DIY RR UC/OC

[psyculman]

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(Warning, sideways pictures, AGGHH! )

Synopsis:
A Ridge Runner weather resistant over/under cover system which can be attached and adjusted in cold conditions with gloves, and with out any zippers.

Fabric: War Bonnet Bushwac Never Mist. (Best fabric ever!) OC Weight: 8.3 oz. UC Weight: 11,0 oz.
Coldest Temp: -1 1-24-24
Weather: Crystal clear, no wind or air movement, 130 mile visibility, nearly full moon.
Insulation: Loco Libre 20 deg Full UQ, Hammock Gear 0 deg. 3/4 UQ, Klymit Syatic V Insulated pad
Condensation: considerable, although the Never Mist allowed it to be almost completely shaken off With out consequence IMO

Clothing:
Wrangler top and bottom base layer
Carhart top and bottom thermals
Montbell down pants
EMS down jacket
Tiaga Gear down booties
wool socks
fleece balaclava
Gator Gear winter wrap around cycling face cover
generic jersey cotton gloves
I have composed details of design and putting it together if there is interest here.

[Draketake]

Nicely done.

[iceman857]

Very cool looking! You aren't using the cover as a tarp too, are you? Also, what is going on with the red piece on the spreader bar end? Very nicely done!

[psyculman]

Very cool looking! You aren't using the cover as a tarp too, are you? Also, what is going on with the red piece on the spreader bar end? Very nicely done!

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Nope, the top is just suspended end to end, from a center ridge line, and drapes over both sides enough to stay down, loosely fitting over the pegs that stick out on the spreader bar ends. Not sure about out and out wind yet. The red is reflective tape in case I drop it in the snow. ( I know camo and reflective tape, makes no sense)

[stevebo]

Nice design! Do you think it would work with a bugnet for summer use?

[mattnin]

Looks fantastic!

[psyculman]

Nice design! Do you think it would work with a bugnet for summer use?

Yes, the bug net is still rolled up in the foot section of the Ridgerunner. The over cover has loops underneath to suspend the bug net normally, which I did in warmer weather.