DIY Ultralight Tent MYOG Project

[@bearpanda3889]

An excellent design and as a former West Australian I can appreciate the strength required to stand up to the Fremantle Doctor.

[@dragonflynh1]

As a budding DIY guy I can truly appreciate all the mental and physical work that goes into a project like this... kudos.

[@jhh243]

Dude! You are awesome! Very smart design! Love that you wanted something specific, couldnt find it, so you did a ton of research and design then built it! The best part; you made it available to others; thank you brother!

[@BillDubeVariety]

Very impressive. At first you think you are watching a commercial tent being put up. WOW the amount of work and planning is awesome . Thanks.

[@johnphillips3526]

Just bought your plans! Super excited to make my own tent, and to think, it was a few years ago I didn’t even know how to thread a sewing machine! Your top quilt video was my first big project after tackling a rain skirt first. Since then, a tarp and an underquilt and many small projects. Thank you for your videos and tent plans.

[@DubberDesigns]

Thanks John! If you have any problems or questions let me know. And I'd love to see photos of your finished tent when its done!

[@ngreen66]

Just finished the last stitches. This is a very solid design and the modification to the seams was ingenious. Made installing the bug netting a breeze.

[@jjwdesign]

That's an awesome design! Very inspiring.

[@lawrencehud]

The EXACT design I was looking for/thinking of. Just the other day I was thinking of a more durable zpacks design and here it is with vast improvements. Great Job. Inspiring!

[@8Sentient8Sentinel8]

Lawrence Hudson I was thinking the same

[@bikeybikebike]

My opinion is that your MYOG videos are the best and I don't mean that like "yeah, they're good" I mean that they are the best MYOG videos currently available, so I'm very happy to see a new one. I've watched your quilt video multiple times. Maybe I'm not using the right search terms but there's very few people making videos about making their own gear. A lot of the gear plans/patterns I've found online look fairly dated. There's a channel called redoleary4 who has a few videos of making stuff sacks and hammocks, nice simple projects for beginner sewers like me. It's these kinds of videos that made me buy a sewing machine. So far I've only done simple gear projects like stuff sacks and some simple clothes for my kid but I'm hoping that I'll end up making tricky stuff like you do.

[@DubberDesigns]

Wow thanks for the kind words bud. Yeah I completely agree with what you're saying, information and plans for projects are sparse and what you do find is usually not very modern or high quality. I wish There was someone creating and selling modern outdoor gear plans.

[@1217850]

dubber well looks like you might be just the person that could be doing that

[@DubberDesigns]

The thought has crossed my mind a few times...

[@kwsailer1]

I am getting back into backpacking after a long absence. I made a lot of my gear in the past, but my needs have changed, along with the materials available. I really appreciate your projects and videos. It is clear that you have given great thought to your designs and processes. This tent is an outstanding design!

[@DubberDesigns]

Thanks mate! Glad to hear you're getting back into it

[@thefoodwarrior]

kwsailer1 would you be willing to share or sell your Pedro

[@thefoodwarrior]

Sorry about that! Would you be will to sell your pattern of your tent? Email me; [e-mail]

[@TXFoolery]

Well done... not just the tent, but the presentation of the video too. There are a great many KZbinrs that could benefit from following your example.

[@Theron622]

That is great! I love your design and how you made it all one piece. The use of shock cord for the tub tie outs to utilize the same stake as the pitched roof was genius.

[@aaronwinter447]

Extremely well done. I made a floorless version that is nearly identical otherwise. This is one of the BEST designs for a 2-person, and I would recommend your plans to anyone else interested in making a similar tent.

[@jboutdoors5181]

I actually have the Lunar Duo and while it is heavier than I'd like it's a great design and you did well to base yours on it. Really great job designing and building your tent! It looks amazing and I'm it will serve you well for years to come!

[@murrayhyslop6545]

Great looking tent. I am 174cm and in both my 2.1m long dome tents, the bottom of my sleeping bag is pretty much always wet by the morning, with most of my tramping being in Fiordland and Southern alps of NZ, I really like the length your tent has and the better materials. Cheers

[@nman2008]

What an awesome project! Much better design than any commercial tent I've seen! Thanks for sharing!

[@cubgsan]

Good day to you. I am a senior rider on HONDA from Japan. Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading. This is so nice video Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing! Full supported ! Have a nice day my friend!!

[@XoshBitt]

Really a great design and the design parameters are spot on for what I would want in a tent as well. Would love to try this myself

[@trailkrum]

No questions, only admiration -- that's it, I'm making myself a tent over Xmas!

[@davisw13]

I'm sure you've received quite a few messages along the lines of "OMG please build me one! I'll pay you anything" Seriously, you could hire a seamster and sell these products. Thank you so much for putting together these videos for the DIY community!

[@michaelfabian2401]

This video and project tent you have done and created is AWESOME man! I've been looking around for something similar in the weight dept, and not compromising with the ease of use and fabric choices and ykk zips, I'm a taller dude as well right about 6'1 and around 190lbs. I love that ya sized it with your trekking poles. That's something that has steered me away from Zpacks, 6moons and a lot of other tent makers. I want something light, but durable and waterproof, but don't also wanna have to readjust my trekking poles after hiking 15 miles and having to shorten/lengthen them to set my tent up. Really EXCELLENT tent man, Thanks for sharing it with us! Looking forward to some upcoming projects of yours =)

[@DubberDesigns]

Thanks for all the kind words dude! Sounds like you're in the exact same camp I was. Makes me wonder how many others want a tent like this? If there's a good demand one of these cottage manufactures should be paying attention!

[@michaelfabian2401]

Shit man, maybe down the road enough interest is raised and enough of us put up the money in whatever campaign.. and just maybe you could start pumping out some Killer tents! LoL

[@jonwentzell67]

that is freaking awesome man! I love it can you send me the specs so I could build one?

[@ziemekdotca]

I would totally buy a tent like this, wish there was something like this available. There are may options out there but always missing something essential. I really like the choice of tent floor fabric to avoid having to carry and setup extra ground sheet.

[@sickerOr]

This tent design is almost perfect in my opinion! What do you think about a asymmetrical roof? I think it would give you a bit more headspace where you need it. And one tip: Instead of buying expensive seam seal silicone, just dilute neutral silicone with terpentine substitute until it has a syrup like consistency and apply with a brush :)

[@alexdoerofthings]

This is a brilliant tent. I love how you have the mesh panels lean away from the floor. Brilliant. Let us know when you release the plans!

[@DubberDesigns]

Within the next few weeks, I'm hoping! subscribe to be the first to know

[@iraa9935]

@@DubberDesignssubscribed!

[@gabrielbay9739]

simplistic, but perfect. Wish companies were more like this at times

[@snackycakes27]

Its definitely hard finding info on anything other than tarps, even with the net tent. I'm glad you're selling the pattern because I'm buying it. Interestingly for a tarp set up I went with their 1.6 oz HyperD pu4000 because it was better as far as weight and waterproofing for the bucket of my net tent, and used the .67 noseeum mesh. The tarps were 1.1 oz Realtree camo and the 1.1oz silnylon. Weight can increase depending on coating and denier. This is one thing I hate about the weight listings they use in the description. So the Realtree was really 1.7 for half yard and 1.24 for the other. My total pack weight was 1.5lb and 1.3lb. I made two just in case of a rip. When I was reading about silnyon and silpoly I read many forums that had far more bad experiences with the silpoly even though it's better as far as not stretching when wet or weight. Thanks for the videos.

[@adirondaddict8480]

Major props on this! I have made a down, full length hammock underquilt, and a karo step too quilt, so I guess it’s time to download your tent plans. Looking forward to getting more info. Thanks again for what you do.

[@rasaiefar]

Oh gosh, thanks man for heads up, i will do mine soon. i was looking for something similar in market but i am not willing to pay over 100 $ for whole light weight setup. Your idea just showed me to buy inner tent and connect my tarp on top of it to weather proof it. Thanks again. Cheers

[@EricTheDane]

Ha, picture next to Lower Rae Lake; was there last week! Used my Winter 12 Membrane SilPoly tarp (.93oz /yd, 20oz overall), thinking about getting your plans to build a DCF tent. Nice work!

[@edbebop]

Phenomenal Job. Really... I am super impressed and inspired. I love the attention to detail and the genuine purpose that every single part has in your construction. Major tent companies can learn from great designers like you without a doubt keep making things please. Excellent Work.

[@Tgauchsin]

Outdoor vitals is currently looking for a full time designer. I think you should apply. Don’t know what your regular gig is but they look like a great company to work for.

[@Tgauchsin]

Sorry, only reason I know this is that it was on their podcast this past week.

[@DubberDesigns]

Thanks mate, I’ll have a sniff. I work full time as a geologist at the moment

[@cashmoney9256]

This is the best tent I've ever seen. I've been wanting this exact design. Stellar job!

[@paulhodge855]

I am hammock camper, but this projects almost makes me want to go back the ground. Excellent tent

[@GospodinJean]

Dude. the idea of using the trekking poles as a tent pole, is BRILLIANT!

[@kaylielit5791]

Most epic piece of diy gear ! Totally plan on trying it if I can get my hands on the right materials here in SA

[@GriffinTwoSix]

Great design process and planning, and I love how you tested and prototyped certain parts. Lots of encouragement for budding DIYers like myself. Cheers, Umer

[@nicksam5518]

Wow! i just left the ripstopbytheroll website, linking to your design. I was impressed by the zpax double design, but annoyed the guys i know who own this UL, all have had small tears, and had to use the warranty. So I've been mulling around maybe creating my own ...and bingo! A++ in design, and the layout of your REASONING.

[@DIY-DaddyO]

I like the single skin with netting design. Some great tips. I’m utilising a bike as the support. The material choice is very helpful.

[@carengine100]

Nice video and nice tent design! Seams like it checks all the boxes!

[@benjamincapra3107]

I hiked 800+ miles on the AT this year and I'm going to do the whole thing starting next March. I'm absolutely going to make my own version of your tent which in my opinion is the best tent I've seen. Your must haves are exactly the same as mine, although I'm just 2" taller than you. If you happen to have the schematics lying around, I'd love to get a copy from you. Thanks for the video!

[@johnphillips3526]

Very nice tent! I'm not ready to bite off a project like that yet, but I love having this video as inspiration!

[@DubberDesigns]

You never know till you try ;)

[@cadcock15]

I've been looking for a quality tent with this same design. Definitely limited in the market. Would love to see this go to a full blown product. I strongly suggest turning this into a brand.

[@MrPhins]

Please approach gear manufacturers and tell them this design and the materials address every concern UL hikers have and there would be a line to buy this. I can't justify paying $600 for a Duplex where the cuben material is not going to last a thru-hike. Just too many instances of it failing at stitch points and holes in the tent wall and mesh. Tarptent models that are good are too heavy...etc. You've ticked all the boxes and I especially love the bathtub floor choice. No groundcloth! Yippee. Well done!

[@DubberDesigns]

Plans and instructions coming soon. You can buy the materials and a sewing machine to make this tent for FAR less then $600 - and its easier than it looks ;)

[@en6ads]

Awesome build. Motivates me to try making a 4 person variant for family trips.

[@TheV1CT0RY]

You could just by adding to the width dimensions 🙂👍

[@karihemmert2437]

This tent is incredible! Im a hammock camper and i've been putting off buying a tent for ages because I cant find one that I love in terms of weight, price, simplicity, etc. I think I may consider trying to re-create something like this.

[@DubberDesigns]

Happy to help. Its easier than it looks. I'm currently making patters/plans and instructions now, to be released soon. Subscribe to be the first to know about them!

[@kevinswanson2869]

Really inspired by this video! Been planning to do some sort of tarp shelter, but I love my tents, and live in a very wet area, so a bathtub floor and netting are pretty big features for me. Been spending a lot of time on SketchUp, and my supplies from RBTR have now arrived... I'm building something very similar to this, but solo-sized - the only difference I plan on is a minor cat cut on the ridge seam - hoping that will help with improving pitch and rippling. I'm hiking the JMT in August/September, and plan to have it built and tested out well before that. Thank you for the inspiration!! You've done some fantastic stuff.

[@DubberDesigns]

Thanks man! The cat cut on the ridge line is a good idea. I'd recommend a real small one in order to reduce the amount of headroom it will eat up (or extra weight it will add if you compensate for the reduced headroom by making the tent taller). Good luck with the shelter... would be great if you found a way to share it! and enjoy the JMT.. such an amazing trail.

[@kennethjmurphy6725]

Really good work, do a video showing the process of sewing the pole reinforcement. Thanks from Indiana.

[@bluemini73]

Great job. I am considering a DIY tent and that's the same basic design I had in mind. You used a heavier floor fabric than I was planning, but still came in at 2 pounds. I might follow your lead if I get the guts to do this. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@hrmIwonder]

I agree, that's just about the perfect design. You did a fantastic job! The bright green thread on the the black makes for a nice contrast, it's a nice touch..On the head and foot tie outs, can you use a stick to lift them, making more head/foot room? Might be easier if there were two lifters like on the ray-way tarps, but probably not necessary you already have pretty good head room... damn, I gotta get myself a sewing machine now..

[@outtatrex]

Thanks for sharing, this is an amazing project, I think the end result is fantastic. Great job !!

[@lordmarshall5239]

Fantastic, yes you answered everything I need fulfilled. I’m ready to pay you to make one. Can you make any roof venting up in the trekking pole/vestibule center top area? Inner nest zipper further up a d out for a bigger inner door? Great job. Better than a lot of products out there. Light strong and easy set up. Damn good.

[@1217850]

I've been thinking of making my own tent When you get a final set of plans and a material list I would definitely buy it

[@DubberDesigns]

Any week now, stay tuned. Sorry its taken so long

[@cwoodard428]

I love this , I would love to have a complete material list and measurements of everything

[@kevinmckenna1514]

I can't really add anything new, all I can do is echo everyone else's comments. Terrific job! I want one! I've watched this video several times, hoping to catch one more idea. I really want to make this tent! You really should put a patent on it and produce it. I think you have a big market just from your fans here! I still don't see how you attached the doors to the roof, but after a few more times through and I should finally get it. Sure, I'd love to see those plans too, but wouldn't expect you to give them up! I wonder if you used the floor material in the pole-pockets, would that have brought the weight under the 32 oz mark? hmmm....maybe the next one.... Great job Man!

[@matwoolley2139]

Awesome video have watched all your myog I think I may start with a stuff sack, then have a crack at a quilt, all going well then a tent. You should make another one and do the tutorial like the quilt. You rock

[@DubberDesigns]

I've got a new original design for a 1 person tent I'd like to make soon. Kind of an improved gossamer Gear 'The One' style. Ill likely film the making of that one.

[@vincentdejong1818]

really great tutorial mate!! I've been looking to build something like this for the longest while, but i never found the right information, until this video summorized it for me. You're awesome and great job with the tent!

[@DubberDesigns]

thanks for the kind words mate

[@anthonyferreira9059]

Your designs are very good! Also the construction is made very professional, seems better than factory made

[@jeffandconnortatadventure5510]

Did exactly the same thing. Built it for my 6'3" frame. Same design except 1.1oz Silnylon. Love it.

[@tomjens2046]

can you breakdown the hours it took you to build it?

[@serpantseed08]

looks like a few of the top dog tents put together in one piece lol. good job

[@Ramo718]

You definitely have a impressive skill there I think you should continue to utilize it in tents

[@DubberDesigns]

Thanks mate. stay tuned!

[@thomassilkworth7695]

Nice, I was planning something exactly like this tent but couldn't figure out how to connect the bug netting to the wall. This will come in handy. Sewing my quilt based off your other video now!

[@DubberDesigns]

That's awesome to hear. You're the kind of guy I make them for! hope the video helped clarify how to do it, I remember how hard it was to figure out a way to construct it. Don't hesitate to ask any qustions

[@_68niou1]

This tent is amazing! Just over two pounds for a 2 person tent is insane!

[@stevehisey389]

Nice job on a great looking tent! I like the shock cord idea on the corners of the tub floor and may have to add that to mine. Keep up the good work.

[@sickerOr]

I really enjoyed all your DIY UL project show-offs! Could you maybe make a new video presenting your full collection?

[@Ethesis]

Saw a number of people asking for your plans and sketch-up. It would be neat if you added links to the description. But I really liked this.

[@Ethesis]

Would love to be able to find links to making a tent like this. I did look for it on Google, it just looks sharp.

[@Ethesis]

www.tarptent.com/tarpdesign.html#anchor492657 was the closest I could find.

[@BackcountryBanter]

This is a great design! Nice formatting on the video too.

[@OmarLemusTactic]

Congrats on your build. Please comment on the strength of the design and materials and the wind resistance of the tent.

[@DubberDesigns]

I've been pretty happy with it. If i were marketing it at REI, i reckon it would get a solid '3 season' rating. as for durability, its holding up better than any production tent I've had due to 3 things: 1) I double or triple stitched everything 2) the crazy thick floor material and 3) the high quality zippers.

[@OmarLemusTactic]

Dubber Designs thanks!

[@arturovargasc]

What a nice work, really good design!

[@tonylockhart8453]

Thanks, a diy tutorial of this type is still near impossible to find. Great job!

[@DubberDesigns]

plans and instructions coming soon

[@danh2716]

Please give us updates on the robustness of the materials as time goes by. My sewing machine arrives today, and while I don't plan to attack something like this any time soon, a DIY Z Packs type tent, with heavier/cheaper fabrics is on the list. Pretty much exactly what you have here!

[@beccawells8618]

The plans to this would be awesome. I am a single mom of three small kids and I want a tent like this to take them backpacking with. My oldest is 6 so it would have to be a two or three person tent and it needs to be light as that I will have to carry most of the weight. 👍❤

[@DubberDesigns]

Plans and patterns coming soon! sorry its taken me so long

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Simply awesome! I use the Duplex myself quit frankly from the design standpoint... I too used the Lightning 2FL and loved it but the lack of ventilation really frustrated me... too bad because it is a kick ass tent! Your next DIY project... the perfect sleeping pad and pillow! Keep up the great videos!

[@DubberDesigns]

The perfect pad: hammock. Haha. Seriously though, I actually really like my sea to summit mats when I do go to the ground. I have an insulated one and an uninsulated one. I just use a cuben fiber suffsack with a fleece liner, flipped inside out and stuffed with clothes/down jacket. Works great.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Use the same for a pillow but still... there's gotta be a better solution... picked up the feathered friends down pillow... gonna give that a try... wish I could make my pillow at home weight less... need to invent a shrinking machine!

[@arnarCJer]

Hey brilliant solution to every problem on your criteria list. Thanks for the share! Ill keep this in video in mind when I start my spring sewing.

[@wtm567]

Congratulations on what looks like a really excellent project.

[@Andrea-rb5yu]

This is amazing. I've been in the exact same spot and you've now inspired me to build. Thanks so much for the logical calculations and mats locations!

[@CaliKid87]

Great job my friend. That looks awesome. I appreciate the heavy duty stitching in the right areas and the overdone floor material. Cheers.

[@justinstarr9504]

Well done man. Came over from your post on Reddit. Excellent video!

[@annettemalaski1967]

Wonderful job. I like the colour chosen, but woodsmen might not. I am surprised you did not add gear pockets.

[@Jones12ax7]

Thank you very much for giving such a high level of details on the material used and design. I live in Brazil and hopefully can find a way to buy that stuff.

[@adambaker5854]

Well done, dubber! You've inspired me to make my own tent, when I'm done with my down quilt...thank you!

[@gregorymaloy7197]

Beautiful! Very well thought out details and materials. I love the basic Zpacks design with it's simplicity and symmetrical A-frame shape with the option of opening the tent up completely from both sides for maximum ventilation. I also prefer the 2 half moon doors, which the Six Moons Designs Haven does not have. But I would like to see it available in a less expensive build than Zpacks offers. I'm also a big fan of the Sierra Designs single wall tents because of the door/awning design. The doors can be adjusted VERY easily and instantly while still lying in my bag! This is great if you go to sleep with the doors wide open and it starts raining or gets windy or cold in the middle of the night-a quick reach up and zip zip and back to sleep. I see the ultimate design being a marriage of the Zpacks basic design with half moon Sierra Designs style doors/awnings. We all have our fantasies. Good for you - you made your fantasy reality! I'm not as ambitious as you are.

[@floridarolf759]

Proper job my guy, congrats!

[@copythatchannel]

What were the total costs? And time to make and sew? Would love to try something like this myself

[@mogamatwilliams6814]

Lotsa info Advice , and it's real , to buy is too expensive and you can never get what you want Fabric Netting Tub Cords Reinforce Pole.holders , you have it in there, amazing. Thanks .. I plan to work on my own tent .. Moh from Grassy Ppark, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa.

[@jbartnik1918]

Awesome looking tent--incredibly inspiring! I think I've found my new white whale.

[@cientifiko]

it seems well assembled

[@randyprine7759]

Great video. Very well done, informative, and a lot of detail but not a lot of unnecessary comment. Very good video footage!

[@anthonybentley6611]

Dyi? No way I could do something this amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@cortsting2914]

Wow. This is a really good tent

[@davidkuhn7003]

THANKS...I have been thinking of making my own tent and yours looks great. Wonderful thoughtful design and under two Lbs...Cool.

[@voiceOreezn]

This tent looks fantastic! You did a really nice job on it. May I make a suggestion? If you have the time and inclination, there are many people who want to make their own gear, but can't manage the details on putting it together. You might want to make an instruction kit, with follow-along videos. You could easily sell those for $20 a pop, and make youself a little extra money. Since you only need to make it once, (unlike making the actual tents) you would have no extra labor involved, once you make the first one. Just a thought....as you do nice work!

[@DubberDesigns]

Thanks. The thought has crossed my mind, and a few others have requested it. It's possible I could do something like that in the future if I sense enough interest, but for now I'm not in a position to be able to manage it and am not sure there's enough demand

[@voiceOreezn]

Well...if you are ever interested, let me know. I make websites. I could set you up for a simple ecommerce site for free.

[@ocpistol]

Going to have to make one of these for backpack hunting. Great Job!

[@dylanagli1577]

This is amazing! How is it holding up how has it held up in field would love to know!

[@dwaynesmall9446]

They just don't want everbody making there own tents then nobody would need to buy one any more they could just make them like I'm going to do from this video ,thanks man.

[@seanirving808]

Super design! I’d be tempted to make the roof asymmetrical to give more headroom at the end - thoughts? Is the total weight of ~2lb/900g including trekking poles?

[@iraa9935]

Stay motivated! Thanks for sharing- how much did it cost, total! -- when we do it, would likely add additional loops at the peaks and midway between the peaks to allow to use a ridge line option - esp in the jungles or forests in the Philippines prone to torrential rains and typhoons,

[@mooganoid]

This is genius work! A hello of a tent that I'd buy IF it were available. A 5000mm hydrostatic head would suit the UK weather but DAMN what a great (and light) design! Great work-have you considered crowd funding this?

[@muleskinner47]

Beautiful, and well demonstrated too. Nice design. Thanks.

[@fenlet6062]

This project needs a Kickstarter. I want one

[@DubberDesigns]

plans/patterns coming soon. Its easier than you think to make one ;)

[@cubul32]

Thanks dubber,as usual solid myog clips.

[@derekdugos3953]

I'm probably going to watch all your videos today