Metolius Portaledge Rainfly modification

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Justin322

Trad climber

Logan, UT

Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 3, 2015 - 01:49pm PT

So I am putting this out there first: it seems like the BD rainfly is better.

So I am rather unhappy with my Metolius rainfly, mostly because it has poor ventilation and no doors. Does anybody feel the same way, or do these seem like large shortcomings of a tent?

So here is my crazy idea and question. Has anybody modified their Metolius rainfly? I am talking about buying a heavy duty zipper, sewing it it with extra material to cover up the zipper and then seam-sealing the new stitching? Is this crazy or could it work if you knew what you were doing?

mucci

Trad climber

The pitch of Bagalaar above you

Jan 3, 2015 - 03:06pm PT

Hudon added a zipper door to his a few years ago.

Slick looking rig.

Mark Hudon

Trad climber

Hood River, OR

Jan 3, 2015 - 05:28pm PT

Sailworks.com. Talk to Bruce. Tell them I sent you.

couchmaster

climber

Jan 3, 2015 - 08:28pm PT

I remember that fly mod Mark. Great trip report as well. http://www.supertopo.com/tr/Grape-Race-Tribal-Rite-Solo-Trip-Report/t10720n.html

Marks fly photo.

Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Jan 4, 2015 - 04:51am PT

Justin322,

I had no idea your modification question would lead to this, but thanks!!!

THANKS FOR THE LINK COUCHMASTER.

Mark Hudon,

Your trip report is the most inspiring piece I've ever read on Supertopo. I'm going to read it again later today and then read all the comments.

WOW!