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. Plus its a bit less sewing and also less cordage and guy outs. However, it's 9" narrower in diameter when set up, which translates to approximately 20 sq ft of space.
Here are some pictures for what I have planned. You can see the patterns have the spaces for seam allowances included. (The black rectangle is 63" wide by 30yd long)
I'm probably going to use the RSBTR MTN XL silnylon material that is 63-64" usable width (I can measure exact because I have leftovers from a pack cover out of this material). I plan to do two zipper doors opposite each other, with bug netting. The liner will be about 2/3 the wall height (or less) to accommodate the stove jack and sufficient clearance.
Any of you experienced tipi users or diy-folks have any recommendations on one over the other? Or anything you'd change or add? I was think I could stretch out the 10-sided version a little wider for better use of the raw material, but then it gets to be a pretty flat angle for the sides.
I'd really appreciate any feedback or thoughts...just need to kick this around somewhere outside my head for a bit before I place orders.
Thanks,
MT
Here are some pictures for what I have planned. You can see the patterns have the spaces for seam allowances included. (The black rectangle is 63" wide by 30yd long)
I'm probably going to use the RSBTR MTN XL silnylon material that is 63-64" usable width (I can measure exact because I have leftovers from a pack cover out of this material). I plan to do two zipper doors opposite each other, with bug netting. The liner will be about 2/3 the wall height (or less) to accommodate the stove jack and sufficient clearance.
Any of you experienced tipi users or diy-folks have any recommendations on one over the other? Or anything you'd change or add? I was think I could stretch out the 10-sided version a little wider for better use of the raw material, but then it gets to be a pretty flat angle for the sides.
I'd really appreciate any feedback or thoughts...just need to kick this around somewhere outside my head for a bit before I place orders.
Thanks,
MT
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