Found some $1 ripstop camo!

**catnip** · 04-12-2008, 04:49

I lucked out yesterday! Went to a Walmart that I visited last over a month ago and they had a bolt of uncoated woodland camo ripstop. 14 yards. I bought the whole thing. The ladies said it came in the day before and they knew it wouldn't last.

They also had a bolt of heavier non-ripstop woodland camo, probably 3 oz/sq.yd. (estimated), maybe taffeta, but I have enough fabric of that type so I didn't get it.

I may try making a tarp and use a dilute silicone coat or two to waterproof it. Or who knows what. Until I make the first cut, the possibilities are endless.

**Dutch** · 04-12-2008, 06:13

Good score, you can have alot of fun with 14 yards. Let us know how waterproofing it works.

**catnip** · 04-12-2008, 09:06

Thanks, Dutch! It may be a while though.

It's 66 inches wide and roughly 1.1 oz/square yard. I knew from looking that it was at least 60 inches, I'm pleased with the extra.

**rigidpsycho** · 04-12-2008, 10:25

Sounds like it would be good for a double layer hammock.

**FeO2** · 04-12-2008, 19:46

I've been to Wallmart quite a few times and have never found any rip stop nylon of any kind

I am happy for you!! Send some luck my way!!!!

**stoikurt** · 04-12-2008, 20:02

Yeah, it's been pretty scare lately. I keep looking but haven't found any in a while. I did find some real light and strong sheer mesh that I'm going to try out as netting. Good luck and don't stop looking.

**BIG-E** · 04-12-2008, 20:33

I travel all over upstate ny for my business and use wally world as my rest stop/ bathroom breaks. At this time I have on hand about 1400 yards of $1 ripstop.

I am a scoutmaster and have gotten about a 1/4 my boys into "hanging around". Next weekend I have a patrol activity where we are going to sew hammocks and tarps. I guess it's my being self employed, but I can't use someone's facilities without feeling like I need to make a purchase, albeit most times a small one. (Even from such a nice company as Wal-mart)

yis,
erin

**stoikurt** · 04-12-2008, 20:38

Wow, that's $1400 worth of ripstop. You sure are dedicated. I hope your scouts enjoy making and using their hammocks.

**catnip** · 04-13-2008, 03:38

FeO2, sending luck your way. Keep on looking!

Big-E, wow, that's really great! What a great scout leader. I'm just trying to make equipment for 2 or 3 of my kids, the ones who are young enough to not have other obligations, and that's quite a challenge. If you ever go past Tioga Downs on I-86 (aka State Route 17) between Elmira and Binghamton, I grew up about 7 miles from there. Gorgeous country!

**Dutch** · 04-13-2008, 06:23

Originally Posted by BIG-E

I travel all over upstate ny for my business and use wally world as my rest stop/ bathroom breaks. At this time I have on hand about 1400 yards of $1 ripstop.

I am a scoutmaster and have gotten about a 1/4 my boys into "hanging around". Next weekend I have a patrol activity where we are going to sew hammocks and tarps. I guess it's my being self employed, but I can't use someone's facilities without feeling like I need to make a purchase, albeit most times a small one. (Even from such a nice company as Wal-mart)

yis,
erin

So that's why none of us can find any rip stop