MICRO CORD 1.2 MM,
110 LB strength
Tiny, but with a firm finish that holds knots well and doesn’t abrade easily.
Super light you can carry less than an ounce and have lots for tarp set ups, compass lanyards, emergency shoe laces. Fits in most cord locks, even the smallest.
Add as an option when you purchase a bivysack, pyramid or tarp.
6$ for 100 ft, Misc. colors, our choice
Filed under alphamid, backpacking tarps, bivysack, cat tarp, flattarp, NetTarp, Oware Backpacking Gear, oware tarps, pyramid tarp
Cat Tarp 2 now with 12 tie out points
Filed under backpacking tarps, cat tarp, Oware Backpacking Gear, oware tarps
only .6 ounces
70 denier silicone coated nylon
Filed under Do It Yourself, Tips for the Backcountry
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
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
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
Same weight nylon thread. 42 stitch Bartack vs 42 stitch Ztack. Bartack failed by pulling out of 30 denier silnylon at 30 lbs.
