View Full Version : for all those ultalight gear makers
brit4jesus
11-02-2007, 23:17
hey !! all of you i just bought 14 yqrds of sil-nylon at walmart for a buck a yard so get out there ! as i think they had it in cheep coz of halloween its bright orange an really thing but so strong i couldnt rip it (im a BIG guy working in construction) thats how strong this stuff is , now i just have to work out what to do with it , thinking of making a tarp any suggestions or hints on sewing this stuff or what to make with it ?
FanaticFringer
11-03-2007, 00:21
You sure it's sil and not ripstop? If so, you might consider making one of these. You could call it a "Orange Cat".:D
www.jhatkhat.com/Khat/camping/bcdir/
take-a-knee
11-03-2007, 00:24
That would be good to make Just Jeff's Gear Hammock/Pack Cover from also. You never know that orange cover might save you or your loved ones a lot of grief.
Javasanctum
11-03-2007, 00:29
Start here: http://www.tothewoods.net/HomemadeGear.html
Javasanctum
11-03-2007, 00:31
Take-a-knee you read my mind
brit4jesus
11-03-2007, 16:46
ummmmmmmm sil-nylon or ripstop errrrrrrrrrr how do you know the difference and dose it make a difference?
Survivor Dave
11-03-2007, 16:51
Put the fabric up to your mouth tightly and breathe in. If you turn blue trying, it's silnylon. If you feel air coming into your mouth, it will be a very cold and wet hike!
SD
Make sure you use a synthetic thread; cotton rots.
Egads