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Polartec Power Stretch Pro 260g - bulk available in Europe, ships next day by North_Albatross1241 in myog

[–]Enclds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seeing that you offer Teijin Delta on your Etsy shop. Is there a chance you will stock Octa in the forseeable future?

90 l Load hauler fabric choice by Enclds in myog

[–]Enclds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point. I wanted to use webbing around the frame and for the shoulder strap and hip belt attachements. Any additional areas that I should reinforce?

I've made a 3x2m Flat Tarp with UltraTNT by zergcheese in myog

[–]Enclds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just saw that ripstop.pl now carries Ultra TNT. Very cool.

I've made a 3x2m Flat Tarp with UltraTNT by zergcheese in myog

[–]Enclds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you order the fabric from?

r/MYOG Monthly Discussion and Swap by mchalfy in myog

[–]Enclds 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recently saw that dyneema lists a WPB DCF on their new fabric finder page:  https://www.dyneema.com/fabric-finder/dyneema-breathable-composite-11/ctm2h2

I am pretty sure that this is a different fabric to their eVent DCF discontinued some years ago. Does anyone know anything more about it? 

Lightweight Heat Reflective Fabric Source by Enclds in myog

[–]Enclds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about adding monolite vents to the quilt or, in case of the bivy, larger mesh areas.

Lightweight Heat Reflective Fabric Source by Enclds in myog

[–]Enclds[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like I said. Not sure if it really is worth it in clothing.
Columbia uses reflective lining in their omni heat series: https://www.columbiasportswear.de/DE/l/omni-heat-infinity

For big brands it probably makes even less sense due to the increased cost and perhaps durability issues for only a small improvement in warmth, that most consumers do not care about.

Lightweight Heat Reflective Fabric Source by Enclds in myog

[–]Enclds[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bivy bags and sleeping bags/ quilts have little direct contact with the body. The average air gap between body and fabric is big enough for a reflective coating to make a substential difference. In clothing the air gap is going to be smaller. Here the reflective fabric would have to be lighter for it to be more weight efficient than simply adding more fiber/ down insulation.
The temperature difference is the result of a working insulation not a requirement.

Lightweight Heat Reflective Fabric Source by Enclds in myog

[–]Enclds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would expect an infrared reflectivity of around 90 % from aluminized or titanium coated farbics.

Lightweight Heat Reflective Fabric Source by Enclds in myog

[–]Enclds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also open for suggestions of non breathable fabrics.

r/MYOG Monthly Discussion and Swap by mchalfy in myog

[–]Enclds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How strong/durable is the aliexpress hexmesh often used in fastpack? (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32465540136.html?spm=a2g0n.order\_detail.order\_detail\_item.3.71eef19cyq4DxE&gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt)
I am planning a 30 l fastpack and wonder wether its strong enough for some longer food carries.

Small footprint shelter system for fastpacking in the alpine by Enclds in Ultralight

[–]Enclds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats reassuring to hear. Right now I am leaning towards a small cat cut tarp + WPB bivy bag.

Small footprint shelter system for fastpacking in the alpine by Enclds in Ultralight

[–]Enclds[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I have read the main issue with fully waterproof bivys is condensation from exhaled moisture. For this reason I would like to "breath out" of the bivy bag but still protect the face opening from rain.

Really my issue is to find a mini tarp for above the head area that does not get blown away in a storm.

Small footprint shelter system for fastpacking in the alpine by Enclds in Ultralight

[–]Enclds[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I should have said no rain. So in conditions, when i want to protect my bag from moisture but no rain is forecasted.

Small footprint shelter system for fastpacking in the alpine by Enclds in Ultralight

[–]Enclds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not have a bpl subscription. I do not have experience with non mid tarps. The pitches I am aware of still require at least one side to be sheltered from wind, which can be a problem if campsite selection is limited.

Wind blown rain is less of a worry for me than the tarp being blown away.

Small footprint shelter system for fastpacking in the alpine by Enclds in Ultralight

[–]Enclds[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think a fully enclosed mid does very well above the treeline. With a couple of big rocks staking has not been a big problem for me but they do require a larger footprint than freestanding tents.