Hey all - I am on to my next fabrication venture... Many of the items I would like to have for hunting are typically darn expensive. Minimal $800 for superlight tent alone (5 lbs) though I have heard from a couple they can get damaged fairly easy. I want more durable material and weight will obviously increase dramatically. Horse packing and backpacking is susceptible to a higher level of abuse when in hunting conditions. A matter of scaling weight with durability and cost.
I am looking to design a backpack-able durable wall tent. I have a great contact that will fabricate the wall tent based on specifications.
My goals are:
Durable material that can tolerate abuse.
Wind / weather tolerant and breathable.
Stove compatible.
Under 15 lbs. (goal)
Fit for 3 people. Trying for a 6' width rear (6' rear height) x 9' front width (9' front height) x 9' length (3' side walls).
Additional option addons (not part of the tent weight goal):
Adaptable for side wall vestuble for storage accessible via side wall zippered access points.
Adaptable to attach to a second of the same type tent to double capacity. Front attachment w/ rear wall as a second door to use as exit points when attached to other tent.
I have the design drafted... Now the hard part - finding the material to fit my weight goal.
I've thought of something following the "relite" material used (and patented by Montana Canvas(?) ) for the walls, front / rear w/ Sunforger 10oz marine canvas for the roof to ensure breathability.
I've tried to find that "relite" material though thus far only found it in complete tent build.
I found the sunforger material sold by the yard... fair pricing and within budget to do the whole tent... though it pushes my weight to 23lbs. I need to lose 8 lbs total. (3 lbs for zippers/toggles/other ideas and flat webbing / fold over double stitching / stove jack).
I'm going to build a titanium collapisble stove. Approx 1/3 smaller then the one I have built. Going to design it in a rectangular fashion. (goal under 5 lbs)
Budget to build the tent and stove in total - $750 (goal). I believe this is accessible based on value's discovered... though the weight is not there - yet.
Looking to find material vendors that will sell by the yard and material known to be durable and light weight.
Also any input would be great!
I plan to pack this in next season, hopefully with a back country fishing trial run prior to hunting season.
Feel free to PM me with thoughts or post here. Whatever works for you! Thanks for your input.
I am looking to design a backpack-able durable wall tent. I have a great contact that will fabricate the wall tent based on specifications.
My goals are:
Durable material that can tolerate abuse.
Wind / weather tolerant and breathable.
Stove compatible.
Under 15 lbs. (goal)
Fit for 3 people. Trying for a 6' width rear (6' rear height) x 9' front width (9' front height) x 9' length (3' side walls).
Additional option addons (not part of the tent weight goal):
Adaptable for side wall vestuble for storage accessible via side wall zippered access points.
Adaptable to attach to a second of the same type tent to double capacity. Front attachment w/ rear wall as a second door to use as exit points when attached to other tent.
I have the design drafted... Now the hard part - finding the material to fit my weight goal.
I've thought of something following the "relite" material used (and patented by Montana Canvas(?) ) for the walls, front / rear w/ Sunforger 10oz marine canvas for the roof to ensure breathability.
I've tried to find that "relite" material though thus far only found it in complete tent build.
I found the sunforger material sold by the yard... fair pricing and within budget to do the whole tent... though it pushes my weight to 23lbs. I need to lose 8 lbs total. (3 lbs for zippers/toggles/other ideas and flat webbing / fold over double stitching / stove jack).
I'm going to build a titanium collapisble stove. Approx 1/3 smaller then the one I have built. Going to design it in a rectangular fashion. (goal under 5 lbs)
Budget to build the tent and stove in total - $750 (goal). I believe this is accessible based on value's discovered... though the weight is not there - yet.
Looking to find material vendors that will sell by the yard and material known to be durable and light weight.
Also any input would be great!
I plan to pack this in next season, hopefully with a back country fishing trial run prior to hunting season.
Feel free to PM me with thoughts or post here. Whatever works for you! Thanks for your input.
