Making of Homemade DCF Tent - Part 1 Decision and Design Process

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3 жыл бұрын

This video explains why I need a new rent, what I want in a tent, what is available to buy and how I came up with my design.
The next video will cover the construction of the tent.

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@RickoH_NZ 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job. So stoked you’ve posted this. Aroha!

@RestlessKiwiHiker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard

@sarahdunstan2061 3 жыл бұрын

You are a remarkable engineer! Your process is meticulous and interesting to follow. Can’t wait to see the result!

@RestlessKiwiHiker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sarah. It was a fun process to go through.

@waguar 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Been looking into making my own tent and not many people show the process of creating the design, just the build and finished results. I won’t be able to use anyone else’s design since I am much taller than most people and everyone has different requirements, but I will be able to use your explanations and ideas to make a tent that fits me and my requirements. Thank you!

@RestlessKiwiHiker 3 жыл бұрын

I am glad it is helpful. Best part of making your own is custom size. I imagine this is more important to a tall person like you than a shortie like me.

@karlkackkopf5677 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty good job. If you would be a company, i would invest. Very structured and professional.

@richardross7219 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you again. I've got to learn to sew this year because I need to reupholster some tractor seats. Good Luck, Rick

@RestlessKiwiHiker 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick. Have fun learning. It is not as hard as you think but seats sound difficult with the curves.

@richardross7219 3 жыл бұрын

@@RestlessKiwiHiker Fortunately, I have a lot of experience with sheet metal layout and welding. I figure there is enough similarities that I can do the layout. Learning to control the sewing machine will be the big task. BTW, like you, I have always believed in doing it myself to get it done right. I even built our house. Good Luck, Rick

@charlienancy9768 3 жыл бұрын

Kiwi, you really should be a designer in the US. We could all use your expertise!

@RestlessKiwiHiker 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha. Not too appealingly living in the US at the moment. NZ is too good to leave.

@charlienancy9768 3 жыл бұрын

Restless Kiwi, hum....let’s see...covid, politics, wildfires. Yep, guess it may be a tad hard to be here right now.

@RestlessKiwiHiker 3 жыл бұрын

At least the murder Hornets calmed down.

@ranias7064 3 жыл бұрын

So happy to see you're back Homemade! Thank you for taking the time to share your tent design. You've inspired me to try making one too!

@RestlessKiwiHiker 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Rania. I encourage you to go for it with making your own tent. It is neat using it in the mountains knowing you made it yourself

@richiehelms 2 жыл бұрын

Bonfus makes good DCF tents

@susanolson3611 3 жыл бұрын

Living up to your trail name! Nice to see you again. 🙂

@markcummings6856 3 жыл бұрын

Great detail. Thanks for sharing.

@RestlessKiwiHiker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark. Hopefully it helps someone else to have the confidence to try themselves.

@Kobe29261 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic walk-through! I'm going to copy your tent since I absolutely love the features! Planning on putting it together during the Christmas break! Thanks for your generosity!

@RestlessKiwiHiker 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the build.

@tearoha.hohaia 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! That is crazy impressive.

@RestlessKiwiHiker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Surprisingly it is not as hard as you think and I used a budget home sewing machine.

@memathews 3 жыл бұрын

Nice project development from design through prototyping. My wife creates couture wedding gowns and it's a very similar process. Having a tent you designed and built will be very satisfying when out on the trail.

@RestlessKiwiHiker 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I imagine the design process is similar, though a lot better precision and quality required by your wife than my amateur effort. It is satisfying using something I made

@wendy8739 3 жыл бұрын

So interesting. Thanks for sharing. Hope you are well.

@RestlessKiwiHiker 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Wendy. I am looking forward to spending more time in the tent as I resume my North Island Ranges Thru Hike tomorrow.

@rosscollins2910 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see your well. Great design, well thought out. In the next video will you disclose cost to make?

@RestlessKiwiHiker 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I have costed the materials list so you can see what each component costs

@Sleepfastsounds 3 ай бұрын

Hi...I love your idea of making your own ..could I ask what poles were used for the free standing version..as I don't fancy paying 149 for poles ..or would you recommend

@RestlessKiwiHiker 3 ай бұрын

I can't remember the name of the place, I think maybe questoutfitters, but I found a place where you can get pole segments and components and make your own for much cheaper than buying ready made.

@Sleepfastsounds 3 ай бұрын

Aww thankyou very much for kindly replying to Me and thankyou I will do... the only thing missing you've made so far is a lightweight sleeping..if you ever make one please upload video...if you do ....but thankyou very much from rainy Manchester 👍

@RestlessKiwiHiker 3 ай бұрын

I am using my new sleeping bag currently on my Korea Thru Hike.419g for theoretical-12°C. The coldest night on trail was 3°C and I was comfortable. I will do a video on this at some stage. I also made a new tent I am also using which is great. Once again I will do a video on it.

@Sleepfastsounds 3 ай бұрын

Aww brilliant please 🙏 do that ...an you have a new subscriber 🎉 south Korea wow!! 👌 I will watch a couple later on tonight also to see tent an sleeping bag...thanks again ...Happy hiking 👍

@paulcritchley464 3 жыл бұрын

If dyneema is 15 times stronger than steel how is this worked out? Is it in tension, compression weight to ratio Just trying to understand Thank you

@RestlessKiwiHiker 3 жыл бұрын

It is breaking strength when comparing same weight of the steel and dyneema

@paulcritchley464 3 жыл бұрын

@@RestlessKiwiHiker So that is miss leading. I couldn’t knock a nail in with it if it is the same shape as a hammer or it would be useless as a nail So only under tension it is stronger Cheers

@RestlessKiwiHiker 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is tensile strength. I understand your comment about the Hammer but as it is in relation to a tent then the tensile strength is the relevant and logical measure and therefore fully appropriate.