In the San Juans in Colorado.
-Russell Biser
Tag Archives: silicone tarps
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.
Filed under Fabric, Oware Backpacking Gear
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
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
Group Tarps on a BSA High Adventure
Great Example of using paddles for tarp poles.
Photos curtesy of Stephen Miller.
Filed under backpacking tarps, Customer Quotes and Photos, flattarp, oware tarps, Scouts
More Cat Tarp 2’s available now with more side tie outs
Cat Tarp 2 now with 12 tie out points
Filed under backpacking tarps, cat tarp, Oware Backpacking Gear, oware tarps
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
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
