DIY Tarptent weight?

[Backpack Hunter]

I tried it last year. It's tough stuff, but really noisy and doesn't pack down very small. I have read about other people using it with good success though.

Did you try putting it in the washing machine to soften it up?

 

[BigSurArcher]

I used the 1.3 oz (coated) per yard, 30D I believe. I just figured it would be tough enough for what I intend to use it for with the right design, and I was kinda going for the direction of light weight rather than extreme durability.

 

[BigSurArcher]

Did you try putting it in the washing machine to soften it up?

Actually I did, and also to dye it brown. Came out looking like a ball of toilet paper that bigfoot wiped his ass with.

 

[Hardstalk]

Planning on any floored shelters?

 

[Manosteel]

Actually I did, and also to dye it brown. Came out looking like a ball of toilet paper that bigfoot wiped his ass with.

hahahahaa! A morning laugh, always good!

 

[ohhiitznik]

actually i did, and also to dye it brown. Came out looking like a ball of toilet paper that bigfoot wiped his ass with.

lol

 

[Mckinnon]

Thanks! Yeah I'm about to sew in some guy out tabs half way up on the sides. Waiting for some extreme wind to set it up in to see if I can destroy it. I'm only $33 in so far.

Just wondering how many yards of fabric you needed and where you got it so cheap!?

 

[BigSurArcher]

What's seen was made with a 12'x5' piece. Found it on eBay for 2.40/foot. It's silicone impregnated.