DIY Pyramid Tent

[andrewbish]

For those into all things MYOG, I have finally completed my blog post on the making of a pyramid tent (it was also in another thread discussing various MYOG projects).

The blog post is here.

Andrew

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[Maelgwn]

Wow, it looks great.

Mine is progressing very slowly. Red and 6 sided but probably a similar size to yours in the end.

Neat way of doing the zip, I had forgotten about that ...

[andrewbish]

6-sided, eh? I look forward to seeing it.

[taswegian]

Andrew thats very impressive.
There sure is a satisfaction from using something you make yourself. Well done.

Marking farbric: My wife uses a green Artline 220 Superfine pen. Its water soluble and she makes quilts from cotton so not sure how it would work on your material.
Don't use their pens that say 'permament' - 250 Artline.

Obviously try before you plunge into the final product.
She uses Sharpies but they are permement as you know.

One way to make a catenary is with a length of say 12-20mm± diameter plastic pipe slotted at each end then make a bow (as in bow and arrow) with venetian blind cord tied off to create the right sag. Assumes a symetrical curve.

[Moondog55]

Is a catenary cut actually better tho, I know it helps to eliminate sag along the seam and a tight pitch, but if you use a straight seam will you not get more internal room when you use the side pull-outs??

[andrewbish]

Thanks, Taswegian. I will try out the water-soluble pen on a piece of scrap silnylon .

Good idea for making a cat curve!

Cheers
Andrew

[Nuts]

Heres a couple of ideas from the OR show. the mh hoopla design has crossed my mind before, good space with a single pole (not sure about condensation dripping from the ring though?)

[Son of a Beach]

(moved to MYOG forum)

[Maelgwn]

Heres a couple of ideas from the OR show. the mh hoopla design has crossed my mind before, good space with a single pole (not sure about condensation dripping from the ring though?)

The hoopla looks cool and good the see that the door doesn't open over half the tent, will reduce water getting it a little bit.

But, is it actually more weight efficient than just making a taller shelter?

How strong is the hoop going to be, i.e. will it hold up to strong winds?

[Nuts]

There is an interior pic on that site (i probably should have linked), Id say the hoop' is quite flexible. I'd agree, extra height would be simpler. It does as you say have a better entry. I actually started to think of a hoop' with the idea to just use one single walking pole without any joiners or anything but their design does have other merits. The dripping condensation was a thought though.

I probably should have posted them separately, just thought they were alternative ideas for others that may want to have a go at diy tipi style (no problem to move to another topic if more appropriate?)