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    Dustin F
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    @dirtt

    Locale: So. California

    I made a cuben fiber rain shell. It weighs aprox 1.5 ounces give or take a few grams. Made using .33 oz cuben fiber and the tape from KiteBuilder. I made a rough pattern out of a Tshirt I liked, then I increased the size a few inches. I made the hood using Thru Hiker pattern to start and modified it to fit my head as I went along.

    I added a different type of visor, I thought this would work better in windy conditions. The cinch strap runs under the visor along its own length of fabric seperate from that of the visor.

    Edit: Need to add some pit vents. Im thinking of just cutting a hole under each pit and covering with Thru Hiker mesh. Without venting it is like a sauna suit.

    #1504417
    J B
    BPL Member

    @johannb

    Locale: Europe

    The weight is so crazy, I nearly had a heart attack. :-)

    Good job, now all we need to do is to convince a big company to make these.

    #1504419
    Steven Evans
    BPL Member

    @steve_evans

    Locale: Canada

    Awesome…perfect winter vapor barrier aswell.

    How are the seams holding up with the kite tape?

    #1504426
    Greg Mihalik
    Spectator

    @greg23

    Locale: Colorado

    Dustin,
    Which tape did you use from Kitebulder?

    Tap15 – Double Faced
    Tap16 – Super Seam
    Tap18 – C3 Sail Tape 3/8"
    Tap19 – C3 Sali Tape 1/2"

    Thanks

    #1504677
    Dustin F
    Member

    @dirtt

    Locale: So. California

    I used this tape, Super Seam Tape 9460PC – 3/8".

    The seams hold up fine for normal wear but if you pull on them hard enough they will seperate. I did notice the seams got significantly stronger after hanging up for a week or two. If it becomes a problem I will do a proper seam and fold the edges over and retape.

    I didnt do a proper feld seam, I think its called a feld seam. I was lazy when I taped it and just taped down the seam and stuck both pieces together. Then I flattened it out with a chapstick tube like applying a sticker. Anybody can make these! :)

    I have not tested in cold and wet conditions yet, hopefully the adhesive holds up. I have tested it in 100 degree weather and heat doesnt seem to weaken the seam. I live near the Southern most trailhead of the PCT so we don't see this kind of weather often.

    #1504697
    Roger Caffin
    BPL Member

    @rcaffin

    Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe

    > I did notice the seams got significantly stronger after hanging up for a week or two.

    Correct. 3 days is normally enough.

    Cheers

    #1505251
    Erik Graf
    Member

    @vango

    Locale: Southeast

    Very nicely done. What is that white rectangle over your left chest? A pocket? Fold in pouch?

    On a secondary note – that is the worst case of frostbite I've ever seen – you might want to get that checked before your eyes, nose, and lips fall off…..

    #1505435
    Dustin F
    Member

    @dirtt

    Locale: So. California

    Its a stuff sack on the inside of the shell. The frostbite is from a recent trip to Tijauna.

    #1505447
    Mark McLauchlin
    BPL Member

    @markmclauchlin

    Locale: Western Australia

    Kind of scary,

    Love the weight though

    #1505488
    Erik Graf
    Member

    @vango

    Locale: Southeast

    Dustin:

    Figured that is what it was – I really like it though. Thanks for posting the pics – very helpful.

    #1505639
    Jared Cook
    Member

    @rooinater

    Locale: Northwet

    frost bite in Tj? That wouldn't be frostbite… nice looking shell though.

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