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Sep 9, 2009 at 7:29 pm #1239206
I have recently caught onto the Backpacking light idea and am wanting to make some of my own gear. I just finished a heineken stove, and now I want to make a minimalist tarp shelter out of Tyvek. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how I should go about this?
Sep 9, 2009 at 7:37 pm #1526391Theres are thread on homemade tent in Philmont section.
Sep 9, 2009 at 7:44 pm #1526392Sep 9, 2009 at 9:36 pm #1526436why tyvek? it is not a super fabric, just a super name. It isn't strong. Sil 2nds from OWFINC.com are the cheapest option for a trap that will last. I know about a million people are going to blast me for doubting tyvek, but i don't trust it.
-Tim
Sep 9, 2009 at 10:21 pm #1526443Agreed Tim, Tyvek isn't all that light…or waterproof, and silnylon is cheap and easy to sew. And lighter.
Example;
SMDTyvek 48 x 84 footprint = 6.05ozMYOG 1.1oz (actually 1.3oz) 60 x 84 with guy-outs and cord = 5.85oz
Link to MYOG project;
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=23878&skip_to_post=193278#193278Sep 10, 2009 at 6:17 am #1526493How much would the materials for those cost? I know that I can get everything that I would need to make a Tyvek shelter for about $15. I am a college student with a very limited budget, so not only is that price very attractive but I have read a ton of great reviews on the material. I dont have any experience with it of my own, so I am going only on what I have read and heard by word of mouth.
Sep 10, 2009 at 6:31 am #1526498I got the material at this site;
http://www.questoutfitters.com
The sylnylon was $3.25 per linear yard (5'wide material), and the 1/2" grosgrain webbing $.35 per yard.
They shipped it out very quickly, and even lowered the shipping cost from the first estimate once it shipped out. I will buy from them again.
Sep 10, 2009 at 7:58 am #1526513i use Outdoor Wilderness Fabrics.
http://owfinc.com/Fabrics/NylonWoven/Ripstop.asp#Nylon%20Ripstop:%20Coated
Same basic stuff. 1.1sil coated is the deal!
-Tim
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