Hey guys. First, a shout out to those on a previous post that suggested that a pyramid and inner net would probably fit my requirements for a shelter to fit two humans and two dogs, with the dogs separated from our sleep space. I made the plunge and “learned” to sew (quotes because I am still terrible) and completed the first part, the mid. It pretty much followed jerry’s article from way back when and, to be honest, thought it was going to be terrible and almost quit halfway through out of frustration. Kept on though and was able to take it on a hike recently and it worked great!
Up close it looks pretty amateur with tons of crooked seams and mistakes, but from 5-10 ft away you can barely tell how terrible I am at sewing. The only major change from Jerry’s design was that I put some crossing grosgrain straps with a grommet to hold the pole tip rather than a piece of thick fabric. It seems to be working well enough so far.
I may still add some things, like a vent or two if it seems like they may help once summer rolls around again and definitely a “cap” to make the top look a little neater and help keep things water tight as right now it is kind of a mess.
It was cool enough out that we weren’t worried about bugs so the inner net wasn’t necessary/made yet, but now I want to move on to making it. I am going to make the two person inner net with a bathtub floor with silnylon and then mesh for the rest (an MLD duomid inner essentially). I want to put a T zipper in it so it can be entered from either side easily and then some pockets to hold flashlight/odds and ends. I looked and wasn’t able to find any guides really to making one of these, so if anyone knows of one please let me know.
I had a question about the design I was hoping you all may be able to assist with. I wasn’t sure whether the best option was or a full half pyramid with the mesh basically reaching the top of the mid, or with a design similar to the one below where the is a ridge up a few feet and then it connects the the mid side panel as well as the apex. Any pros or cons either way? Or any tips or suggestions before I make a mess of this? Thanks.
