Make your Own Backcountry Tipi Shelter

[@mikegiammarise7861]

Wow you’re tent is so great

[@johnjriggsarchery2457]

My hat's off to you for being so capable. When I was a kid (says the Boomer) everyone had a sewing machine in their house. Now only the cool houses still have people that can do stuff for themselves.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thank you for the informative video. I am semi seriously looking at making my own nylon/polyester tent and am just in the research phase at this time. Very well done and informative video. Thumbs up.

[@AltitudeOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! They are very versatile!

[@uberdan08]

That's quite the project with kids around! Thanks for sharing!

[@nadakodsia2635]

Awesome, Thank you so much for sharing this amazing work... 👍

[@brianelmore2977]

Awesome job on the tent and the video!

[@AltitudeOutdoors]

Thanks Brian!

[@almamdani6564]

impressive. thank you for sharing. you are very talented!

[@justinborris4200]

This is absolutely fantastic. Excellent vid and option I never though of. You should make multiple and sell them for a simple yet profitable price

[@caidandalicia2007]

We are considering that as an option

[@buckholt7207]

Wow! Best DIY tipi I have seen and I'm stunned. Man that is impressive and state of the art. The weight is incredibly light. I would be very interested in hearing how it worked in the field, maybe more info on the entire tipi production, etc. You did mention the company you ordered materials from they have videos too I believe you said. Very impressed and I'd love to make one myself.

[@AltitudeOutdoors]

Buck, we'll have to do a follow up video. Thanks for watching!

[@caidandalicia2007]

Thanks! I’ll post a second vid of using it this year. I slept in it around 20 nights last year. It performed flawlessly.

[@bashfulbrother]

Great job. Love the way you were able to keep the weight reasonable.

[@marykenny3641]

Well done! Great job

[@noconspiracytheoriesplease.745]

Thank you for investing the time to share your plans, materials, etc. How has this tents performed in the field? Everything holding together? Would you change anything if you could? Are you happy with the stove jack?

[@AltitudeOutdoors]

Hey Cory, sorry for the slow response - it's been awesome. Pretty happy with every piece of it so far.

[@ireland66613]

One more question what is the exact measurement of the triangle thank you much appreciated.

[@richardgreer459]

What were the dimensions of your triangles? Base width and height?

[@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors]

Very nicely done on this build my friend. I love it. Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a blessed and happy new year. Looking forward to seeing more from your channel so we subbed you as well. Thanks again. Dale

[@AltitudeOutdoors]

Thank you! We'll be pushing out some new content soon!

[@roseg.15]

I make my own tarp tents and your definitely going to want to use a polyester thread because it will last longer and it’s stronger. Your going to want to use a continuous filament thread or thread with a Tex of 40. Cotton thread breaks easily after being exposed to the elements and it’s overall not very durable. I do recommend a smaller sized needle 60 or 70 for just sewing the silnylon part and the bigger sized needle for reinforcement parts. Ripstop by the roll has much better prices from any place online, that’s with shipping included.

[@AltitudeOutdoors]

Thanks for the info! We're learning as we go!

[@whereisthemessiah]

What about taping?

[@robny6269]

Wow that came out great I need to do this nice work

[@AltitudeOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ryanbalazs]

If only I could sew... or my wife😂 Incredible job man!! I’d build want to build a bit smaller one and with dyneema.

[@mtnton1]

Man, that is one awesome DIY. I’ve been looking into doing this build myself. Dynema sounds like a great material to make one out of. Maybe a bit expensive... Is that why you didn’t use Dynema? Is yours Ripstop Silnylon? Which string did you like most, polyester or nylon?I hope you all post more videos on this topic. Great job. Thanks 👍

[@AltitudeOutdoors]

Dynema is a great material, but like you said -- expensive. Thanks for watching!

[@tracyjamestavares3255]

Good job . Nice to have sewing machine . The tuff part is finding none flammable stuff . I took spray adhesive and glued a Mylar blanket on the inside . We get a nice rock lined fire pit going 1st an set up right around it . Much luck to U an tribe

[@jadeoasis]

hi, you made a pretty damn good teepee! would you like to share some update in 2019 about pros and cons , and show it with your titanium stove in action? thanks !

[@AltitudeOutdoors]

We'll have to make something this year!

[@jadeoasis]

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[@jadeoasis]

could you please confirm info about the material used for your teepee, mentioned in the video please? is it Cordura 30d 1.3 oz silnylon fabric ? i coudn´t find any info what kifaru teepees are made from. any idea? thanks!

[@BrosephRussell]

That is bad ass great job on it

[@Borealwalkabouts]

Great video man

[@MRTIMMYC100]

Awesome build! I own a 4 man Kifaru tepee that I've had for over 10 years and I've always wanted to build my own off of the design. Is this what your ultimate design was based off of?

[@BoltonMaverickoutdoors]

Looks good

[@Wildboy1812]

Great vid, thanks!

[@StacyDeVries]

Where did you post the shopping list and plans?

[@caidandalicia2007]

At the end of the video as well as about a min in on the paper

[@torowy]

how many people do you think you can sleep in there, with your gear?

[@AltitudeOutdoors]

4 guys and gear without the stove, probably 3 with gear and the stove.

[@caidandalicia2007]

I had 4 with gear, no stove. Plenty of room

[@bakerdoo]

This is a great video. Thanks so much for making. It seems like you'd be able to fit like 8 people? (No stove) isn't the base 20ft wide? I'm trying to decide on dimensions to make one, so I'd appreciate your feedback. Thanks!!

[@bakerdoo]

How wide is the base? I'm calculating 20 ft?

[@AltitudeOutdoors]

It’s about 13.5 feet across

[@bwillan]

Good job on making the DIY Tipi. When it was all said and done, did you find that you actually saved any money making your tipi tent vs just buying one from one of the many vendors that sell silnylon tipis?

[@AltitudeOutdoors]

For sure it was cheaper. I guess it depends on how you value your time, but DIY projects are enjoyable and rewarding.

[@AltitudeOutdoors]

For sure it was cheaper. I guess it depends on how you value your time, but DIY projects are enjoyable and rewarding.

[@caidandalicia2007]

Yes I did, it was around 300$ all said and done. The kifaru that is a similar size is over 800$

[@anitalum3026]

Could you share the dimensions of each triangle???

[@jscarrow1080]

Where did you find the silnylon? Great job I’m going to make one!

[@vinnysdestroyer350]

Joel Scarrow i

[@caidandalicia2007]

There are plenty of places that sell seconds from manufacturers, mine was out of California

[@ericgustafson3564]

That awesome!....great job....how much do you think the raw materials cost?

[@AltitudeOutdoors]

Eric, cost for this one was around $230.

[@caidandalicia2007]

250-300

[@tslmiami6288]

Holy cow..... what a diy?! Good for you but no thanks. I’d love to know how many hours you actually put into this thing? There are some amazing ones on the market but they are expensive.

[@alexlinares5670]

Awesome make me one.....

[@ireland66613]

Awsome

[@andrewkeeton3627]

Impressive to say the least

[@AltitudeOutdoors]

Thanks Andrew! It's an awesome tent!