3/22/12

Ripstop Nylon Prototyping

My latest full-scale prototype has a few new additions including 2 doors, an elevated foot, and the ability to be pitched with two aluminum poles. So far the Ripstop has been doing a great job but I plan to do some wet weather testing this weekend about 60 miles outside of the city so I can look for failure points, design problems, and sizing adjustments.

Stay tuned for more photos of the tent in use as well as my first full-scale attempts at attaching multiple tents!

Prototype 41 person + gear
1.9 oz Polyurethane Coated Ripstop, nylon webbing, nylon thread, Seam Grip (water-proof seam-sealer)
18 oz (w/ nylon cord)