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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Early-season backpacking tutorial: Gear & skills for high water, snow-covered trails & horrible bugs • r/Ultralight
reddit.com/r/Ultralight/comments/6383ne/early...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okl76UkjkLo
Joe is an experienced triple crown hiker. He's in the process of a pack build. Working on the straps as I post. He's pretty good about articulating his decision making process. I thought MYOG would enjoy following along, or checking a replay of the video after the fact.
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
Petition retailers to pull out of the Outdoor Retailer Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. • /r/Ultralight
reddit.com/r/Ultralight/comments/5tw7fz/petit...These retailers will be notified of the results:
- Marmot
- Mountain Hardware
- Outdoor Research
- Mummut
- Backcountry.com
- REI
A fast and easy way to notify these companies of your wishes concerning this matter.
*there is an option to sign the petition and not have your signature/name on public display
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.