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"The Sawyer Squeeze just got better"
Just splice in the filter to your platy line using the sawyer nipples and suck the water through it. Works fine and will work as a gravity filter to fill other bladders or bottles.

In GEAR » The Sawyer Squeeze just got better
May 17, 8:03am
"Tarp Tie Out Logic Check"
I used the 1.5, ran tape along the edge and folded over and trimmed for a 1" width then removed backing and taped down for the 1/2" tie out. Tie outs are 4" long. Then ran tape al...

In Make Your Own Gear » Tarp Tie Out Logic Check
May 15, 6:02am
"Quilt under a tarp without a Bivy?"
Ben, I hike the same parts of the AT as you. In summer I use a tarp, quilt and a bug bivy (AlpineLight bug tent 8.6 oz)and in shoulder seasons a tarp, quilt & bivy (BPL/Oware UL Bivy -Per...

In GEAR » Quilt under a tarp without a Bivy?
May 14, 11:35am
"Quilt under a tarp without a Bivy?"
Check out this vid of Clint “Lint” Bunting and his tarp & quilt set up. http://www.opb.org/programs/ofg/segments/view/1821 I think he used it on the PCT Jump 1/2 way to 5:20 and se...

In GEAR » Quilt under a tarp without a Bivy?
May 14, 10:55am
"Tarp Tie Out Logic Check"
I think if you made it like this it would be plenty strong and you could add patches on the inside and put a couple of bar-tacks in it. Every surface is taped in the stack. ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Tarp Tie Out Logic Check
May 10, 3:03pm
"Tarp Tie Out Logic Check"
Are you looking for a tie out like this on both ends?

In Make Your Own Gear » Tarp Tie Out Logic Check
May 10, 1:58pm
"Tarp Tie Out Logic Check"
I am using the tape from zpacks along with a primer that you spread on all surfaces that will touch the tape. The primer makes a big difference in the bond strength as it etches the surface and ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Tarp Tie Out Logic Check
May 10, 1:51pm
"Tarp Tie Out Logic Check"
I am not sure I understand your question. I am using tape for everything now. I find it easier and faster with plenty of bond strength for my needs. For patches I just lay out the tape in st...

In Make Your Own Gear » Tarp Tie Out Logic Check
May 10, 9:14am
"Tarp Tie Out Logic Check"
It works great. I sandwiched the tarp between the tie out ends and put patches on front and back over the tie out. It was strong enough in testing that I have not sewn bar tacks.

In Make Your Own Gear » Tarp Tie Out Logic Check
May 09, 10:15am
"Reinforcing cuben with sil-nylon?"
Hey Rusty, I can send you a piece of black 1.0 oz PM me your address

In Make Your Own Gear » Reinforcing cuben with sil-nylon?
May 03, 12:42pm

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