stiffeners

[AG]

be curious to learn about the best materials for stiffeners. both sheets and struts.

Sheets: what goes in the brim of a rain jacket hood? what does ULA use in their hip belts (along with foam)?

Struts: what does MLD use for the struts at the corners of the bathtub floors? what does Tarptent use to keep their shelter vents flexed out?

etc..

[Jerry Adams]

I got some stuff from the local fabric store for hat brim.  like Apex or whatever only denser

1/8 inch foam for hip belt, like for sleeping on

[Scott Nelson]

I have used the giant plastic tie wraps from the hardware store to stiffen tent floor corners and tent vents.  They are almost 1/2 inch wide and 18 inches long.  They take the beating of being stuffed with the tent well.  I am going to check the fabric store for the 1/8 foam stiffener for hip belts.

[AG]

oh like zip ties? yes, great idea. i hadn’t thought of that.

[Jerry Adams]

3D mesh against skin on hip belts, shoulder straps, back of pack

[Anonymous]

Wondering could egg crate Eva foam encased in breathable fabric without mesh work ok for hip belt, etc?

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