Woodcarver, just follow Bud B's back quiver build along. Its pretty easy to follow, and add the buckles like he recommended. Im thinking about the same thing so I can carry a poncho or my jacket when it gets warmer later in the day. I think he recommended a 6oz leather, go with that as 8oz leather was pretty stiff at the top fold over. You should be able to make one for under $60, mine was under $35 because customers at the local tack shop dont like the distressed water buffalo leather, so I got a good deal on it.