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  1. mlsthmpsn

    Season - 2020

    We're heading back into the places we talked about in 2018, with a much better idea of where to start and where to skip this time. I'll pick your brain again next time I see you.
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    DIY Freeze Dryer

    For anyone looking for pumps, you need to pull a minimum vacuum pressure of 4.58 mm Hg and get the temp below 0° C. If you can locate one, a small 1/10 to 1/4hp rotary vane compressor would pull that easily, and they are designed to run continuously as this application requires.
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    Sil Nylon/ Sil Poly tape

    I used dabs and strips of Fabri-Tac glue on silnylon for my tipi build last year (after fighting the first couple panels and having one side stretch more than the other even with a million wonder clips). The Fabri-Tac can be found at most local sewing stores (even walmart here). I would do this...
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    Introducing GearDrop from BaseMap

    I wonder how close a guy has to be to win....waiting anxiously on any announcements.
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    DIY Tipi plans...seeking feedback.

    My plan was to cut them at an angle to the length of fabric, like the image shows. Would this cause problems with the ripstop being at an angle instead of verticle?
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    DIY Tipi plans...seeking feedback.

    Could you explain this a bit more? Also, as far as cutting panels and sewing them against the grain of the ripstop, does that matter much if it's only slightly skewed (vs 1 panel being 90 against the other panel grain as a worst case) Thanks. I'm looking forward to getting this thing going!
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    What's new and what plans for 2018

    I'm getting this one finished up for Elk in Colorado in September. I have the WI Self Bow Jam next weekend...and sooner or later it'll warm up and I can get to camping and sorting out gear for Elk season, and general stump shooting and fishing.
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    DIY Tipi plans...seeking feedback.

    My plan is to just run the zipper up in place of one of the seams between panels. This way, you can use only one panel (and stake the other down) or two full panels wide. Full opening at ground level on the 8-side would be 9' 4", and full on the 10-side would be 8' 2". Never even crossed my...
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    DIY Tipi plans...seeking feedback.

    Another plus for the smaller footprint is site selection, especially where I'm headed this fall.
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    DIY Tipi plans...seeking feedback.

    I'm going on a backpack hunt in SW CO this September. I'm finalizing plans for a DIY tipi in the 4- to 6-man Seek Outside range. I have two versions drawn up, one is 8-sided the other 10. I'm leaning toward the 8-sided because I can easily get the tipi, liner and stuff sacks made from 30yds...
  11. mlsthmpsn

    Anybody use an old style frame?

    Do you have any updates on this project? I just found this thread, and it is almost exactly what I am planning for this fall! My brother and I are going on our first Elk hunt in southern CO...we have regualr hiking backpacks, but needed a pack frame to help with the loads of camp and meat. I...

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