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on: August 17, 2011, 04:32:23 PM
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chrisx
Location: Portland
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before you sew your own bag, you will need fabric, velcro, thread, I am attempting to start a list of supplie houses this one is a little expensive, but well supplied http://www.seattlefabrics.com/perhaps more people will pipe in with links to sail cloth distributors and such |
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Topic Name: SUPPLIES, FABRIC, THREAD, ETC
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Reply #1 on: August 17, 2011, 05:07:01 PM
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Bedrock
Location: Durango, CO
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« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2011, 05:07:01 PM » |
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Check out http://www.rockywoods.com/I use these guys now because they are fast and don't charge a handling fee like seattle fabrics. I made a quick video on making your own frame bags that covers some of the supplies if you are interested.
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Topic Name: SUPPLIES, FABRIC, THREAD, ETC
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Reply #2 on: August 17, 2011, 07:54:07 PM
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trebor
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2011, 07:54:07 PM » |
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Topic Name: SUPPLIES, FABRIC, THREAD, ETC
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Reply #3 on: August 18, 2011, 09:01:34 AM
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mgindle
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2011, 09:01:34 AM » |
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I've ordered from Quest, Rockywoods, and Outdoor Wilderness Fabrics (owf.inc) All three are good, OWF a bit more difficult to order from. I've not called Rockywoods or OWF, but the people at Quest Outfitters are really great to talk to.
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Reply #4 on: August 19, 2011, 04:54:49 AM
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mgindle
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2011, 04:54:49 AM » |
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Also check out the Rainshed http://therainshed.com/ I've not ordered from them but they seem to have a pretty extensive list of materials. |
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Topic Name: SUPPLIES, FABRIC, THREAD, ETC
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Reply #5 on: August 23, 2011, 09:39:40 AM
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Eric
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« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2011, 09:39:40 AM » |
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For DIY you can't beat OWF's prices. Seattle fabric's prices are borderline extortion.
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Topic Name: SUPPLIES, FABRIC, THREAD, ETC
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Reply #6 on: August 23, 2011, 10:46:34 AM
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Topic Name: SUPPLIES, FABRIC, THREAD, ETC
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Reply #7 on: August 23, 2011, 02:27:43 PM
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chrisx
Location: Portland
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« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2011, 02:27:43 PM » |
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For DIY you can't beat OWF's prices. Seattle fabric's prices are borderline extortion.
http://www.owfinc.com/ |
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Topic Name: SUPPLIES, FABRIC, THREAD, ETC
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Reply #8 on: September 06, 2011, 10:32:39 AM
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paulmissoula
Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia
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« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2011, 10:32:39 AM » |
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Thanks for the resources. Several great alternatives to Seattle Fabrics.
Does anyone have any suggestions for where to find those bar block spacers that Revelate uses on the handlebar harness? Or something similar?
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Reply #9 on: September 07, 2011, 12:10:47 PM
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Eric
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« Reply #9 on: September 07, 2011, 12:10:47 PM » |
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We make them in house, but you could try using cut chunks of rubber hose.
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Topic Name: SUPPLIES, FABRIC, THREAD, ETC
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Reply #10 on: September 07, 2011, 12:17:36 PM
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mgindle
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2011, 12:17:36 PM » |
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McMaster Carr has a good selection of various closed cell foam materials in all sorts of thicknesses. I'm guessing Eric does some form of die cutting for those things but for at home use, a fresh x-acto and some patience will get the job done cleanly.
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Topic Name: SUPPLIES, FABRIC, THREAD, ETC
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Reply #11 on: September 08, 2011, 09:25:09 AM
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paulmissoula
Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia
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« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2011, 09:25:09 AM » |
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Cool, thanks for the tips, guys.
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Reply #12 on: September 08, 2011, 09:03:48 PM
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jeremy11
Location: Grand Junction, CO
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« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2011, 09:03:48 PM » |
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Don't forget www.thru-hiker.com for DIY kits - apparel, insulated apparel, sleeping quilts, etc. the patterns and directions are worth it for clothing. |
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Topic Name: SUPPLIES, FABRIC, THREAD, ETC
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Reply #13 on: September 10, 2011, 03:21:48 PM
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paulmissoula
Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia
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« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2011, 03:21:48 PM » |
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Thru Hiker stuff is great. Still got some downproof nylon from them I've been meaning do something with.
Btw, Jeremy, the used seatbag you sold me earlier this summer has been great. Hoping to make my own soon.
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Reply #14 on: September 11, 2011, 07:56:28 PM
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Area45
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« Reply #14 on: September 11, 2011, 07:56:28 PM » |
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Another vote for Thru-hiker.com. I've built three of the vest kits from AYCE. I've got a jacket kit that I need to build too. Too many projects!
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Reply #15 on: September 14, 2011, 01:29:50 AM
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Adam Alphabet
Location: Vancouver, BC
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« Reply #15 on: September 14, 2011, 01:29:50 AM » |
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Does anyone have a source for 3 layer eVENT like Integral Designs uses in their bivys? I know eVENT doesn't sell material to the individual consumer. Does anyone know what the non commercial name for the material is? Thanks!
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Topic Name: SUPPLIES, FABRIC, THREAD, ETC
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Reply #16 on: September 14, 2011, 08:41:15 AM
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samh
Ultralight
Location: Bozeman, MT
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« Reply #16 on: September 14, 2011, 08:41:15 AM » |
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Addy, I don't know if he sells fabric bits but you might consider contacting Ron at Mountain Laurel Designs as he sources eVent by the roll and may consider selling a quantity to you. http://mountainlaureldesigns.com |
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Topic Name: SUPPLIES, FABRIC, THREAD, ETC
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Reply #17 on: September 15, 2011, 09:18:06 AM
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Topic Name: SUPPLIES, FABRIC, THREAD, ETC
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Reply #18 on: September 15, 2011, 09:49:30 AM
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Reply #19 on: October 17, 2011, 05:12:41 AM
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boddunn
Location: Kirby Muxloe, England
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« Reply #19 on: October 17, 2011, 05:12:41 AM » |
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It's supposed to be impossible to buy eVent by the yard, I've got some in the past but it was 2 layer and very heavy. I've seen some WPB fabric on the Extremtextil website which I have the impression they're hinting is eVent but I could be wrong, the exchange rate and shipping costs to the US would probably rule them out though
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