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r/myog•

What is the name of sewing a seam/hem with mesh, where you add material because the mesh doesn't hold the stitches? Also, I've seen something on a sewing machine that will fold that material into the hem, but I forgot what that is called ...and if it is an attachment to standard machines, or a specialized machine.

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r/Ultralight•

A picture tutorial in imgur

I promised a few members I'd do a write up on my fast fly without a footprint method. Here we are. Use your own groundcloth.

Total weight of my fast fly setup:

  • Tent fly (297g)
  • Pole (213g)
  • 5 stakes (12g each or 60g)
  • trimmed space blanket ground cloth (35g)
  • MYOG fast fly kit (5g)

Total: 610 grams or 21.5 ounces.

As you can see, this option makes a double wall tent pretty versatile. You can think of the fast fly pitch as creating a full coverage tarp situation...without the trekking poles in the way. I don't tend to carry trekking poles in the desert and fast fly is an excellent pitch for desert or other no bug situati

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r/Ultralight•

Do you strap around your body or the pad or not at all?

How many straps are on your quilt and where are they located?

What kind buckles/cinch/hitch is on the straps and where are they located (i.e. in the center, off to the side...)?

I converted my sleeping bag to a quilt and now I'd like to place some straps. I have some really light shock cord and cord locks, will that work?

BTW... anyone wanting to attempt the same: A rough guide.

I know these are sort of r/myog questions, but I'm more interested in understanding how your straps are on current store bought quilts, than answers on how to make them myself.

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