Ultra light tarps without glue or sewing... Could this be a way to recycle and lighten at the same time?
Your opinions Please....
JoComp as a concept for DIY projects
Ultra light tarps without glue or sewing... Could this be a way to recycle and lighten at the same time?
Your opinions Please....
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I wonder how many trash bags it would take to make a tarp?? Seems 4 layers would not make for a very stuffable tarp. :-)
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A roll of plastic and JoComp seams. Would this work sealing Cuben? And straps..... etc. etc
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I doubt this qualifies as ultralight...
This isn't new.. people have been making all kinds of stuff from fused plastic bags... though a tarp is an interesting thought...
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I guess that would depend on the material used for the tarp. Mine will be a lot lighter and stronger than any "Blue Tarp" out there. I think I will attempt to fuse a space blanket on the interior side for warmth.... Should be interesting.Originally Posted by JohnSawyer
I will make a video when I do it.
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You could make a tarp from grocery or produce bags too (clear!)
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Good luck and post your results!
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My biggest fear six months after a major social breakdown is we'll then have to DIY our tarps to use as trash bags.
Last edited by Roche; 02-23-2013 at 07:36.
Interesting idea... It's nothing revolutionary... I mean how do you think they make plastic things now, heat and pressure... But never thought about a residential application of it...
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A while back I fused some grocery bags together. Four layers was not as light as I expected, and was still pretty susceptable to punctures. It might work in a pinch, but I wouldn't trust it. It'd be pretty time consuming to fuse enough bags to make a tarp. The stiffness of the end product does limit the stuffability.
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