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    Need some quilt material advice

    Thanks for the info-I think I may shoot for 14"-16" over my height...ish. The seam allowances and foot box had come to mind, but I didn't really think about draping before. But that makes sense it would eat up some length. I feel like I have the process down pretty well in my head on the...
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    DIY Tipi Dimensions-your preference?

    It all got to my front step today. I rather excitedly opened the box from RSBTR and had a good time going through it all. They had some 1.1 silpoly XL seconds in their outlet, so that's what I ordered for the tent. I probably would've picked a slightly different color, but it's green and should...
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    Need some quilt material advice

    I got a box in the mail today :). I finally put together my order that included 3 quilt kits from RSBTR. I spent a while going through all the stuff I ordered and just wanted to add to this thread about the 1.0 HyperD material. I picked that (uncalendared) for the inside of the quilt and I'm...
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    Dual Fuel Stoves or canister(butane)

    I'm new, too and had the same question. I have a friend who had spent a decent amount of time in South America where canisters few and far between, so he loved the alcohol stove he made because he could always have fuel. I did a bunch of reading and research and I have a Kovea Spider on the way...
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    Diy quilt build

    Chris, thanks for sharing your experience. I'll keep it in mind as I move forward on my build. Jeremy
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    Source for Stove Jack Material

    I ran into that when I recently placed my order and decided to buy some and make my own jack instead of buying one of the premade ones. Glad they had it, saved me shipping from one more vendor. Jeremy
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    Diy quilt build

    I have gone back and forth on how I want to do the foot box. I'm really curious how you end up doing yours. Snaps crossed my mind momentarily, but never really worked with them, so never seriously considered them. That being said, the ease factor of snapping the foot box closed sure is...
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    Diy quilt build

    I've got a load of stuff on the way, including 3 quilt kits. I look forward to seeing how your build goes. I got the 1 oz HyperD for the inside, but not calemdared....wondering if I messed up...? Hopefully not. What are the snaps you're using? Is that to snap a footbox together? Jeremy
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    Challis idaho

    Yup-you've more than earned it. And welcome to Idaho, you're going to love it. I don't live in Challis, but have been through there a few times. It's absolutely beautiful, you should have a ton of good opportunity all around you. I imagine once you get there and start to get to know some of...
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    DIY Tipi Dimensions-your preference?

    Interesting. I'm trying to picture the fabric placement and the zipper seam. Did you form the basic into a conical shape or just sew it flat? Hope that makes sense... Jeremy
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    DIY Tipi Dimensions-your preference?

    As a side note, I figured I'd post up an answer I got from Justin at RSBTR in case anyone else runs into the same problem. I had asked about the best way to seam seal when using a PU coated material for reinforcement on silpoly (non-PU coated). Their site lists sil net as the sealer for non-PU...
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    DIY Tipi Dimensions-your preference?

    You and me both :). Hopefully I'm not a disappointment to myself.... Jeremy
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    DIY Tipi Dimensions-your preference?

    Cool-I'm hoping the #8 coil zipper I am ordering will be just as water resistant as you've experienced. I'm planning on two double pulls so I can pull down from the top to help in venting if need be. I am hoping to place my order later this week. I have a boat load of stuff in my cart at...
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    Floorless Mid Shootout

    I'm looking forward to what you come up with for results. I am in the planning stage of making one and being able to "take" from the different commercial options available and put all the good stuff into one that'll work for me is really appealing. I'm sure I'll find a number of things you...
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    DIY Tipi Dimensions-your preference?

    Interesting. I really appreciate your guys' comments. I have to admit, I'm a little surprised at no water coming through at the zipper without a flap. I certainly wasn't looking forward to sewing the extra pieces...but I just figured water would end up coming through it without a flap to...
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    DIY Tipi Dimensions-your preference?

    Thanks, Woodbow. Went to my friend's place tonight and got to set up his SL-5 and check it all out. Asked him a bunch of questions and he had some good advice from his experience. He had a stove jack put in and had some good comments on stove placement within the tent that I wouldn't have...
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    DIY Tipi Dimensions-your preference?

    I've seen a number of tents with vents and stove jacks. I was hoping to be able to use a vent for warmer weather; some no see-um netting with material over it that lifts, but must be able to be secured down for when the stove is going. I've got some ideas, but figured I'd see what others had...
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    DIY Tipi Dimensions-your preference?

    Great-a #8 will go on the list. Side question1how did you guys do your vents? Specifically, I'm trying to decide how to get the material to lift so the air flow can get going. And conversely, how do you secure that material down in lousy weather? Most look to have an arched appearance to them...
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    DIY Tipi

    Have you settled on the material and your dimensions? I'm looking forward to what you come up with. Maybe I need to measure out 11' square on the ground, too. I want it nice and big, but obviously there can be a "too big"...particularly when you're carrying it on your back. Jeremy
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    DIY Tipi Dimensions-your preference?

    Yeah, I suppose that makes sense. Which thread did you guys use-Mara 70? I think I'm going to go with a #8 zipper? Does that sounds right? Jeremy

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