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Jan 13, 2009 at 12:24 pm #1233211

Michael Chudzinski
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@oknowa

I was wondering where you buy your goods for your projects? I am new to this and thought I would ask here instead of wandering all over google.I am looking for quality fabric,webbing,thread,buckles,needles,etc.

Thanks for any info you can pass along.

Jan 13, 2009 at 12:30 pm #1469843

Kyle Purcell
Member

@dufus934
Locale: North Texas

Mike,
From what I know, most people use these sites:

http://www.seattlefabrics.com/
http://www.owfinc.com/
http://www.speerhammocks.com/Products/Supplies.htm

Those are the main ones I know of. Sounds like we're looking for some of the same info.

Jan 13, 2009 at 4:22 pm #1469920

Michael Chudzinski
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@oknowa

Thanks Kyle,
I am watching your thread,some great links.
I am adding them to my bookmarks as they are posted.

Jan 13, 2009 at 4:48 pm #1469924

David Olsen
Spectator

@oware
Locale: Steptoe Butte

http://www.therainshed.com/

Been there for ever.

Jan 13, 2009 at 5:10 pm #1469928

Michael Chudzinski
Member

@oknowa

That is a great site. Top quality pics and info.

Jan 13, 2009 at 5:24 pm #1469932

peter kvamme
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@karacolor
Locale: midwest

I generally use
http://www.owfinc.com/

but two other sources that should not be left out of this list are:
http://thru-hiker.com/
http://questoutfitters.com/

Good luck!

Jan 13, 2009 at 5:29 pm #1469935

Tony Fleming
BPL Member

@tonyfleming
Locale: Midwest

Don't forget Thru-Hiker http://thru-hiker.com/materials/
I have made several quilts using their materials.

Tony

Jan 13, 2009 at 6:51 pm #1469953

Ron Bell / MLD
BPL Member

@mountainlaureldesigns
Locale: USA

One giant plus when you shop with Thru-Hiker is that you can rest assured that the item is very very high quality.

FYI: Acye and I work together on sourcing and developing many materials, (Momentum, Spinntex EXP, Dyneema X, etc.) to get the best of the best in a given category and Thru-Hiker.com gives great customers service and advice on how to make items.

Check out the helpful how-to forums at Thru-Hiker you don't get that at any other fabric sites. -You get a lot of value added support with your purchase.

Jan 13, 2009 at 7:27 pm #1469967

Michael Chudzinski
Member

@oknowa

Wow,I am amazed with all the experience you folks bring. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to help a rookie like me. I have gained a ton of info in a very short amount of time.

Jan 13, 2009 at 8:37 pm #1470000

Jan Rezac
BPL Member

@zkoumal
Locale: Prague, CZ

Check the MYOG section of BPL wiki:

http://wiki.backpackinglight.com/Category:Make_Your_Own_Gear

Jan 13, 2009 at 9:27 pm #1470021

Misfit Mystic
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@cooldrip
Locale: "Grand Canyon of the East"

Another good one is Rockywoods, found Pertex Equilibrium there!
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