Cuben Fiber Rain Shell

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.

Awesome…perfect winter vapor barrier aswell.

How are the seams holding up with the kite tape?

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

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.

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

Correct. 3 days is normally enough.

Cheers

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…..

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

Kind of scary,

Love the weight though

Dustin:

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

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