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
Interesting combination of Chouinard 1st 2nd and 3rd Gen Hexcentrics, some unnamed hexes, some Camp/Chouinard Excentrics and a few Eiger Hexes. Add these to my 80’s Hexes and Stoppers and I will be ready for “No Cams Climbing Day” (Once I replace the slings).
Old hexs.
Filed under Tips for the Backcountry
At one time, the grandest waterfalls in the world. 400 foot high, 3.5 miles long.
We thought there was rain falling on our tent in the night. It was flower petals.
A great place to camp and hike in the Spring.
Dry Falls and Sun Lakes WA
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Filed under Oware Backpacking Gear
“What? You don’t save the plastic lids from bottles & jars? What were you thinking? Check the recycling. Now. How else to carry a few vitamins, or cough drops or whatever, without a whole lot of bulk or the risk that the tinfoil will open in your pocket?”
Filed under Do It Yourself, Tips for the Backcountry
Flat 6×9.5′ long solo tarp shelter for 1. Plenty of coverage without excess weight.
Available in subtle colors or a standout in night and day – orange with white.
8 reinforced web tie outs around hem, and 2 tie outs centered over feet and head.
Price includes shipping in the USA, and a stuff sack.
30 Denier Silnylon various colors weighs 11 oz. 70d double thick silnylon in yellow weighs aprox 20 oz.
One seam along the center running the short distance (side to side lying underneath)
Notes- fabric is NOT flame retardant, keep away from heat and flame.
flat tarp 1.6 6×9.5′
Filed under backpacking tarps, flattarp, Oware Backpacking Gear, oware tarps
Got these large straws at the local Pho restaurant. Seems like they would make good containers for something. AAA batteries just fit.
straw and aaa battery
Filed under Do It Yourself
Cat Tarp 2 now with 12 tie out points
Filed under backpacking tarps, cat tarp, Oware Backpacking Gear, oware tarps
Oware was and early adopter of Cuben Fiber for extremely light shelters.
Cuben Fiber tents for long expedition. 2 person 12 ounces, 1 person 8 ounces.
http://backpackinglight.typepad.com/2006_arctic/2006/06/ultralight_shel.html
Filed under Oware Backpacking Gear, oware tarps, pyramid tarp
Available in Grey with Black Noseeum Netting.
Quantity pricing available for schools etc.
Easy exit and entry,Especially good used in a pyramid tent.
Keeps all your sleeping gear contained.
Roomy enough for 24″ wide pads.
Girth at the center body of 74″ so thick inflatable pads may be used.
Bathtub floor.
Number 3 zipper.
Top entry bug bivy
top entry bug bivy
Top entry bug bivy wt in ounces for long
Filed under bivysack, Oware Backpacking Gear
Tarps with netting perimeter in 2, 3 and 5 person sizes. Popular with Outdoor Education groups.
Group and school pricing available (call)
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