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											| ULTRALIGHT TIPI TARP |  
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											 This is by far the best lightweight 
											tipi tarp design for strength,
 ease of use and reliability
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													nixtipitarp design Features
 This 15 foot diameter round 
													tarp makes a 9 foot diameter 
													tipi with 8 stakes and a 6 
													foot hiking
 staff or tent poles.  
													The tarp without the stakes 
													and pole and made with 1.1 
													oz silnylon, weighs
 only 
													20.8 ounces.  Floor 
													area ~56 sq ft.
 Kit 
													includes all supplies and 
													the most detailed, step by step, easy to follow 
													instructions
 
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													Note:  The Quest 
													Outfitters team has made one 
													these, it is an amazing 
													design that can take both 
													wind loads and snow loads.  
													Its versatility in design 
													can be used as a tipi, a 
													tarp, an A-frame
 or a lean-to.  With the 
													easy to follow instructions 
													and everything included in 
													the kit, we feel just
 about anyone could make this 
													project and you will be glad 
													you did.
 
 
 Suggested fabrics:  
													1.1 oz Silnylon, coated 2.2 oz 
													ripstop
 Due to 
													design size, exact 
													measurements and
 instructions for layout are 
													given rather than a pattern.
 
 
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															Denotes kit will 
															come with gray 
															fabric for the top 
															cap all others will 
															have a matching cap 
															fabric
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															| navy 
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															| royal sl heavier
 ~1.6 oz sq yd
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															Denotes kit will 
															come with gray 
															fabric for the top 
															cap all others will 
															have a matching cap 
															fabric   |  
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															#9148 | 
															
															
															Kit w/ sil nylon 
															fabric (2nds),  
															and instructions | $87.50 |  |  
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															KITS INCLUDE ALL OF 
															THE SUPPLIES NEEDED 
															TO COMPLETE THE TIPI 
															(IE:  FABRIC (SILNYLON), 
															THREAD, GROSGRAIN, & 
															CORDAGE, does not 
															include the pole or 
															stakes), 
 
 2NDS ON SILNYLON:  We 
															sell a hundred yards 
															of 2nds to every
															1 yard of 1sts.   
															Every now and then 
															it may be slightly 
															dirty or there may 
															be a mark in the 
															fabric or there 
															may be an extra 
															amount of silicone 
															in the form of a 
															narrow, whitish 
															streak.  In 
															other words there 
															may be minor 
															cosmetic 
															imperfections but we 
															won't sell any 
															silnylon that we 
															feel is structurally compromised 
															unless you know 
															about it ahead of 
															time
 
 click here for 
															yardages & supplies
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				| QUEST OUTFITTERS catenary 
						TARP |  
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						 | Features 30 denier 
						silnylon 2 person tarp design weighs only 12.65 oz. 
						Front and rear are tapered to minimize
 weight but still 
						provide an overhang area. Custom catenary cut along the 
						ridgeline makes the tarp
 pitch taunt. Five reinforced 
						tie outs per side for the most flexible set up options. Grommeted front
 and rear webbing for tieouts at each 
						peak are different colors to make set up easier. Tarp 
						can be
 set up with optional lightweight aircraft 
						aluminum tent poles or with hiking sticks. Tent hooks 
						along
 ridgeline offer a place to hang a clothesline or 
						light. Stuff sack instructions provided.
							Ridgeline length 117" and 101" along bottom edge
							Front 43" High
 110" Width (55" ea. side)
							Rear 35" High
 86" Width (43" ea. side)
							Overhang 10 1/2" at Front, 7 1/2" at Rear
							Width when staked out = Front 79", Rear = 66"
							Weight (w/o stakes, stuff sack or seam sealer) = 
							12.65 oz. (360 grams)
 Weight stuff sack = .35 oz. (10 grams)
 Suggested fabrics:  
						Silnylon, Cuben. coated 1.9 or 2.2 oz ripstop (fabric must be 
						56" wide)
 
 Depending on fabric selection 
						the completed project weights approximately 12.65 oz. 
						(using
 Silnylon fabric)
 
						Due to 
						each designs size, exact measurements andinstructions for layout are given rather than a pattern.
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															| navy 
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 ~1.6 oz sq yd
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								#9120 | 
								
								How-to & layout instr. -2 person | $3.95 |  |  
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								#9121 | 
								
								Kit w/ sil nylon fabric (2nds),  and 
								instructions- 2 person | $71.99 |  |  
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								#9122 | 
								
								Kit w/ sil nylon fabric (2nds) and w/o 
								instructions - 2 person | $67.95 |  |  
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								KITS INCLUDE ALL OF THE SUPPLIES 
								NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE TARP (IE:  FABRIC 
								(SILNYLON), THREAD, GROSGRAIN, CORD,   
								EVERYTHING LISTED IN THE SUPPLY LIST EXCEPT THE 
								OPTIONAL ITEMS.  ITEM# 9121 & 9123 INCLUDES 
								PATTERN AND INSTRUCTIONS). 
            					
								
								
 2NDS ON SILNYLON:  We 
															sell a hundred yards 
															of 2nds to every
															1 yard of 1sts.   
															Every now and then 
															it may be slightly 
															dirty or there may 
															be a mark in the 
															fabric or there 
															may be an extra 
															amount of silicone 
															in the form of a 
															narrow, whitish 
															streak.  In 
															other words there 
															may be minor 
															cosmetic 
															imperfections but we 
															won't sell any 
															silnylon that we 
															feel is structurally compromised 
															unless you know 
															about it ahead of 
															time
 
 click here for yardages and supplies
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								BIVY SACK |  
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				| This ultra-lightweight system helps to eliminate 
						heat loss and keeps your sleeping bag insulation dry 
						adding extra warmth and comfort during cold or damp 
						nights. It also protects your bag from the elements and 
						exterior wear and tear providing you many extra years of 
						use from your bag. Two bivy sack designs to choose from. 
						[View 2 using
 a waterproof breathable top and coated 
						taffeta tub including noseeum, thread, hook & loop, 
						zippers & pattern costs approx. $59 to make].
 
						
						Design #1: Basic design that minimizes 
						weight and assembly time. Hook and loop closure and 
						rainflaps along the top of the hood opening keeps the 
						elements out. Simply pulling back the hood accesses 
						optional built-in no-see-um netting.
 
						
						Design #2: 
						Uniquely designed hood has 2 reversible pull zippers 
						along each side so the hood can be pulled back when it 
						is not needed. Rainflaps and hook and loop hood closure 
						keeps the elements out. Simply pulling back the hood 
						accesses optional built-in no-see-um netting
 
						
						Suggested fabrics:  
						Top and Hood- waterproof/breathable (Stormshield, 
						Gore-Tex,  Weathertek). Bottom Tub- lightweight, 
						waterproof (coated taffeta, ripstop, oxford). Nettting- 
						No-see-um
 
 Depending on fabric selection 
						the completed project weights approximately 16 oz.
 Approximate finished size is 88" long x 33" (at 
						head) x 19" (at foot).
 
 
						Due to 
						each designs size, exact measurements andinstructions for layout are given rather than a pattern.
 
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				| BILGY 
						TARP TENT |  
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									Roomy, sturdy, and totally protective against bugs and 
									blowing rain.
 
									   | Tarp Shelter has a large silnylon Tarp 
									attached to a no-see-um Shelter with 
									silnylon bathtub floor and end flaps to completely cover and protect both ends of the 
				Shelter from wind and rain. The
 no-see-um door and the silnylon 
									door flap can be rolled up and secured 
									(velcroed) to the floor. One or
 both sides 
									can be lowered to the ground to shed wind. 
									Inside pocket, clothesline & light hanger.
 
										
										
										Large Tarp with sit-up height, and 
										awning for cooking and wet gear storage. 
										One-piece design keeps Shelter dry 
										during setup and takedown in the rain.
										
										Mosquito Shelter with bathtub floor and 
										large, zippered door. Flaps at both door 
										and foot stop wind and rain. Tub floor 
										rejects flowing groundwater.
										
										Excellent, adjustable ventilation; no 
										sidewall or end condensation, ever.
										
										Preset-adjustable lines, easy setup and 
										fast takedown.  
										
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											1-PERSON |  | 
											
											2-PERSON |  
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											Weight (with 2 oz. 
											of stakes) | 
											1 lb.- 9 oz. |  | 
											2 lb.- 4 oz. |  
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											Add for Tyvek 
											groundsheet. | 
											3 oz. |  | 
											4 oz. |  
											| Use hiking poles for 
											front & back poles, or 2 sticks 5 
											ft. and 2 ft. long. 
											Optional aluminum 
											tent poles, construction described, 
											are 4 oz. for the 1 person and 6 oz 
											for the 2 person. |  
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											Height (door) | 
											36" |  | 
											39" |  
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											Height (foot) | 
											26" |  | 
											29" |  
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											Useful floor area - 
											equivalent to conventional tent with 
											slanting walls | 
											37" x 93" 
											
											24 sq. ft. |  | 
											59" x 92" 
											
											38 sq. ft. |  
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											Tarp Coverage | 69" Front/43" rear x  121"  ridgeline
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											108" Front/72" 
											rear
											x  121"  ridgeline
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											| Make-It-Yourself Plans 
									
									
										
										
										Simple, rectangular layout of all 
										large parts. Patterns for other parts. 
										
										
										
										Needs only home sewing machine, using 
										step by step procedures.  
										New improved instructions makes 
										construction easier for those with less 
										sewing experience.
										
										
										Tough construction – pulls bartacked; 
										seams topstitched. No roof or floor 
										seams. |  |  
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												PERSON |  |  |  |  
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												#9130 | 
												
												1 person Pattern/Instr. | $9.50 |  |  
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												#9131 | 
												
												Kit w/ sil nylon fabric (2nds) 
												pattern and instructions-1 man | $119.99 |  |  
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												#9132 | 
												
												Kit w/ sil nylon fabric (2nds) 
												and w/o pattern and instr.-1 man | $112.49 |  |  
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												| click here for yardages & 
												supplies -1 person |  
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												PERSON |  |  |  |  
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												#9133 | 
												
												2 person Pattern/Instr. | $6.50 |  |  
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												#9134 | 
												
												Kit w/ sil nylon fabric (2nds) 
												pattern and instr.-2 man | $139.70 |  |  
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												#9135 | 
												
												Kit w/ sil nylon fabric (2nds) 
												and w/o pattern and instr.-2 man | $135.20 |  |  
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												| click here for yardages & 
												supplies -2 person |  |  
					| KITS INCLUDE ALL OF THE SUPPLIES 
												NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE BILGY 
												(IE:  FABRIC (SILNYLON) 
												THREAD, GROSGRAIN, CORD, HOOK & 
												LOOP AND FASTENERS- EVERYTHING LISTED IN THE SUPPLY LIST EXCEPT 
												THE OPTIONAL ITEMS.  ITEM# 
												8306, 8308, 9131, 9134, 9136,  
												9138 INCLUDES PATTERN AND 
												INSTRUCTIONS).
 
												
												Note: KIT INCLUDES BLACK 
												NO-SEE-UM MESH UNLESS REQUESTED 
												OTHERWISE
 2NDS ON SILNYLON:  We 
															sell a hundred yards 
															of 2nds to every
															1 yard of 1sts.   
															Every now and then 
															it may be slightly 
															dirty or there may 
															be a mark in the 
															fabric or there 
															may be an extra 
															amount of silicone 
															in the form of a 
															narrow, whitish 
															streak.  In 
															other words there 
															may be minor 
															cosmetic 
															imperfections but we 
															won't sell any 
															silnylon that we 
															feel is structurally compromised 
															unless you know 
															about it ahead of 
															time
 
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															| COLORS OF 1.1 OZ. RIPSTOP 
															
															TO SELECT:
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							Bilgy Tarp Shelter   
						
						
						 
						
						Side View at normal height.  
						(NOTE: In the new design there is only one side pull out on each side, not two as the picture 
						shows)
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						Lifters raise Roof sides if 
						desired.  
						
						(NOTE: In the new design there is only one side pull out on each side, not two as the picture 
						shows)
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						Set down - only for very 
						high winds.    | 
						 
						
						No-see-um Door zipped up. Silnylon Door & Foot Flaps 
						cover ends fully, or partially.
 
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						 2-person  Front view   | 
						 1-person  Front view   |  |  |  
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								KARO STEP QUILT |  
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				| Made by 
				our customer Nick. 
 Ripstop nylon and goose down made for each other.  A Karo 
				Step quilt is a perfect design for a quality made down 
				comforter.  Easy enough to make following the simple 
				instructions at the link below.  
				
								 The reward is worth 
				the effort.
 
				Click here to see
				
				more pictures
				
 Project uses
				1.1 oz 
				uncoated nylon ripstop and
				
				Down insulation
 
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