Tipi Build

[jackmaster]

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

Great work! What would you change to make it lighter and more efficient? And you should post some pics of the inside 

I would make it a different angle so shorter center pole and shorter lengths of fabric. Then I would make my stake points out of narrow webbing instead of thick webbing and grommets. I calculate a 5.5# total with those changes

you should do a price list and a total cost with the changes your talking about and post it up, you might be surprised how many orders you get, I know I will order one when I have the extra coin, it would be nice to not always have to use my big ass walltent

[Smossy]

Someone place the first order already so we can get this man to an early retirement!
Great work J
I dont feel like doing projects as much as Id like to these days. Looks like Ill probably wind up buying a Kifaru T-P

Hey bro, I don't mean to solicit you here but a Kifaru Tipi is BIG money.  I'd be happy to put something together if you could cover materials.  It might not be a Kifaru but I can make it for a fraction of the cost.

Just seen this, Thats a hell of an offer. Thanks man.. May need to take you up on that + Compensation of course. Would help you get better and better to.

[zackmioli]

Going to have to shoot you a pm when I'm in the market for a new backcountry dwelling. It looks awesome and I'd love to support a hunt-wa member!

[jasnt]

Great job!  I need one of those! 

[Fl0und3rz]

Any chances to get out yet? Any reviews yet?

Did you go with a circular footprint like the Seek Outside or an oval like the Kifaru?

[BigTines]

How much would u charge to make me one??

[coop2424]

I believe the Jon is out using one right now and has spotty cell service but will respond when he is back I am sure...  Might be even testing how bear proof these are..  :-)

[jasnt]

Love my tee-pee thanks again Jon

[Jonathan_S]

Sup dudes. Jasnt has this tipi now. I used it a few nights in the early season and was totally sold on the tipi style. However that one was a bit too large for my solo outings.

Silnylon does stretch a bit when wet but can be readjusted in a few seconds. For those who hate stretch, silpoly is there too.

I added a TiGoat stove a while back and fell in love with this system.

[Jonathan_S]

Here is the new one that I built and like Coop said, they are apparently bear proof

[Fl0und3rz]

Very nice.

Lessons learned, besides size and silnylon vs. silpoly?

[Jonathan_S]

Very nice.

Lessons learned, besides size and silnylon vs. silpoly?

Yeah lesson would be, don't be afraid to make it really freakin lightweight. As long as your stake points and top cone are solid material ( in my case Cordura ) then let your premium lightweight fabrics earn their keep. This tent is under 3.5 lbs and could sleep two men and gear. Also being careful to not stretch the fabrics while sewing. Oh and these are round in shape, not oval.

[Fl0und3rz]

Thanks.  I saw online videos of people using Clear 100% Silicone caulk and odorless mineral spirits 1:1 for seam sealing (as well as for creating your own silnylon from regualr ripstop nylon), for future reference.

[luvmystang67]

What stitches did you use?  Why would you do silnylon versus silpoly?  I'm very close to selecting silpoly for my build.  What do you think would've happened if you'd used say... 6 panels instead of 8?  Would that help with weight and eliminate as much seam sealing?  Have you considered making a bathtub floor with noseeum mesh to hang on the inside?  Did you consider a vent at the peak?  How did you determine your pole diameter and who did you buy that from?

Thanks in advance...

I'm thinking of starting with a bigger one (like 6 person and stove jack) and then seeing how I can do on a small 3 man equivalent and keep weight down...

[Fl0und3rz]

I have been looking at building a 6-8 man, mostly for car and base camping.  I like the ideas of sodcloth and peak vents, but I think I will go with an open floor, and maybe some zip-in noseeum door panels.   But I won't be packing that on my back.

I'd figure for lightweight, less panels means less seams, which means less pack weight. 

Seek Outside and Kifaru sites are remarkably helpful in listing their specs and flooplans.