Managing Wind While Tarp Camping [Video]
Category: Gear
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” →
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” →
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]” →
MYOG Midweight Leggings [227g / 8oz]
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]” →
MYOG Warm Active Shirt Layer [261g / 9.2oz]
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]” →
MYOG Wind Pants [42g / 1.48oz]
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]” →
MYOG Rain Skirt [65g / 2.29oz]
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]” →
MYOG Briefs [80g / 2.82oz]
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]” →
MYOG Sleeping Socks [70g / 2.5oz]
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]” →