MYOG Lightweight tent full build.

Looks good so far

Nice to see another MYOG addict created. At least you're off the streets : )

I like the squished hexagonal design – looks like it minimizes the footprint but still gives a lot of interior room.

I've never heard of melting beeswax into the stitching. What is the benefit of that over seam sealing with silicone?

Regarding the polycryo, I have read here that it slips a lot on snow

The sealing is an experiment

I use bias tape in the seams so they are waterproof except for the holes and thread

I dont like using silicone or shoo goo for PU its such a mess,

So i rub pure beeswax (high melting point) into the stiches, heat with a hair dryer and the thread sucks up all the melted wax, done inside and out. Neat and tidy and flexible.

Not tested fully yet but working so far in small tests.

:)

Looks sweet for about 600grams. What's the storm rigging plan (if you can share it)?

Well you will see it later

It will be a kit of cord,
Using special attachments inside
I will put a long loose length of cord between the stake out pegs on each panel using the existing stakes., and take it inside,
then run a cord from the loose line to the top of the support pole and tension on special attachments.
hard to explain, but it forms an inverted Y on the panel of fabric between the seams and strengthens the structures.
then three more lines on the outside from the top of the tent out on long lines to pegs.

you will see when its done.

Well its actually looking like a tent now, this might actually work :)

Looks good!

MYOG is like a drug. You try it once and you can't stop!

Nice work. That first pitch of a MYOG tent is always exciting :)

Hi all

Finally finished the tent and pitch for a short review
Final weight 630g :)
you can check it out here on youtube

DIY Ultra Light Tent Link

:)

Nice looking tent, good job

630 g = 22 ounces isn't bad

You don't need the fabric strip behind zipper or velcro. Just takes a bit longer to make. But when my tent rips and yours doesn't I'll have to change my opinion : )

What's the peak height?

42 minute video???? I skipped through it a little : )

Very Tidy!

A lot of work. Most impressed. Looks very solid.

Have you tested the 'storm guying' method yet? – with and without
Is it your own technique or from somewhere else? Not seen it before.
Not entirely convinced by the interior lines. The outer long lines should help.

(Have had a similar looking Golite Hex for years and in quite wet n windy conditions)