Looking for source for ultra light weight tent fabrics for sale by the yard.

[yari]

Think I am going to try making my own tent/tent accessories. Need a source for buying the materials. All suggestions/links appreciated!

[sbhikes]

http://www.seattlefabrics.com/
http://www.questoutfitters.com/
http://thru-hiker.com/materials/index.php

[yari]

Thank you!

[Tyler]

Quest Outfitters is great. I've ordered from them a number of times. Good quality materials, reasonable price and quick shipping. Can't beat it in my opinion.

[jima59]

I've ordered from Thru hiker and Quetst Outfitter and they both provided great service and pricing.

[camper10469]

Noah Lamport sells seconds at $2.75/yd 10 yard min order. Call them for a price quote?

http://www.noahlamport.com/tentsballoons.htm

BTW I bought many yards of their secons and can't find any fault, the material preformed perfectly in the rain.

[BobTheBuilder]

You CAN find silnylon at Walmart in the fabric section. The people who work there don't know what it is, but if you go every few days you will find a bolt of it before too long. Just browse through their "sporting" or "specialty" section of the fabric area. I have found it on clearance, as well. Doesn't cost much.

[Deadeye]

Here's another source for fabrics:
http://owareusa.com/

if you don't already have a plan, Henry Shires still posts his original designs on his website:
http://tarptent.com/projects/tarpdesign.html

I have the original squall - 2 man tent for under 2 pounds, great tent

[Sandy of PA]

If you want to try your hand with Cuben, Joe at Z-packs will sell you anything he uses by the yard. Very fast service too.

[Just a Hiker]

Ragged Mountain in Intervale, NH has good materials for making stuff....I'm sure they have a website.