Managing Wind While Tarp Camping [Video]
2021 Gear List
6×9 Flat Tarp
Made with XL silpoly Weight on these is under 9oz
7D Cat Cut Summer Tarp // 4.25oz without lines or seam sealing
Materials: Rockywoods 7D Silnylon // .7oz/yard Video walk around: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EgKi8_iHY Imgur album: https://imgur.com/a/4H9m1mm Weight: 121g / 4.25oz Dimensions: 64″ to 52″ x 101″ Notes: This material is great for a summer tarp, hitting the sweet spot of reasonable price to … Continue reading “7D Cat Cut Summer Tarp // 4.25oz without lines or seam sealing” →
11.85oz Silpoly A-Frame Tarp w/ Perimeter Bug Netting
Design intentions: Create a spacious interior living room away from bugs during summertime hiking in the PNW. Use this instead of dcf tarp and bivy (10oz combined) to create WAY more space than the bivy allowed at the penalty … Continue reading “11.85oz Silpoly A-Frame Tarp w/ Perimeter Bug Netting” →
Groomers Ski Bag / 140d ripstop / 8.8oz
Primary materials: 140d ripstop nylon with pu coating // 5.5osy softer more “clothing” feel lycra mesh mid weight spandex mesh 1/4” eva foam 3d spacer mesh number 7 zipper 1.5” webbing and buckle Imgur album: https://imgur.com/a/cCdgvs3 Design intentions: Easy access … Continue reading “Groomers Ski Bag / 140d ripstop / 8.8oz” →
2p Silpoly Bug Palace (20.5oz)
Design Intentions: — Mostly for summer bug protection in fair weather — Easy entry / exit — Extremely spacious (way more than a tent) — Flexibility to handle a big storm & wind — It “feels like an enclosed tent … Continue reading “2p Silpoly Bug Palace (20.5oz)” →
Death Valley Gear List (Visual Guide)
Death Valley Gear List (Visual Guide)
The Tuesday Pack / 8.2oz
The Tuesday Pack / 8.2oz the “tuesday pack” (tm me) materials: 100d robic back 70d ripstop fabric front and top mid weight spandex side pockets heavy weight lycra bottom pocket elastic attachment in front weight: body weight: 111g / 3.9oz … Continue reading “The Tuesday Pack / 8.2oz” →
2 Person 120v Sauna Build [200*+F ]
2p Sauna Build [120v] [200*+F ] Interior dimensions: 74″x41″x64″ Volume: ~114 cu ft Goals: 140*F Minimum Wide, long bench for one and happy to share side by side for two. Ideal temp of 165*F. Constraints: No outside labor Fast (loooool) Milestone 1: … Continue reading “2 Person 120v Sauna Build [200*+F ] “ →
Peppers Log (2021)
peppers log july 1 july 1 june 10 may 20 using reflectix from a sauna build i did and working on humidity and airflow here. i eventually realize i have to cover the cement walls w plastic … Continue reading “Peppers Log (2021)” →
MYOG Insulated Winter Pants [188g / 6.63oz]
These are a combination of 3oz climashield insulation, a nylon taffeta from aliexpress, and a little bit of bug netting as mesh. At 188g or 6.63oz, these are INSANELY WARM for their weight. My goodness. These are mostly in camp … Continue reading “MYOG Insulated Winter Pants [188g / 6.63oz]” →