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Bear bag fabric source?

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Jul 7, 2019 at 10:43 pm #3601022

Phil M
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@philnreno-2

Hi,
I may be playing with a new bear bag design. Anyone know of/know of a source for a tough material like Ursack uses (bear tooth proof), but also, ideally a laminate waterproof layer on one side?
Point me any which way,
Thanks,
Phil

Jul 8, 2019 at 12:58 am #3601054

Greg Mihalik
Spectator

@greg23
Locale: Colorado

… and you will need kevlar/dyneema thread as well, sewn to a proscribed stitching schedule.

Jul 11, 2019 at 1:16 am #3601485

Sam Farrington
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@scfhome
Locale: Chocorua NH, USA

Paul Nanian of Thru-Hiker once posted that there are junkyards that have vehicle air bags for sale. Possibly too heavy, but definitely rugged. Just a thought.

Ebay also has some outlets for folks who do the picking, if you poke around with searched. Once found a great picker who sold me balloon cloth.
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