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
Plastazote Foam
Winter Thickness of 1/2″ (1.3mm)
Dark Grey
Closed Cell Foam Waterproof to a Hydrostatic Head of 3500 mm.
Will not go flat if punctured.
One of the lightest options for your PCT thru hike.
Add it to your summer pad for a winter trip.
R value of 2.
Without dimples or ridges that collect snow in your snow shelter or rain under your tarp and soak your sleeping bag.
Stuffsack (with strap loop for outside carry on your pack or on top of your bike panniers) available on some sizes. Drawstring has keeper mitten hook for outside carry of pad on pack. Stuffsack weight 1 oz.
Use the double wide in hammocks, for two people, or trim and layer for one person to extra width or cushioning.
Three sizes from two person width to torso size.
Torso size 20x40x1/2″ –weight 5 ounces
One person size 20x60x1/2″ –weight 7.5 ounces
Two person size 40x60x1/2″ –weight 15 ounces
Available in the USA only due to shipping costs on bulky items.
Free Shipping in the USA.
http://shop.bivysack.com/Foam-1-2-Thick-130mm-Sleeping-Pads-1FoamWinter.htm
“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
First I have seen of this color in the silnylons.
Here it is with some other current fabric colors that will be made into tarps and other shelters.
Fabric colors left to right, 70d hi-viz orange ,70d silicone coated yellow, 30d black,30d chocolate,30d foliage green, 30d coyote tan
Filed under backpacking tarps, Fabric, Oware Backpacking Gear, oware tarps
Cat Tarp 2 now with 12 tie out points
Filed under backpacking tarps, cat tarp, Oware Backpacking Gear, oware tarps
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)
