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    I made an underquilt following the KAQ directions...

    I made an underquilt following the KAQ directions and had the neat sheet on the bottom as a wind break/splash guard and some cheap ripstop from WalMart. Also used some cheap polyester WalMart...
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    I downloaded some topo maps (free from USGS...

    I downloaded some topo maps (free from USGS possibly? I forgot where) for my Garmin GPS and printed them off. Works like a charm.

    USGS Store They are down at the bottom of the page under Map...
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    When you roll it up use your side tie-outs to...

    When you roll it up use your side tie-outs to help keep everything in place and help save you from having to wrestle with it constantly.
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    I took a small sample with me to my local...

    I took a small sample with me to my local outfitters where they had some dry sacks made out of sil and they were practically identical in texture, feel, sound, etc. so I guess that's what I'm...
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    Sounds like a pretty good gear test... :unsure:

    Sounds like a pretty good gear test... :unsure:
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    I've been trolling the fabric department every...

    I've been trolling the fabric department every visit I make and happened to find some that fit the bill so I bought them out. Unfortunately it was nowhere near wide enough for a tarp (except for my...
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    I guess "rubbery" was a bad explanation. It is...

    I guess "rubbery" was a bad explanation. It is extremely slick and I think I'll pass on walking across it :)
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    When I was pooling the water up I was holding it...

    When I was pooling the water up I was holding it with my hand and putting some pressure on it and that's when it began to seep through but I just tried it again and let it sit without any pressure...
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    Characteristics of silnylon?

    I happened to find some silnylon (I believe that's what it is) from my local Wal-Mart not that long ago and just started making some stuff sacks. It's definitely rubbery and sheds water like a champ...
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    I was about to post the same question earlier...

    I was about to post the same question earlier today but had to leave the house real fast and never got around to it. I was reading an earlier thread discussing the cuts growing and going deeper. If I...
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