Camouflage gear for the kids

[Jack Bounder]

Made and fitted the hood but ended up taking it off, so the smock is finished. Here it is being modeled by Louisa Bounder.

So, one more smock and 3 tarps still to make.

 

[Jack Bounder]

So, I've now made one of the tarps. It's about 1.8m wide and 2.5m long. It's taken about a day to make.....probably more. It weighs around 900g. One hell of a lot of work. To be fair, it's actually come out alright; a bit heavy maybe. Also, I used the heavy duty PVC to strengthen the tarp / webbing attachments. I probably should have gone for the medium weight stuff as the thick PVC has made it harder to roll up. The DD Tarps are beginning to look like good value

I hope to put the tarp up over the weekend, so I'll take some photos then.

 

[Jack Bounder]

Here are the photos.

The tarp is probably a little too short for use with a hammock. I didn't consider hammocks when I planned the construction of the tarp. Still, we wouldn't be camping out overnight, so not really a problem. It's not a bad camouflage pattern though.

Here's a detailed shot of the corner attachment. The webbing is a little wider than that used on the DD Tarp.

The kids like the tarp / hammock combo. Nonetheless, I think I'm going to have to think again about this whole project. Caroline Bounder carried in the tarp, hammock and, combined with her water and other essentials, her pack wieghed nearly 4.5Kg. I think that's too heavy for a stroll in the woods for a 10 year old.

 

[Insel Affen]

Is that the Danish DPM material? It's very effective, like the German Flecktarn.

 

[Jack Bounder]

Yes, that's the stuff.

 

[Jack Bounder]

Just knocked up a boonie hat in UCP this evening.


Here are the cut out pieces. I made the hole in the brim too big (the size of the top), so cut out tow additional brim pieces, with a smaller hole. However, I used all four pieces, making for a fairly stiff brim.

The completed hat. It's a bit wobbly and proved to be difficult to put together but not too bad for a first attempt. I won't find out until the morning whether it will actually fit Caroline Bounder. However, I do have three heads to try it on.

I'll post a picture of Caroline wearing the hat later.

 

[Jack Bounder]

Erm. The hat came up a bit small. Luckily, it fits my youngest.

 

[Swallow]

All of it is superb Jack.

 

[Ivanhoe]

Most impressive work!

Great attentiont to detail and fun to read!

 

[Robson Valley]

Digital camo patterns don't try to be anything in particular, I think that's why they work so well.
Your sewing skills are excellent.

 

[TeeDee]

Cracking job on the Tarp. Very impressed and jealous.

Mind me asking where you got the fabric from ??

Many thanks in advance.

 

[Jack Bounder]

Point North. Here.

 

[Jack Bounder]

Although, I notice they no longer stock the precise pattern / cloth I used for the tarp.