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Mar 25, 2012 at 2:48 pm #1287811
rain gear seems to be the hardest thing for me to decide on!
so im thinking about making my own…
anyone have suggestions on fabric? looking for light durable and not overly expensive.
anyone ideas? :)
Mar 25, 2012 at 3:54 pm #1859230It depends on what you're trying to make.
Mar 25, 2012 at 7:40 pm #1859291Rain Gear…
Mar 25, 2012 at 7:42 pm #1859292Shawn, it depends on what kind of rain gear you are trying to make.
A short rain jacket might be one fabric. A long hooded rain parka might be another. Rain pants might be another. A poncho might be another.
–B.G.–
Mar 25, 2012 at 7:46 pm #1859293Add to that list:
anorak
parcho
kilt
rain sleeves
mittens
gloves
hat
umbrellaMar 25, 2012 at 7:49 pm #1859294calgoule
Mar 25, 2012 at 7:57 pm #1859297I would use different materials if making a poncho/pack cover/groundsheet versus a w/p/b jacket and pants or rain skirt or poncho and chaps or poncho with a hat cover and detachable sleeves or etc etc
What type of rain gear are you considering?
Edit: repetive ideas due to my slow posting from an iPhone.
Mar 25, 2012 at 8:03 pm #1859301sorry i didnt realise there was so many types!
im more of a pants and jacket (w/hood) kinda guy. not a big fan of panchos…
Mar 25, 2012 at 8:08 pm #1859305Shawn, just for one place to start, take a look at the Liberty Ridge kits sold by Thru-Hiker, and look at the fabrics used there.
Some people would want something that is mostly waterproof and mostly breathable. However, some people are hotter and some are colder, so there are fully waterproof items like Sil-Nylon, event, etc.
–B.G.–
Mar 25, 2012 at 8:16 pm #1859310more waterproof is important to me. i live on the oregon coast, we see alot of rain. i could always add some pit zips for more vent
Mar 25, 2012 at 8:23 pm #1859313If light and durable are your main requirements I have also had good results with the Liberty Ridge pattern (Thru-Hiker). Silnylon is a good value, but not breathable. W/p/b cuben at Zpacks is supposed to be good (and durable), but at a price ($60/sqyd ouch).
Mar 25, 2012 at 10:17 pm #1859348Most of the MYOG suppliers offer WPBs, but few provide specific weights.
One that does, is Questoutfitters.com, and they have several offerings under 3 oz. per square yard. Cost runs $13-14 per running yard.Mar 25, 2012 at 10:26 pm #1859350rockywoods sells gtx fabrics
Mar 26, 2012 at 4:43 am #1859380I recently made an anorak with a 2.5-layer WPB fabric from Quest Outfitters. I think I paid about $10-11 a yard for 2nds. (I only need about 1.5 yds for an anorak 2/hood.) Simple design without pockets or fancy hood. Completed weight is 5oz on my scale.
Mar 26, 2012 at 10:29 am #1859506Try some Versatech. I'm not sure of its weight, but the price is great.
Mar 26, 2012 at 11:29 am #1859534Recently tested out tyvek tarp in a very serious rain storm. Anybody have experience with tyvek weeping once it has been softened? Mine held up pretty well for extreme conditions. Ridgeline weeped a very small amount but I was still the driest guy there.
Mar 26, 2012 at 11:41 am #1859541Sumi,
I don't suppose you have a pattern for this somewhere?
Cheers,
CoreyMar 27, 2012 at 4:32 am #1859866@Corey, I just used a McCall's pattern (M6252) purchased from JoAnn's. I altered the neck/hood area a bit so that the zipper is longer and comes up to just under my chin. Used the same simple hood design but cut the pattern to fit my head.
I previously made it out of silnylon (http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=42386) and it's been really useful but I wanted something a little more breathable, even if a few ounces heavier. Since I took the pics, I've added an elastic cinch cord around the hood, which I did for the WPB version as well. I also dropped the back hem so that it covers my butt.
The 2.5-layer WPB fabric that I got has abolutely no give and that made the sleeves really tricky, more so than the silnylon. I would try to find a pattern with raglan sleeves for this. Either way, it would be simple to sew in pitzips if you want.
Mar 29, 2012 at 2:56 pm #1861138I would use 2.5 layer WPB from Quest
I don't think pit zips offer a big enough opening to provide significant ventilation
Full zipper on the front offers more ventilation
That's my experience in Oregon where it rains often : )
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