DCF Stuff Sack Kit
Please note that this product is listed in the "inactive" category. While we intend to offer this product in the future, we don't plan to make it any time soon. This helps us make other products more reliably available, and we hope that it will help you with your planning.
- The Kit
- Instructions
- Availability
- Shipping
No sewing required!
Make your own DCF Stuff Sacks! This kit is a great way to begin working with DCF (Cuben Fiber). If you've been thinking about trying your hand at making a DCF tarp, test the waters with this stuff sack kit.
What you might be able to make
Use YAMA's standard sack sizes or come up with your own.
The recommended options below are provided to give you an idea of how many stuff sacks you might be able to make from this kit. (The instructions contain the layouts required for each option.)
| Dimensions (width x height) |
Option 1 (qty) |
Option 2 (qty) |
Option 3 (qty) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | 5" x 6" | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Small | 6" x 8" | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Medium | 8" x 10" | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Large | 10" x 14" | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Kit Contents:
| .8 oz DCF | 21" x 54" |
| Rectangular DCF Stickers | 1 sheet of 10 |
| Circular DCF Stickers | 1 sheet of 10 |
| 1/2" transfer tape | 28 ft |
| Dacron cord | 14' |
| Barrel cordlocks | 7 |
Required tools:
| These items are not included with the kit. |
| Ruler |
| Sharp scissors or a sharp blade with cutting mat. |
| Lighter |
Overview
These instructions take you through the proccess of making a DCF (Cuben Fiber) stuff sack using our DIY Kit. The sack starts off as a rectangular piece of DCF. The material is folded and joined using transfer tape to produce the stuff sack. No sewing is required!
Choose your size
You can make your stuff sacks any size you’d like by using the formula below. We’ve also included the dimensions used to make YAMA’s standard size flat sacks.
| Size | Finished width (w) |
Finished height (h) |
Cut width (CW) |
Cut height (CH) |
Tape needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom | w | h | 2w + 0.5" | H + 1.5" | 6" + 2CW + H |
| Mini | 5" | 6" | 10.5" | 7.5" | 34.5" |
| Small | 6" | 8" | 12.5" | 9.5" | 40.5" |
| Medium | 8" | 10" | 16.5" | 11.5" | 50.5" |
| Large | 10" | 14" | 20.5" | 15.5" | 62.5" |
Pattern layout
Use the following recommended layouts to make efficient use of your material.
Cutting tips
Cutting DCF can be difficult. You’ll want either a good pair of scissors, or a razor blade and surface on which to cut. When cutting with scissors, it works best to slide the scissors through the material as soon as you get the cut started.
Taping basics
Seams on the stuff sacks are taped using a 1/2” transfer tape. Transfer tape leaves behind a film of pressure sensitive adhesive when the backing is removed. Unlike double sided tape, no carrier material is present in the finished seam, only adhesive.
It's important to apply significant pressure before peeling off the backing
Terms of Use
YAMA Mountain Gear makes these materials available for your personal use only; they may not be reproduced or distributed. Any commercial use is prohibited. The instructions and patterns are believed to be accurate, but YAMA Mountain Gear assumes no liability whatsoever with respect to the use of the materials and goods developed from the materials.
How to video*
*Note that the supplied cord is now Dacron cord rather than Spectra cord.
The construction process
Product Availability
In most cases, items that are available to add to your cart are in-stock and ready to ship. Please refer to the shipping tab or page for expected fulfillment times.
Some items may be marked as "Avalable to backorder," "Made to order," and/or show a lead time. In these cases refer to the information on the product page for expected fulfillment times.
For items that are sold out, please refer to the production calendar and the FAQ below for more information.
Q: What is the "Inactive Product" Category?
A: Products in the "Inactive Product" category are not expected to be available any time soon. While I intend to offer them again, they are 'on-hold' indefinitely so that we can focus attention on other products.
Q: Why is so much stuff sold out?!
A: Our capacity is very limited, and we can't make products nearly quickly enough to meet demand. We only sell what I have in-stock, and don't typically take backorders. I know this can make it hard for you to plan, but in the longer term, it should help us to grow and to serve you better in the long term. See the last question for more info about this.
Q: When can I expect the item I'm interested in to become available?
A: For most items, please refer to the production calendar at the bottom of this page. This calendar shows when I expect to work on more substantial products. For some accessory products, production may not always be scheduled in advance and availability may be unpredictable.
FYI: If you do not see the item that you are interested in, then I do not know when it may become available (I don't have a private schedule beyond what's shown!).
Q: Can I pre-order, back-order, or reserve an item?
A: I'm afraid not. Out of fairness to everyone, I don't make special arrangements to reserve products. On rare occasions, I may open a product up for back-ordering to everyone (or a new product for pre-ordering). When this happens, it's made available to order on the website. If you are signed up for the stock notification, you will receive a notice that the item is available to order.
Q: Can you let me know when the item becomes available?
A: Yes. On the product page, enter your email address in the space provided to be automatically notified when inventory becomes available. If you don't see where you can do this, please let me know; sometimes there's a fluke in the settings and the field doesn't show. Please note that the email notification could get filtered out as spam. You can try to 'whitelist' info@yamamountaingear.com to make sure the email comes through.
Q: Why do you do things this way, and what are you doing to improve the situation?
A: For years I followed the more common back-order model, basically making everything to order. This approach made it challenging to increase production, limited time available to design new products or refine existing ones, impacted my personal/outdoor time, and meant long waits to get your gear delivered. I changed my approach when I moved to Montana in 2019. Offering only what's already made allows me to work and plan more efficiently, and opens up hiring opportunities.
NOTES ON USING THE CALENDAR
- For products shown on the calendar, you can typically expect the item to be made available towards the end, or soon after the period shown on the calendar. Sometimes, however, some items may be listed earlier in the period. For example, if the calendar shows that I'm working on tapered tarps, certain sizes may become available earlier within the period with other sizes coming later.
- Items that specify "ongoing production" mean that we are continually working on these items and doing our best to maintain inventory. If the item or a particular size is sold out, you can expect it to likely become available soon.
- Please note that you can change the month shown on the calendar using the arrows at the top.
Shipping Information
While most orders ship out within 1 - 3 business days, please allow up to one week for us to ship your order. This gives us some scheduling flexibility for getting out on the trail!*
*If you select seam sealing services with your purchase, please allow a few extra days for us to seal the item(s) and ship your order.
Domestic
We use USPS for domestic shipping.
| First Class Package | Priority | Letter (Free) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0 to 1 lb | Any weight | Stickers & DCF Patches only |
| Expected transit time (business days) |
2 - 5** | 1 - 3** | 1 - 5** |
| Tracking? (check your spam folder) |
Yes | Yes | No |
Notes:
- **Transit time does not include the time it takes us to prepare your order for shipment (see the top of the page) or any posted lead times.
- In isolated cases, 1st Class Package service may be upgraded to Priority mail at our expence.
- Effective for orders over $100 in value placed after 1:00 PM MST on 1/21/23: Domestic shipping via USPS First Class package service is sent via FOB Bonner, Montana terms. This means that for orders over $100 in value, YAMA Mountain Gear is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen packages mailed via USPS First Class Mail service. If you run into a problem with your shipment, please let us know and we'll try to help. Ultimately, however, the customer bears the risk should something go wrong with shipments meeting the specified criteria.
International
We offer shipping via USPS to the following locations:
- Canada
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Europe (excluding Belarus)
| First-Class Package | Priority Mail | First Class Mail (letter) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restrictions | up to $400 value | -- | Stickers & DCF Patches only |
| Expected transit time (business days) |
varies by destination | 6 - 10** | varies by destination |
| Tracking? (check your spam folder) |
possibly limited*** | possibly limited*** | No |
Notes:
- In rare cases when the calculated shipping rate significantly differs from the actual rate, we may revise the shipping rate and refund or bill you (with your approval) accordingly.
- **Transit time does not include the time it takes us to prepare your order for shipment (see the top of the page) or any posted lead times.
- ***Shipments made by USPS will hand over to your country's postal system at Customs; tracking may be limited after the handoff.
- International shipping fees do not include import duties and fees which may be due upon delivery. We will not mismark values on customs forms.
- Effective for orders placed after 11:00 AM MST on 1/21/23: International shipping is via FOB Bonner, Montana terms. This means that, YAMA Mountain Gear is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen packages. If you run into a problem with your shipment, please let us know and we'll try to help. Ultimately, however, the customer bears the risk should something go wrong with shipping.
The Kit
No sewing required!
Make your own DCF Stuff Sacks! This kit is a great way to begin working with DCF (Cuben Fiber). If you've been thinking about trying your hand at making a DCF tarp, test the waters with this stuff sack kit.
What you might be able to make
Use YAMA's standard sack sizes or come up with your own.
The recommended options below are provided to give you an idea of how many stuff sacks you might be able to make from this kit. (The instructions contain the layouts required for each option.)
| Dimensions (width x height) |
Option 1 (qty) |
Option 2 (qty) |
Option 3 (qty) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | 5" x 6" | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Small | 6" x 8" | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Medium | 8" x 10" | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Large | 10" x 14" | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Kit Contents:
| .8 oz DCF | 21" x 54" |
| Rectangular DCF Stickers | 1 sheet of 10 |
| Circular DCF Stickers | 1 sheet of 10 |
| 1/2" transfer tape | 28 ft |
| Dacron cord | 14' |
| Barrel cordlocks | 7 |
Required tools:
| These items are not included with the kit. |
| Ruler |
| Sharp scissors or a sharp blade with cutting mat. |
| Lighter |
Instructions
Overview
These instructions take you through the proccess of making a DCF (Cuben Fiber) stuff sack using our DIY Kit. The sack starts off as a rectangular piece of DCF. The material is folded and joined using transfer tape to produce the stuff sack. No sewing is required!
Choose your size
You can make your stuff sacks any size you’d like by using the formula below. We’ve also included the dimensions used to make YAMA’s standard size flat sacks.
| Size | Finished width (w) |
Finished height (h) |
Cut width (CW) |
Cut height (CH) |
Tape needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom | w | h | 2w + 0.5" | H + 1.5" | 6" + 2CW + H |
| Mini | 5" | 6" | 10.5" | 7.5" | 34.5" |
| Small | 6" | 8" | 12.5" | 9.5" | 40.5" |
| Medium | 8" | 10" | 16.5" | 11.5" | 50.5" |
| Large | 10" | 14" | 20.5" | 15.5" | 62.5" |
Pattern layout
Use the following recommended layouts to make efficient use of your material.
Cutting tips
Cutting DCF can be difficult. You’ll want either a good pair of scissors, or a razor blade and surface on which to cut. When cutting with scissors, it works best to slide the scissors through the material as soon as you get the cut started.
Taping basics
Seams on the stuff sacks are taped using a 1/2” transfer tape. Transfer tape leaves behind a film of pressure sensitive adhesive when the backing is removed. Unlike double sided tape, no carrier material is present in the finished seam, only adhesive.
It's important to apply significant pressure before peeling off the backing
Terms of Use
YAMA Mountain Gear makes these materials available for your personal use only; they may not be reproduced or distributed. Any commercial use is prohibited. The instructions and patterns are believed to be accurate, but YAMA Mountain Gear assumes no liability whatsoever with respect to the use of the materials and goods developed from the materials.
How to video*
*Note that the supplied cord is now Dacron cord rather than Spectra cord.
The construction process
Availability
Product Availability
In most cases, items that are available to add to your cart are in-stock and ready to ship. Please refer to the shipping tab or page for expected fulfillment times.
Some items may be marked as "Avalable to backorder," "Made to order," and/or show a lead time. In these cases refer to the information on the product page for expected fulfillment times.
For items that are sold out, please refer to the production calendar and the FAQ below for more information.
Q: What is the "Inactive Product" Category?
A: Products in the "Inactive Product" category are not expected to be available any time soon. While I intend to offer them again, they are 'on-hold' indefinitely so that we can focus attention on other products.
Q: Why is so much stuff sold out?!
A: Our capacity is very limited, and we can't make products nearly quickly enough to meet demand. We only sell what I have in-stock, and don't typically take backorders. I know this can make it hard for you to plan, but in the longer term, it should help us to grow and to serve you better in the long term. See the last question for more info about this.
Q: When can I expect the item I'm interested in to become available?
A: For most items, please refer to the production calendar at the bottom of this page. This calendar shows when I expect to work on more substantial products. For some accessory products, production may not always be scheduled in advance and availability may be unpredictable.
FYI: If you do not see the item that you are interested in, then I do not know when it may become available (I don't have a private schedule beyond what's shown!).
Q: Can I pre-order, back-order, or reserve an item?
A: I'm afraid not. Out of fairness to everyone, I don't make special arrangements to reserve products. On rare occasions, I may open a product up for back-ordering to everyone (or a new product for pre-ordering). When this happens, it's made available to order on the website. If you are signed up for the stock notification, you will receive a notice that the item is available to order.
Q: Can you let me know when the item becomes available?
A: Yes. On the product page, enter your email address in the space provided to be automatically notified when inventory becomes available. If you don't see where you can do this, please let me know; sometimes there's a fluke in the settings and the field doesn't show. Please note that the email notification could get filtered out as spam. You can try to 'whitelist' info@yamamountaingear.com to make sure the email comes through.
Q: Why do you do things this way, and what are you doing to improve the situation?
A: For years I followed the more common back-order model, basically making everything to order. This approach made it challenging to increase production, limited time available to design new products or refine existing ones, impacted my personal/outdoor time, and meant long waits to get your gear delivered. I changed my approach when I moved to Montana in 2019. Offering only what's already made allows me to work and plan more efficiently, and opens up hiring opportunities.
NOTES ON USING THE CALENDAR
- For products shown on the calendar, you can typically expect the item to be made available towards the end, or soon after the period shown on the calendar. Sometimes, however, some items may be listed earlier in the period. For example, if the calendar shows that I'm working on tapered tarps, certain sizes may become available earlier within the period with other sizes coming later.
- Items that specify "ongoing production" mean that we are continually working on these items and doing our best to maintain inventory. If the item or a particular size is sold out, you can expect it to likely become available soon.
- Please note that you can change the month shown on the calendar using the arrows at the top.
Shipping
Shipping Information
While most orders ship out within 1 - 3 business days, please allow up to one week for us to ship your order. This gives us some scheduling flexibility for getting out on the trail!*
*If you select seam sealing services with your purchase, please allow a few extra days for us to seal the item(s) and ship your order.
Domestic
We use USPS for domestic shipping.
| First Class Package | Priority | Letter (Free) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0 to 1 lb | Any weight | Stickers & DCF Patches only |
| Expected transit time (business days) |
2 - 5** | 1 - 3** | 1 - 5** |
| Tracking? (check your spam folder) |
Yes | Yes | No |
Notes:
- **Transit time does not include the time it takes us to prepare your order for shipment (see the top of the page) or any posted lead times.
- In isolated cases, 1st Class Package service may be upgraded to Priority mail at our expence.
- Effective for orders over $100 in value placed after 1:00 PM MST on 1/21/23: Domestic shipping via USPS First Class package service is sent via FOB Bonner, Montana terms. This means that for orders over $100 in value, YAMA Mountain Gear is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen packages mailed via USPS First Class Mail service. If you run into a problem with your shipment, please let us know and we'll try to help. Ultimately, however, the customer bears the risk should something go wrong with shipments meeting the specified criteria.
International
We offer shipping via USPS to the following locations:
- Canada
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Europe (excluding Belarus)
| First-Class Package | Priority Mail | First Class Mail (letter) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restrictions | up to $400 value | -- | Stickers & DCF Patches only |
| Expected transit time (business days) |
varies by destination | 6 - 10** | varies by destination |
| Tracking? (check your spam folder) |
possibly limited*** | possibly limited*** | No |
Notes:
- In rare cases when the calculated shipping rate significantly differs from the actual rate, we may revise the shipping rate and refund or bill you (with your approval) accordingly.
- **Transit time does not include the time it takes us to prepare your order for shipment (see the top of the page) or any posted lead times.
- ***Shipments made by USPS will hand over to your country's postal system at Customs; tracking may be limited after the handoff.
- International shipping fees do not include import duties and fees which may be due upon delivery. We will not mismark values on customs forms.
- Effective for orders placed after 11:00 AM MST on 1/21/23: International shipping is via FOB Bonner, Montana terms. This means that, YAMA Mountain Gear is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen packages. If you run into a problem with your shipment, please let us know and we'll try to help. Ultimately, however, the customer bears the risk should something go wrong with shipping.