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  • #1346866
    Bob Gabbart
    Member

    @bobg

    Wow! Great job!

    #1346867
    Ryan Faulkner
    Spectator

    @ryanf

    Wow #2

    this looks amazingly like the G6, beautiflly made.

    ???where did you get the cheap sil nylon???

    good luck with your finals

    #1346870
    Benjamin Smith
    BPL Member

    @bugbomb

    Locale: South Texas

    Bob – thanks for the kind words. It took way too long.

    Ryan – I found the fabric in the $1 bin at Walmart. I stumble on it every once in a while, and buy all they’ve got.

    Ben

    #1346871
    Vick Hines
    Member

    @vickrhines

    Locale: Central Texas

    You say this is your first try? Good job on both the pack and the tarp.

    #1346872
    Ryan Faulkner
    Spectator

    @ryanf

    thanks Ben I will check walmart.

    a long time is probably worth it, I bet once I get a sewing machine (soon) I will try to go too quickly trough a project and have it not meet my standards in the end, but the cheap fabric will help and I guess I will just have to learn to be patient.

    thanks again Ben, for an easier tarp pitch try making a catenary cut tarp

    here is plans for a cat cut tarp tent, but you dont need to make the bug netting, just the tarp

    Night Wing Pattern

    #1346873
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Mr. Smith,

    My law firm is representing Glen Van Peski of Gossamer Gear and will soon be taking you to court for copyright infringement… Not!
    Nice Job, you’re attention to detail is amazing.

    Regards

    #1346875
    Ryan Faulkner
    Spectator

    @ryanf

    I would like to add that your pack is a masterpeice that definately compares to Bill Fornshells amazing prouducts!

    when I make a pack similar to yours I will refer to your pics just as much as Bills.

    thanks for your example, you inspire me

    #1346885
    Benjamin Smith
    BPL Member

    @bugbomb

    Locale: South Texas

    All,

    I am glad if the pack looks up to standards. Fortunately, I can’t shatter that perception with close-up shots – I can’t sew a straight line to save my life! Thanks again for everything you all have said – it’s very encouraging.

    Ryan, I have wanted a G6 since I first saw them, but as I’ve joked before, I’m a college student on a SUL budget. Although, Glen’s newsletter today reports that he’s selling the real deal G6 for $80! That’s a great price, and almost makes my time not worth the sewing, especially when you consider the extra features, saved weight, and no doubt much improved construction quality of the pro pack. Also, I have pored over Ron’s patterns on the SMD website – great stuff all around. The reason that I didn’t give the tarp a cat ridgeline is simply that the silnylon was like 62 inches wide, and it was just easier to hem and attach guyout loops/reinforcement! Hopefully you’ve seen Brian’s MacCat tarp page? http://www.outdoorequipmentsupplier.com. Brilliant stuff, nothing but good reports. And as far as my stuff comparing to Bill’s – no way. That guy is the wizard of BPL. He probably made ten packs, three tarps, and another DAM in the time it took me to sew one pack – AND he modded his stove to boot! And all those pieces together probably weigh less than my pack does! My hat is off to Bill for his excellent work, excellent pics, and generous sharing of information.

    Vick – not my first pack per se – I’ve started a couple, but always salvaged straps from other packs. I’ve also never made one with more than a main pack body, and certainly not one with a finished collar like this one. This is the first pack I’ve made that I would venture into the woods with ;). Thanks again for all your advice – while I didn’t incorporate it on this pack, I have certainly filed it away for consideration/brainstorming.

    Roger A. – lol! Gave me a jump there for a line or two…

    Ben

    #1346887
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    “I can’t sew a straight line to save my life!”

    Yeah I feel your pain. It’s especially obvious when sewing long lengths such as with tarps. The secret is patience and sewing real slow

    Still a Nice Job Ben, now I know why Glen sold the business

    #1346897
    Michael Freyman
    BPL Member

    @mfreyman

    where are these G6’s that you mention for $80?

    #1346898
    Ryan Faulkner
    Spectator

    @ryanf

    what is all this about GVP selling the company?

    I cant find anything on his website.

    will this mean a increase or decrease in gear production,new prouducts or less?

    no more glen? :-(

    #1346899
    Bill Fornshell
    BPL Member

    @bfornshell

    Locale: Southern Texas
    #1346900
    kevin davidson
    Member

    @kdesign

    Locale: Mythical State of Jefferson

    will be in Austin,Tx.
    Bill beat me to it.

    Michael—sign up to the newsletter at GG and you will receive notification on how to get the discounted G6.

    #1346901
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Ryan,

    Relax… Despite the current transitional changes going on at Gossamer Gear, Glen will remain Chairman of the Board. Production of current gear will be increased and new products for 2006 are being field tested.

    Regards

    #1346902
    kevin davidson
    Member

    @kdesign

    Locale: Mythical State of Jefferson

    and more importantly— Glen will be continuing the R&D aspects. In fact, this change will give him more time to do so.

    #1346903
    Michael Freyman
    BPL Member

    @mfreyman

    * edit out email request *

    I suspect I will have missed the listserv notice and wont receive info until the next newsletter goes out. (I did still sign up for the newsletter, though.)

    thanks

    #1346905
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Done

    #1346906
    Michael Freyman
    BPL Member

    @mfreyman

    Thanks Roger!

    #1346907
    Michael Freyman
    BPL Member

    @mfreyman

    Now I need to check available credit card funds.

    hmmmmm ………………

    #1346908
    Paul Luther
    BPL Member

    @eredluin

    Locale: Northeast

    While they have stock. $79.99. Type in “WHISP” in the coupon box then click “apply”. Follow the remaining instructions. Make sure the $79.99 price shows up. Medium size only.
    Paul

    #1346909
    Paul Luther
    BPL Member

    @eredluin

    Locale: Northeast

    Sorry. That’s $79.95:)

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