Zipper opens on top and down one side so heavy item can be slid into the side then zipped up.
Side shoulder strap.
Category Archives: Do It Yourself
Large duffle For Inflatable Kayak
Filed under Do It Yourself, Oware Backpacking Gear
Nylon Thread Test, B69 vs Flat Overhand Knot
Two overhands rolled up again the third. Then the thread broke at the knot.
Dyneema Thread Knot Test, The Flat Overhand Knot
Will 3 flat overhand knots in Dyneema thread stop a loop from untying under force?
Make Your Own Backpacking Tarp Kits
DIY Kits for 5×8′, 9×9′ and 10×10′ ultralight tarps
How to Video Steps
1 Sew Reinforce Panel Tie Outs
2 Sew Tarp Center Seam, 1st Pass
3 Top Stitch Center Seam, 2nd Pass
4 Sew Reinforced Tie Out to Center of Tarp Along Seam
5 Sewing the hem and inserting reinforcements
6 Sewing on the webbing
Tarp Kit, DIY 5×8 Backpacking Tarp
You provide the sewing machine, labor and thread.
https://bivysack.com/shop/ols/products/tarp-kit-5×8-30-denier-silicone-nylon
Snap Hooks for Sale
Filed under Do It Yourself, Fabric
Neat Link on Making a Closed Cell Sleeping Pad into a Folding Version
Filed under Do It Yourself, Tips for the Backcountry
Tall tent pole from two trek poles and 3 straps
Three straps are included with the pyramid tarps. With these you can make a long pole for setting up a pyramid tarp using two trekking or ski poles. Using adjustable trekking poles makes the tarp pole adjustable too.
two poles 3 straps
Strap thru wrist loops
Layout other straps
Buckle and tighten center strap around poles
Tighten all straps
Place tip protector on pole end
Tip end to protect tent fabric
Filed under alphamid, Do It Yourself, pyramid tarp, Tips for the Backcountry
Touring skins for skinny skis from old Telemark skins
Ever get the wax completely wrong when XC skiing? Or have to deal with breakable crust when touring?
Taking a beginner out and want them to have success on not so perfect snow or grooming?
I have a pair of old climbing skins from back when telemark skis were long and thin. By slitting them in
half and putting on new glue I have now two pair of skinny skins that will fit classic or skate skis.
After cutting I used a heat gun and a paint scraper to get the old glue off. Then put on new glue. Then I folded the front over 3 inches and insert a square ring of the right size to fit the ski tip (a loop of strong cord could also work in a pinch). The glue should hold it, but for extra safety a few stitches of thread made a nice backup.
Make some touring skins
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Filed under Do It Yourself, Tips for the Backcountry
How to replace a zipper slider
Usually the first part of a zipper to wear out is the slider. The metal wears away over time and no longer pushes the zipper teeth together. Replacing the slider is often a simple matter and takes only a blade or seam ripper and a needle and thread. If you have an Oware product with a worn out slider, contact me and I will send you a new slider for free. Here is a couple of videos on replacing a slider on a bug bivy.
Zip slider replacement a part 2
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