How to make a snake skin? Waht to use?

**kgillard** · 05-19-2016, 09:59

I know its been addressed, but I can't seem to find it. Can any of you shed a light on what is the best material to make a snake skin? Size? Thanks abunch!

**HippieChick** · 05-19-2016, 10:29

I used the snakeskin kit from Dutchware. Already cut. I did about a 3/4+ inch seam down the length, a channel for cord/cord lock at each end. Easy and quick. It easily fits my 12 foot silpoly PU4000 DIY tarp with ridge line. I roll it up to store it.
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**HippieChick** · 05-19-2016, 10:31

Link: https://www.dutchwaregear.com/diy-na...p-sleeves.html

**xxl_hanger** · 05-19-2016, 10:55

There is nothing wrong to buy it from Dutch. The much better solution, however, is imo, to make them from fabric remnants.

NoSeeUm Tarp Skins With Guy Line Storage

**krazykev111** · 05-19-2016, 10:56

I used scraps from my tarp project (RSBTR 1.0 SilNylon) and the dimensions from this link, http://gear-report.com/how-to-make-d...k-or-tarp-myog. I am happy with it and plan to make some out of bug net material also.

**kgillard** · 05-19-2016, 12:05

Guess I need to add what I'm using it for:
1) Eno Single-nest and Eno Double-nest hammocks
2) Eno Pro Rainfly

And, thanks abunch for the info!

**Otter1** · 05-19-2016, 12:59

$1.00 from the Dollar Store.

Get a mesh shower scrub thingy, cut the tie and stretch it to desired length. There are threads on it here.

**johne** · 05-19-2016, 14:22

I tried the $ store method and it didn't work for me. Too easy to tear.

What I did was use strips of no see um left over from making a fronky style bug net. I just sewed them straight in a single tube not tapered.

If I didn't have the leftover scraps I would have bought the Dutch kit.

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**bser272** · 05-19-2016, 14:37

Originally Posted by johne

I tried the $ store method and it didn't work for me. Too easy to tear.

What I did was use strips of no see um left over from making a fronky style bug net. I just sewed them straight in a single tube not tapered.

If I didn't have the leftover scraps I would have bought the Dutch kit.

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This is exactly what I did. Worked perfectly for two sets of snakeskins, plus a couple ridgeline organizers.

**jcksparow** · 05-20-2016, 19:28

+1 on Dutch's kit. Made straight tube skins for two 11' tarps with a large pocket on each end to tuck the excess ridgeline into. Couldn't have been easier!