Magnets For Tent Doors

[Brad W]

Does anyone have a specific brand/size magnet that works well for replacing toggles on dcf tent doors?

[JCH]

I used these when adding additional tie outs to a Durston XMid2 Pro.  Just sandwiched them between layers of dcf repair tape. Worked perfectly.

[Brad W]

@JCH thank you. I assume they hold relatively well if using for tie outs?

[David Thomas]

Won’t that make your pack weigh incrementally more while on metal walkways?

OTOH, sticking your pack to a metal fence post during a break would be cool.

[JCH]

@Brad W – they hold every bit as well as the factory door tie outs.  I’m very happy with the results.

[William Chilton]

If you’re willing to spend the money, Zpacks magnetic toggles are easy to apply and hold very well.

[Brad W]

@JCH thank you.

@William Chilton I saw those. I am not super keen on the material used for the strap. I figured with a box full of magnets, some extra dcf and dcf tape I could make something similar that’s less unsightly.

[Alan W]

JCH, what is the weight per, say, 5 or 10 magnets?  (Would not trust Amazon data even if I could locate it in their marketing chaos.)

I also have good results attaching with thin, ultralight, DCF repair tape; but my magnets are a bit weak.

[Roger Caffin]

I find that magnets in my -pack affect my compass somewhat erratically. They may also affect credit cards and mobile phones to some degree.

Cheers

[Eric Blanche]

https://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=168 has a variety of sizes of n52.

Order a few different sizes to check to strength and have fun!

[JCH]

@Alan W – 10 of the 10x2mm magnets I linked to weight 13g…1.3 ea.

[Tom Peterson]

I have a box of slightly smaller round neodymium magnets that I use for tons of stuff. I never thought I would use them as much as I do. I recommend getting some just to have on hand.

[Gumbo]

@David Thomas – You’re carrying it wrong. Turn your tent over to lighten your load.

[Bill in Roswell]

On my X-Mid the floppy screen tie is a pain. I found Magnetic Cable Tie Cords found in many hardware/electronic stores did the trick. About a 3 in silicone cord with encapsulated magnet at each end. Also useful for testing out permanent stick-on magnets. Come in several colors.

[jscott]

https://grams-to-ounces.appspot.com/1.3-grams-to-ounces.html#google_vignette

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