In the San Juans in Colorado.
-Russell Biser
Sagebrush Mariposa Lilly
We called them Sego Lilly as a kid, the Native American Name. This one was near Tum Tum WA on the south side of Long Lake.
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Outdoor Privacy Shade/Fabric Test
Shade for a hot spot on the lawn that also blocks one of the neighbors cameras from looking into our backyard. Made of very lightweight 30 denier silicone coated nylon, this will be a good test of the fabric to see how long it holds up to daily UV light.
Other pictures are of another of the neighbor’s camera’s seen looking out from our couch. Amazing this isn’t against the law. Also amazing is the creepiness of the neighbor. Time for another screen since he placed the camera above our new fence.
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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?
Top Entry Bivy Sack
Roomy with easy exit and entry for the top. Good for extra protection from bugs, wind, ground moisture and dust when used with a tarp or pyramid shelter. Fits up to 6’6″ tall and wide enough for a 2.5″ thick 24″ wide pad inside. Noseeum netting along zipper for great breathability. Squared head and foot sections to let your sleeping bag loft. Stake outs on the four corners to hold it in place when you get up in the night. Tie outs over face and feet. DWR fabric top for good breathability and water repellency (not waterproof, use with some sort of overhead rain protection, ie tarp, thick tree, etc.) Waterproof silicone coated bottom fabric. Leave your ground sheet at home to save weight. $120 with free shipping in USA.
Email to order. dave@bivysack.com
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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
Solo Tarp with netting side
All bug netting hem or fabric on three sides with netting front. 15 ounces. https://bivysack.com/shop/ols/products/nettarp2-af6fbacf-87cc-4783-a07e-4e6f332828e4
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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
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