything is assembled.

Step 3: Turning Koozie Right Side Out

Once all three layers are attached together, turn the koozie right side out through the opening left at one end of fabrication material assembly. Gently push out all corners so they are nice and sharp when you attach them together with stitching material (or fabric glue).

Step 4: Finishing Touches

Finally, finish off your custom backpacking koozie by closing up that opening left at one end with either more stitching material (or fabric glue). If desired you can also add some decorative touches such as patches or embroidery to give it an extra personal touch!

Conclusion:

Making a backpacking koozie is a fun project that doesn’t require much time or materials – just some basic fabrics and foam insulation plus either stitching material (or fabric glue) for attaching pieces together. With these tips in mind, anyone can create their own custom backpacking koozies for keeping drinks cold while on their next outdoor adventure!