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Meteor Bivy and Pack
I just got done with making a Metoer bivy via Six Moon Designs and a pack that I plan to use for thru-hiking the AT in February. I switched some of the nylon out for netting so its more breathable...

In Make Your Own Gear » Meteor Bivy and Pack
October 22, 1:43pm

Re: need help custom fitting Frogg Toggs pants
I've never altered frogg toggs, but you will probably want to consider either a polyurethane or silicone sealer. My intuition would say that poly would cling better than sil to the fabric, but...

In Make Your Own Gear » need help custom fitting Frogg Toggs pants
October 21, 11:18pm

Re: Re: Re: Ever used Westmark Corp?
the 1.1 groundcover has a DWR coating on it and is breathable. I would rank it's water resistance pretty close to standard 1.1 if not the same. Certainly no Momentum though, but what do you e...

In Make Your Own Gear » Ever used Westmark Corp?
October 17, 8:28am

Re: Is high quality homemade bivy worth it?
I am in the process of making a Meteor Bivy ala Six Moon designs. I got my stuff from owf inc as I always do and it was very cheap. 2nds sil, 1.1 dwr, and no seeum. I expect about a 7 oz finish w...

In Make Your Own Gear » Is high quality homemade bivy worth it?
October 16, 6:59pm

Re: Ever used Westmark Corp?
I've gotten some samples from them before a while back. I was looking at some of their super cheap stuff that was about $1/yd. 1.1 oz uncoated groundsheet was the name of one of the fabrics. ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Ever used Westmark Corp?
October 12, 10:24pm

Re: Where Can I Buy Silnylon to make stuff bag for my GG Sleeping Pad?
owfinc.com If its your first go at MYOG, you may want to get enough to make a few in case you mess up and maybe pick up some $1/yd stuff at walmart to prototype. You can always make stuff sacks ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Where Can I Buy Silnylon to make stuff bag for my GG Sleeping Pad?
October 08, 11:50pm

Re: Dyneema at Thru-Hiker!!
Cool pattern on it. $20/yd seems a bit excessive. I remember way back in the day it was a mere $13/yd. Guess times have changed :( I have a pack I made from Dyneema a while back. It still ho...

In Make Your Own Gear » Dyneema at Thru-Hiker!!
September 24, 8:40pm

Re: My WT Epic Hooded -- mild disappointment
I have had a very similar experience with my Liberty ridge suit I made from thru-hiker epic. The jacket definitely wet out before the pants did though due to exposure levels differing for jackets ...

In GEAR » My WT Epic Hooded -- mild disappointment
September 16, 11:19am

Re: thin & light insulation question
100 weight fleece maybe- it would be a tad heavy, but seems to fit the bill. You could also try a layer of nylon with a layer of silk or coolmax sewn to it. 4oz microfiber feels great, but would ...

In Make Your Own Gear » thin & light insulation question
July 19, 12:02pm

Re: NUNATAK's top bag vs. mummy
Comparing apples to apples with Nunatak- Catabac SL- 20* Topbag with hood, 22 oz, 12 oz down, no drafts, 2.5" baffles/loft Alpinist Mummy Bag- 20*, hood 21 oz, 11.5 oz down (top and bottom),...

In GEAR » Debunking the Myth: Quilts AREN’T as Comfortable as a Sleeping Bag
July 10, 1:53pm

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