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stiffeners

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AG BPL Member
PostedAug 29, 2017 at 11:22 am

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 BPL Member
PostedAug 29, 2017 at 12:19 pm

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 BPL Member
PostedAug 30, 2017 at 9:21 am

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 BPL Member
PostedAug 30, 2017 at 9:36 am

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

Jerry Adams BPL Member
PostedAug 30, 2017 at 9:38 am

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

PostedAug 30, 2017 at 9:59 am

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

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