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Offline Jonathan_S

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Tipi Build
« on: March 15, 2016, 11:17:31 AM »
Here is something I have been working on for little while. It is completed now and I can't wait to give it a run.

It is a 4 man tipi. Room for 2 and gear and a stove with tons of extra leg room and walking space. Total weight is 6 lbs 10 ounces. It is 9' 6" high and about 11' wide at any given point. I have had it up during 40+ mph winds and heavy rain with no issues or leaking.

It is too big for solo trips but perfect for when I am with anyone else. I am far from an expert but for questions on materials etc. please feel free to ask.

Jon
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Re: Tipi Build
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2016, 11:40:07 AM »
That's pretty cool.  Congrats on the fine job.

I have been thinking about a Kifaru or building my own.  I'd like to get my boys out in the wetter seasons, but I would definitely want something to be able to dry them out and warm them up.

Materials?

Sources?

Costs?

Did you sew it yourself? What kind of machine was necessary?

Seam seal? 

What kind/size of stove are you planning on using?

Tests, yet?
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Re: Tipi Build
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2016, 12:57:27 PM »
Quote from: Fl0und3rz on March 15, 2016, 11:40:07 AM
That's pretty cool.  Congrats on the fine job.

I have been thinking about a Kifaru or building my own.  I'd like to get my boys out in the wetter seasons, but I would definitely want something to be able to dry them out and warm them up.

Materials?

Sources?

Costs?

Did you sew it yourself? What kind of machine was necessary?

Seam seal? 

What kind/size of stove are you planning on using?

Tests, yet?

Thanks man, material is silnylon. 1.5 oz variety. The top cone is Cordura. I sewed it myself using 100% polyester thread. Machine is just a regular machine... Sorry I know almost nothing about sewing machines. Total cost for material was about $70 for silnylon, $45 for the center pole, $40 for the stove jack from TiGoat, $15 for thread $12 for zipper, $5 for nylon webbing and maybe $5 for the brass grommets.

Stove wil be a TiGoat cylinder stove.

Tests only in the winds at home and a few rain storms. Sean sealed using Sil Net from Gear Aid. The material is waterproof already so only seams required it. The zipper is water repellant.

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Re: Tipi Build
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2016, 12:59:41 PM »
Nice work like I said before..  Will be awesome in the cold with the stove!!
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Re: Tipi Build
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2016, 01:01:24 PM »
Sounds like you put a thought into it.  Did you make a pattern or download one?
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Re: Tipi Build
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2016, 01:25:30 PM »
Quote from: Fl0und3rz on March 15, 2016, 01:01:24 PM
Sounds like you put a thought into it.  Did you make a pattern or download one?

Just designed it somewhat on paper and started going crazy with scissors. I cut 11' sections of 60" wide fabric. Then made a triangle that was 60" wide on one end and tapered to a point at the far center. The two remaining pieces could be sewed into a triangle of the same size. Eight of those completed the pattern.
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Re: Tipi Build
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2016, 05:12:04 PM »
Good job.. I have seen a lot of homemade tents.. I have wanted to undertake  the task but just know I will screw it up. Never sewn anything.
Nice looking tent
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Re: Tipi Build
« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2016, 07:40:09 PM »
That is some epic housewife sewing skills!
Good work!

Seriously tho that is a sweet project!
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Re: Tipi Build
« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2016, 08:40:42 PM »
Good job. Great price.  Soon you will have a few orders, then a garage business, then a website, then you'll sell your cottage industry, retire, and hunt year-round!
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Re: Tipi Build
« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2016, 08:48:15 PM »
That is sweet dude, super lite weight as well, I would be packing that tent everywhere, like others have said, it wont he long and people are gonna ask you to build them one.. cool idea and awesome tent..
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Re: Tipi Build
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2016, 08:56:40 PM »
Quote from: jackmaster on March 17, 2016, 08:48:15 PM
That is sweet dude, super lite weight as well, I would be packing that tent everywhere, like others have said, it wont he long and people are gonna ask you to build them one.. cool idea and awesome tent..

I cannot wait to build another one either for myself or somebody else. I already know that I can build one much lighter and more efficient.

Thanks for the positive comments everyone.

And yes I am quite the housewife
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Re: Tipi Build
« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2016, 09:12:50 PM »
I sure wish I would have paid more attention in Home Ec..lol

Seriously though nice job!  :tup:
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Re: Tipi Build
« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2016, 09:27:18 PM »
How many yards of fabric did you end up using? And where did you source it?

Been wanting to tackle this exact thing for a while now!
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Re: Tipi Build
« Reply #13 on: March 17, 2016, 09:34:40 PM »
Like I said before, you totally stole the Suzy Homemaker of the year award from Jared!  Unless he kills it on those quilts he's making.  Then and only then can he earn it back!  We still need to talk about your next project 8)
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Re: Tipi Build
« Reply #14 on: March 17, 2016, 11:11:10 PM »
Also, how big of an area did you have for layout and stitching?
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