Author Topic: DIY Silnylon Tarp Shelter (Read 9696 times)

BackCountryJunki · « **on:** May 25, 2015, 02:52:46 PM »

Finished my first Silnylon project. Measures 10' wide 9' long. Uses trekking poles for support. Got it set up today. Can't wait to get it out and see how it performs!

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syoungs · « **Reply #1 on:** May 25, 2015, 03:11:58 PM »

I like it

BackCountryJunki · « **Reply #2 on:** May 25, 2015, 03:16:38 PM »

Thanks

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syoungs · « **Reply #3 on:** May 25, 2015, 04:52:31 PM »

how did you sew the long seam? seems like every time I try to sew over about 18" I get problems with it felling right, and bunching up or sliding around unless I use a TON of pins to hold it, which makes for slow going.

GBoyd · « **Reply #4 on:** May 25, 2015, 05:18:34 PM »

Yeah, give us some more information to help us put together something similar. I was just thinking this morning how much I hate hauling around my 12 pound tent on backpacking trips.

BackCountryJunki · « **Reply #5 on:** May 25, 2015, 07:55:29 PM »

I used a double sided tape, Dritz brand. It's a double sided tape that dissolves and washes away the first time it gets wet. Found it at JoAnns fabric store. Then as I sewed I kept the fabric pulled taught. The tape just barely sticks to the Silnylon, but enough to get the job done.

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BackCountryJunki · « **Reply #6 on:** May 25, 2015, 08:00:53 PM »

Shoot me any questions you might have. I watched several videos online, then made it as simple as I could. Biggest tip, lock your cats in another room. They play havoc on laid out Silnylon and templets!

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GBoyd · « **Reply #7 on:** May 25, 2015, 08:22:57 PM »

When researching this, did you come across any other plans? I was hoping to making a pyramid style tarp with a center pole, but I've searched quite a bit and can't find any plans for one.

Would you mind showing a close up of the corner?

BackCountryJunki · « **Reply #8 on:** May 26, 2015, 09:03:19 PM »

I didn't see anything on a pyramid style tarp. There was one on Rokslide of a guy that made a tepee style tent. Here's a pic of the finished corner and the tarp all bagged up.

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Shawn Ryan · « **Reply #9 on:** May 26, 2015, 09:18:01 PM »

Nice.

DIYARCHERYJUNKIE · « **Reply #10 on:** May 27, 2015, 06:25:04 AM »

Did you order the silnylon online or buy it local? I wanted to do this but more of a bivy style than a fly. I found some online just not sure where I should order it from or if I can buy local to see the size of what im buying. Nice work!

BackCountryJunki · « **Reply #11 on:** May 27, 2015, 06:59:47 AM »

I got it at Seattle fabrics. Not sure if anyone else carries it. They stock all sorts of colors and types. They also carry all the cord, thread, nylon, and D-rings. Might not mention your a hunter though. The atmosphere changed dramatically when I did😀

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h2ofowlr · « **Reply #12 on:** May 27, 2015, 07:00:43 AM »

Looks good. Only difference we would do is knock grommets into the corner versus the sewn in loops.

TheHunt · « **Reply #13 on:** May 27, 2015, 07:07:49 AM »

I like it... Might have to stop in there for a look see. What type of sewing machine do you have? Is it anything special?

BackCountryJunki · « **Reply #14 on:** May 27, 2015, 10:55:14 AM »

Not anything special. Used a singer heavy duty to sew it. Gutermann brand polyester thread. Regular machine should be able to handle it just fine. May have to slow down a bit in the corners where your going through several layers of material

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pd · « **Reply #15 on:** May 27, 2015, 11:50:55 AM »

That is a really well done tarp. It would also work well as a cover for a hammock.

Tell us about the specific material that you used. 9' x 5', in 2 pieces, right? That looks just right to me, but did the fabric store have other widths? Do you recall the brand name or materials specifications of the silnylon?

BackCountryJunki · « **Reply #16 on:** May 27, 2015, 10:28:54 PM »

Thanks! Yes it is 5' wide strips and I ended up getting 7 yards so I would have some extra for bags etc. the fabric is 1.3 oz Rip stop. I don't think the store carries any other widths.

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trophyhunt · « **Reply #17 on:** May 28, 2015, 08:21:28 AM »

How much do u have invested into that shelter? Looks nice

rosscrazyelk · « **Reply #18 on:** May 28, 2015, 12:28:12 PM »

Something I always wondered about floorless tents.
I use a klymit sleeping pad. I would be afraid of poking a hole in it. Do you carry another fabric to put on the ground? After bringing an extra tarp or something would it not be lighter to just have a tent with a floor?
Just asking.

pd · « **Reply #19 on:** May 28, 2015, 01:41:35 PM »

Ross, when alpine climbing I will use a therma rest for the insulation and sleep in a tent. But for hiking or hunting I use a roll up pad, and thus sleep on sharp sticks or rocks without problems. Perhaps this could work for you?

Fishhuntmike · « **Reply #20 on:** May 28, 2015, 02:09:30 PM »

Outstanding! Thanks for sharing the info. I love ultralight backpacking/hunting and may have to try the tarp thing sometime. Right now I still use a Tarptent and a sixmoons lunar solo. I want to start making my own stuff some time.

BackCountryJunki · « **Reply #21 on:** May 28, 2015, 02:53:19 PM »

I have $110 invested. That includes the fabric, Thread, 6 MSR mini ground hog stakes, and 25' of para cord. The sleeping pad I use isn't inflatable, so I don't worry about poking holes in it. I know some guys carry a light sheet of TYVEX to protect their pads

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