intro.qmd

# Introduction

This is a book a guide for building a backpack for the GT-Race R6 kite buggy designed and built by Martin Faber (see http://www.gt-race.nl/). While Martin designs and builds the buggy, the backpack was designed by Philip Chase, Errol Hartbarger, and Susan Chase.

![Right rear view of the backpack loaded with gear](images/backpack_right_rear_view_loaded.jpg){fig-alt="right rear view of backpack loaded with gear" fig-align="center" width="650"}

The backpack is designed to provide both gear storage and accommodations for a three liter water bladder. It incorporates simple folded flap closures to provide easy access while minimizing dirt and water intrusion. It also provides a dirt-out feature on each of its two pouches to allow sand to fall away from the stored gear and be easily removed. A large pouch the full width of buggy's back plate holds the water bladder while providing ample additional room for gear. A smaller pouch attached to the back of the main pouch is large enough to hold a large mobile phone.

![Hose and bite valve magnetically affixed to the buggy frame](images/backpack_hose.jpg){fig-align="center" width="650"}

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