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    David Brunstein
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    @ariztazer

    I finally found a seamstress to help me sew some DIY projects, but want to make sure I get the right materials before I jump in.

    1) Qwest Outfitters offers two kinds/ styles of Cuben Fiber, .33 oz and .47 oz. Which weight is best for a tarptent?

    2) The free online pattern for Henry Shire's tarptent appears to be an old style before the catenary cut. Is there a pattern available anywhere for a Squall or a Contrail – or any 1-person tarptent design with a catenary cut?

    3) What would be good lightweight stays for a camp chair, similar to the Thermarest trekker? Is there an online source for carbon fiber stays? Would the BPL Titanium Alloy Ultrarods work as camp chair stays?

    Thanks,

    Lucky

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    David Brunstein
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    @ariztazer

    Nudge

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    Frank Deland
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    @rambler

    Locale: On the AT in VA

    Six Moon Designs has a pattern for a one person tarp tent with a catenary cut. Finished product with guy lines will weigh about 16 oz. It calls for lightweight webbing along the center seam. Another tarp on the web: The Black Cat
    http://www.jhatkhat.com/Khat/camping/bcdir/frame.html

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    Ross Bleakney
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    @rossbleakney

    Locale: Cascades

    As far as materials go, Ron Bell goes with an even heavier weight, 0.6 (http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/fabric.php). He is a very nice guy, so you might email him and ask how he got the stuff. By the way, MLD was planning on releasing a tarptent, but got too busy with everything else. I'm sure they will eventually make one, but you will probably beat them to it.

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