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Tarp patch to hold center pole, paddle or oar Part 2
For lightweight tarps.
patch for holding paddle or pole under tarp on silicone coated ultralight nylon
Tarp patch to hold center pole, paddle or oar
Need to use something to keep the middle of your tarp supported?
Sewn on the underside of a tarp, this will keep wear of the main fabric and the pole/paddle in place.
Tarp paddle holder
Tarp Paddle Holder
Tarp Paddle Holder
Tarp Paddle Holder
Footsore Dog and Baby Sock
89 cent baby socks and some athletic tape to keep them up. For worn out pads.
DIY ultralight dog dish
only .6 ounces
70 denier silicone coated nylon
Filed under Do It Yourself, Tips for the Backcountry
Half bag/overbag
Using some pre quilted hollow fiber insulation and some Camo surplus nylon, sewed up a half bag. Fits over my down bag and ties to the side loops so it won’t slip off in the night. Allows extra insulation and weather resistance with minimal weight. My down jacket can serve as insulation on the top half.
Weighs 17 ounces.
synthetic half bag
Filed under Tips for the Backcountry
Add a tarp tie out point with just a piece of cord
Make serviceable tarps from just some coated fabric and cord.
Clove hitch
http://www.animatedknots.com/cloveend/
Barrel knot
http://www.climbing.com/video/triple-barrel-knot/
Filed under Do It Yourself, Tips for the Backcountry
Durability success-70 denier nylon with silicone/polyurethane blend coating
Shower cap made of 70 denier ripstop nylon with a .5 oz silicone and polyurethane blend coating.
14 years continuous use. Coating still waterproof. No fraying. The elastic needs to be replaced, the rubber wore out.
The fabric is used in tarps and tents for hard use applications. Outdoor schools, rentals etc. Custom made in small batches or seasonally available in stock. Current color is yellow.
Filed under backpacking tarps, Fabric, Oware Backpacking Gear, oware tarps, pyramid tarp
Bartack vs ZTack in silnylon
Same weight nylon thread. 42 stitch Bartack vs 42 stitch Ztack. Bartack failed by pulling out of 30 denier silnylon at 30 lbs.
Grommet in webbing vs sewn loop for tarp tie out
grommet held while hem tore at stitch line. Unreinforced 1″ web tie out with top of stitching past hem stitch held.
Oware 