DIY Car Camping Projects

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Car camping is awesome but the cost can be prohibitive for many people. Isaac and Jameson talk about projects that they have made, are planning out, or are inspired make for their car camping rigs. Including the best fabrics, materials, and components for this genre.
Projects:

• Jameson:
  • Window covers
  • Awning
  • Door mat
  • Roof Straps
• Isaac:
  • Truck bed drawer system
  • Under-seat storage bags
  • Cast-iron griddle cover
  • Tailgate bike cover

Best Fabrics/Materials:

• Jameson:
  • Not about weight it’s about packability
    • You don’t have to go UL, but be cognizant
  • X-Pac RX Line, Silpoly, MONOLITE, 1.9 PU Ripstop
• Isaac:
  • Cordura, UVX40, CSM Poly
  • Think about the sun exposure
    • Poly fabrics will have better UV resistance

Non-fabric resources:

• Jameson:
  • Magnets
  • CAMP Carabiners, mini carabiners
  • Austere Buckles
  • Wooden dowels
• Isaac:
  • Suction cup hooks/mounts
  • Rivnuts

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