Webbing and CCF source?

**WaffleBox** · 07-09-2015, 09:14

I'm putting together my order for the supplies I'll need for the pack I'm making. Im having a hard time finding a source for the following:

1/4" closed cell foam
1/8" closed cell foam
3/4" webbing
1 1/2" webbing

Any suggestions? I e already checked RSBTR, DIY Gear Supply, Thru Hiker, and Dutch. AHE has the 1.5" webbing and really expensive foam, but I'm hoping to find one source for all 4 and more reasonable foam prices.

**Boston** · 07-09-2015, 09:23

Quest Outfitter's has some of that, although their prices tend to be higher, so I only order from them when I can't find it anywhere else.

For webbing try Strapworks.

Gossamer gear sells foam pads in 1/4" and 1/8" thickness.

Could also try McMaster-Carr for foam.

**WaffleBox** · 07-09-2015, 09:40

Thanks for the suggestions! McMaster-Carr has literally thousands of foam products it appears. Any suggestions which one I should focus on?

Quest has 3/8" CCF only, which could probably work. It's a little heavier than I wanted for the padded pocket I'm making, and a little lighter than I wanted for shoulder straps and belt, but I think it could work. And since I could order just the amount I need, it works out to be a lot cheaper than, say, GG where I have to order a large piece of each size.

**Peter_pan** · 07-09-2015, 09:51

JRB has 1/4 EVA foam 20x48 at $14.95... Easily cut with scissors to size

Pan

**ipokebadgers** · 07-09-2015, 10:21

+1 on Strapworks for webbing. They made me several sets of tree straps with sewn loops on the end. They have also made me motorcycle tie-downs with loops. If it is for hanging remember to get the low stretch variety.

ipokebadgers

**geneaut** · 07-09-2015, 10:25

I've used these guys for webbing, and have been pretty happy. Be careful to scroll through their pricing, sometimes a longer roll of webbing ends up being cheaper than a short roll. Not sure how they come up with it, but sometimes you get a great deal on a 25 yard roll versus a 10 yard roll.

http://www.countrybrookdesign.com/

**Boston** · 07-09-2015, 10:25

Originally Posted by WaffleBox

Thanks for the suggestions! McMaster-Carr has literally thousands of foam products it appears. Any suggestions which one I should focus on?

Quest has 3/8" CCF only, which could probably work. It's a little heavier than I wanted for the padded pocket I'm making, and a little lighter than I wanted for shoulder straps and belt, but I think it could work. And since I could order just the amount I need, it works out to be a lot cheaper than, say, GG where I have to order a large piece of each size.

Just to clarify: 3/8" is thicker than 1/8" and 1/4" (2/8").

FWIW make sure the presser foot of you sewing machine will go high enough to accept the foam + other material's you are using (especially if using spacer mesh for part of your straps and hip belt).

**WaffleBox** · 07-09-2015, 10:31

Woops, total brain fart. I was thinking of 3/16". Back to the drawing board. I don't want to go that thick.

**Boston** · 07-09-2015, 10:40

After looking at the McMaster-Carr site, I would look at the polyethylene closed cell foams (soft and firm firmness (7-9psi for 25% deflection)), but I haven't used them before, so use your judgement.