This afternoon I spent my time making a groundsheet for my Duomid. I wanted an “L” shaped one, so I had to make my own. I used some silnylon from Pennine Outdoors . I ordered 2 metres, but fortunately they sent me more like 2.5 metres. I cut it into an “L” shape. I found that dress maker’s chalk is best for marking. I used the MLD Solo Innernet as a template but made it slighter longer and slightly more than double the width. To finish the edges, I used some Mcnett Silnet sealant. I used a thin brush and painted a strip around the edge, then folded the material over to make a hem. I found it best to leave the sealant for a few minutes before folding. Running my fingers along on both sides of the fabric squeezed out any air and made sure the fix was secure. I then added some triangles for reinforcement at the corners, again using adhesive to secure them. Tomorrow I shall insert some eyelets. Unfortunately the weather forecast is for rain, so I am unlikely to be able to see whether it fits! Dimensions are 225cm by 148cm and it weighs 200gms (without eyelets).
Groundsheet and corner detail (click to enlarge)
Need to do something like this for the porch of the Akto to reduce condensation – probably out of cuben fibre I think – thanks Robin.
Quick and dirty is to get an Akto footprint and cut it in half, weighs about 125g.
as you know Robin,
I have recently gotten a Hilleberg Unna. I am currently weighing up in my mind options to use it as a fast and light tent in the summer without the inner. I might attempt to make a half sized inner of silnylon and mesh to reduce the weight.
I wonder what HH the silnylon from PO has? Any ideas? I could go to a more traditional GS material but that will add weight
I don’t know but it feels well coated. You could email them.