ylnfrt, I'm not sure about the temp. I would guess maybe 20F, but I layer clothes as well so it's hard to tell. I'll probably use it in the shoulder seasons for hikes in the mountains here on...
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ylnfrt, I'm not sure about the temp. I would guess maybe 20F, but I layer clothes as well so it's hard to tell. I'll probably use it in the shoulder seasons for hikes in the mountains here on...
Winter project. My second top quilt. My first one (last winter) was a modified Karo design. I was shooting for a 30F quilt (1.5" baffles, 12 oz down).
I had extra down left over so thought I'd...
I'm pretty sure this is correct. On the snapshot from Dutch's video below, you can see that the bottom part of the strap goes to the tree, the top is the free end. See also this photo on Dutch's...
Lawson Outdoors Guywire and Reflective Glowire are excellent. Free shipping to US and Canada.
I wasn't sure about doing cat cuts on my latest tarp either. So I decided to compromise and do minor cat cuts. They didn't make the sewing more difficult (than no cat cuts). Each of the 6 sides is...
This is a clever design. I think it came with my Big Agnes tent. The flap on the end is sewn over on the sides. The stakes don't fall out. To get them out, you just push the flap up (flap is...
Another vote for Gutermann Tera 80.
A good thread is the Gutermann Tera 80. Significantly stronger than the Sew-All but (unlike the Mara 70) you can use as small as a 70/10 needle. I use it on my tarps with a Schmetz Microtex 70/10...
That would give you strong edges, but wouldn't it prevent the hemmed edges from stretching, especially the diagonals (bias), resulting in floppy sides?
Interesting test. I've not been convinced that grosgrain sewn to a corner patch is optimal. In your yellow fabric test, the fabric is ripping at the end of the grosgrain loop despite the patch. ...
Ridgeline organizer made from leftover 1.1 oz Silpoly - Mil Woodland Camo from RipStopByTheRoll.com.
Kam snaps in the four corners to hold it in place.
Three pockets on one side, two on the...
I think you'd be fine with the Edge, especially with a 10' hammock. If you haven't already, check out the reviews for it on the Warbonnet Blackbird page.
For an excellent hammock (and given that...
Personally, I wouldn't worry about compressing a down bag while you're traveling to your hiking destination, even if it's a few days.
I think where you can run into trouble is if you're...
There are no grizzly bears anywhere in Ontario.
Or Vancouver Island!
OK, thanks. I'll give it a pitch once I get the loops attached.
Sorry, I guess I wasn't all that clear. I'm not having any problems sewing the rolled hem. (I do the limited-skills 2-step process. Fold once, sew. Fold again, sew a 2nd time.)
But after...
I'm working on my first hex tarp. Fabric is RipStopbytheRoll 1.1 oz Silpoly - Mil Woodland Camo (with ripstop grid).
The four diagonal (cut on the bias) sides have a lot of stretch in them. Not...
I did mine like that too. One thing to be careful about. Make sure you don't have some stray part of the bottom layer under your needle when sewing. With so many lines to stitch, it can happen if...
Tacblades. When I saw your Karo/Chevron post I liked the diagonals right away. In a regular karo step, I think as the squares become larger, the loft height becomes less even (low at the baffles,...
The 0.66 membrane 10 taffeta wasn't hard to sew, but I have a Pfaff Ambition 1.5 sewing machine with their integrated walking foot thingy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RQxHyLMkqI&t=129s
And this is the template I used in the layout (another idea borrowed from Tacblades). It helped to get all the baffles positioned properly.
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All the dimensions are in the first photo (with the exception of a few of the shorter baffles in the lower section). I'm fairly new to sewing so it took me a long time to do the baffles. It took a...
My first top quilt. Karo design (and Chevron diagonals inspired by TacBlades). I was shooting for a 30F quilt.
Materials (from RipStopByTheRoll.com)
Shell: 0.66 membrane 10 taffeta nylon,...
Thanks for doing that.
As a Canadian it gets a bit insulting to see US buyers getting free shipping (from other various vendors) on orders over eg. $50 or $75 but we don't get even 1¢ off the...
You need to match your needle with your thread choice. Look up your thread at the manufacturer's website to see what needle sizes are acceptable.
Tac Blades did a nice instructional video on a half bug net.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bIwkftJwOc
Yes, I'm trying not to make that mistake. I'm cutting 58" wide (the full width of the material) to start, and for length, I'm starting with about 87". I'll lose almost 4" inches on the multi-fold...
I'm also in the planning stage for a top quilt. I'm doing a karo design, probably with 1.5" baffles, shooting for about 30°F. From what I read, some folks do a differential cut on a top quilt, many...
Unlikely I'll try to do a 30' span, but could with my....
Two Dutch 12' Dyneema/Polypro Tree Straps ($11.85)
Two Dutch Cinch Bugs ($22.00)
Plus two 4' 7/64 Amsteel Dogbones
Total Weight:...
From the instruction sheet packaged with it ....
"....If you have a Hammock Gear brand label, it should be located at the head end...."
If you're waffling between an asym and a full winter tarp, you could do something similar to the Warbonnet Edge -- a smaller hex design. (Check out the reviews at the bottom of the page.)
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As I posted on a prior thread, I just finished a .9 oz Membrane Silpoly tarp. My preference on this project was Gutermann Tera 80 with a Microtex 70/10 needle. Note: I don't claim to be an expert on...
I have a local fabric store that has the full selection of Gutermann Sew-All colors. There should be stores in Birmingham that do as well. Check with fabric stores and sewing machine stores in your...
This is a good discussion on a horizontal/vertical baffle top quilt design (and a fine looking result), over at BackPackingLight.com
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For tarps, I'm pretty happy with the Gutermann Tera 80. But for a quilt I may use the "Sew All" or Mara 100. There is much less stress on a quilt (vs a tarp) and it's not out in the rain and my...
I just finished a .9 oz Membrane Silpoly tarp. My preference is Gutermann Tera 80 with a Microtex 70/10 needle.
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I'm in the middle of 3/4" folded hem on a Membrane Silpoly tarp. No chance I can do a double fold and sew it once with light, slippery material. Not fast, but I chaulk a line, fold, clip with...
I have a Kenmore 385 as well. It does the same thing sewing in reverse with light materials. It's normal, expected behavior IMO. Light materials have no "structure" and need some help. You should...
I'm no expert seamster but I wouldn't use Gutermann Mara 70 with such light materials. It's too heavy a thread IMO. And you can't use it with a 60/8 needle. Gutermann recommends a 90/14 or 100/16...