Create What You Want
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)” →
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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” →
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)” →
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]” →
Same deal as the shirt but less flexible, IMO, because warm leggings don’t fill as much of a use case for a typical backpacker doing longer days / less camp time. These have been stellar for winter hiking + snowboarding … Continue reading “MYOG Midweight Leggings [227g / 8oz]” →
This is a 4-way stretch grid mid-weight fleece active layer. I grabbed this material on discount from Seattle Fabrics. This is a surprisingly warm and comfortable material with a lot of stretch. I’ve worn this snowboarding and shoulder season / … Continue reading “MYOG Warm Active Shirt Layer [261g / 9.2oz]” →
I used really cheap aliexpress tafetta nylon for these and they’re amazing. This fabric breathes more than hyperD or any other breathable fabric that I have seen. I use elastic cordage for the foot and waist band and that’s it. … Continue reading “MYOG Wind Pants [42g / 1.48oz]” →
This is a simple rain skirt made from a pair of Frogg Togg rain pants. Cut them to your desired length, then cut the channel that combines the legs and you’re done. Max 5 minutes of effort for an extremely … Continue reading “MYOG Rain Skirt [65g / 2.29oz]” →
TLDR: don’t make your own underwear! These are 50SPF spandex/elastic blend from Rockywoods with a 1” elastic waistband. They are too small and thick and not as comfortable as a boring pair of under armour briefs. This amount of cloth … Continue reading “MYOG Briefs [80g / 2.82oz]” →
Not a big deal to make but seriously amazing. I made these on a whim thinking they might be nice for colder camping. So far they have been excellent in that regard, performing wonderfully in true winter snow camping and … Continue reading “MYOG Sleeping Socks [70g / 2.5oz]” →
Made with Palisade Stretch Durable Woven fabric and a 1” elastic waistband.