Very sweet job! If you wash the tyvek in cold water it will soften, DO NOT USE HOT/WARM WATER, or PUT IN DRYER!!!!! Don't ask how I know this!!!!
"yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift---thats why its called a present" - Master Oogway
It's always best if your an early riser!
wash them with your clothes a few times to soften them
nice project
I am still 18 but with 52 years of experience !
Free snd they do the job. Throw in the fact they weigh next to nothing and you have a great piece of gear you should be proud to say you made. Thanks for sharing. Now all I need is some tyvek.
LOL...I currently have a tyvek Grizzbeak trial pattern on my tarp in the basement...maybe I should just apply tie outs and be done with it (instead of the intended Sil).
Nice work.
Wow...never thought I'd get so many compliments! Thanks gang!
I'm definitley leaving the branding/ logos on the outside...it gives 'em character.
Now I just have to think of some more "hillbilly" projects. Tyvek, ripstop, and down slippers with CCF soles perhaps? Maybe a Tyvek UQP, gaiters? The stuff is light breathable and water resistant.
I've been tossing around ideas for a down hammock pillow with an integrated hood. Basically, it's just a hood with a pillow sewn onto the back, or at the very least, velcro attachment.
Aw, who am I kidding...how about a duct tape hammock...sticky side down. Then you can just stick a poncho liner directly to the bottom.
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I think Tyvek gets a raw deal. Great thinking out of the box. A tarp is a home and Tyvek is a house wrap. Great job...
So tonight, I whipped up some snakeskins for the tarp. They fit perfectly with the doors still attached.
Now I just have to decide how to attach the doors to the tarp at the ridgeline and the corners. Right now, I'm using the mini S-biners from one of those nite-ize key rack things, and they seem to work pretty well. I want to make it easily detachible for summer use.
I am also throwing a permanent marker in my kit. I will now have every hanger I meet sign their autograph on my doors...it'll be a nice little keepsake.
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Awesome job! When are you going to install the vinyl?!
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