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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 |
a
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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royal
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dk. puple
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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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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 and
instructions for layout are given rather than a pattern.
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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 and
instructions 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.
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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.
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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.
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Mosquito Shelter with bathtub floor and
large, zippered door. Flaps at both door
and foot
stop wind and rain. Tub floor
rejects flowing groundwater.
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Excellent, adjustable ventilation; no
sidewall or end condensation, ever.
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Preset-adjustable lines, easy setup and
fast takedown.
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1-PERSON |
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2-PERSON |
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Weight (with 2 oz.
of stakes) |
1 lb.- 9 oz. |
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2 lb.- 4 oz. |
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Add for Tyvek
groundsheet. |
3 oz. |
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4 oz. |
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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" |
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39" |
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Height (foot) |
26" |
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29" |
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Useful floor area -
equivalent to conventional tent with
slanting walls |
37" x 93"
24 sq. ft. |
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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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1
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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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supplies -1 person |
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2
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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 &
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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
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navy
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dk. purple
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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.
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No-see-um Door zipped up. Silnylon Door & Foot Flaps
cover
ends fully, or partially.
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2-person Front view
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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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