Dyneema Stuff Sack Kit
- The Kit
- Instructions
- Availability
- Shipping
No sewing required!
Make your own Dyneema Stuff Sacks! This kit is a great way to begin working with Dyneema Composite Fabric (Cuben Fiber). If you've been thinking about trying your hand at making a Dyneema 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 (l x w) |
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 Dyneema (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 Dyneema (Cuben Fiber) stuff sack using our DIY Kit. The sack starts off as a rectangular piece of Dyneema. 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 Dyneema 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
If the item you're interested in is marked as "sold out" then please refer to the calendar below to see when it may become available. You may also want to sign up to be notified of availability on the product page. Please understand that the schedule may change without notice, and that some items, especially accessories, may be squeezed in during pockets of available time. If you don't see the item of interest in the calendar, that means that I haven't scheduled it yet and don't know when it might be available.
For DCF shelters and tarps: I'm currently out of DCF and waiting to find out when I can expect more to come in. When I know, I will update the schedule and make these items a priority.
Shipping Information
Most orders ship out the next business day.*
* If you select seam sealing services with your purchase, please allow up to an additional week for delivery.
Domestic Rates
| Order Total | Shipping Fee | Shipping Method | Transit Time** (business days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| under $50 | $2.95 | USPS First Class | 2 - 5 |
| $50 to $100 | $4.95 | USPS First Class | 2 - 5 |
| $100 to $200 | $6.95 | USPS First Class / Priority | 2 - 3 for Priority 2 - 5 for First Class |
| Over $200 | $9.95 | USPS Priority | 2 - 3 |
International
I'm sorry, but for the foreseeable future, I'm not able to offer international shipping.
The Kit
No sewing required!
Make your own Dyneema Stuff Sacks! This kit is a great way to begin working with Dyneema Composite Fabric (Cuben Fiber). If you've been thinking about trying your hand at making a Dyneema 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 (l x w) |
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 Dyneema (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 Dyneema (Cuben Fiber) stuff sack using our DIY Kit. The sack starts off as a rectangular piece of Dyneema. 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 Dyneema 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
If the item you're interested in is marked as "sold out" then please refer to the calendar below to see when it may become available. You may also want to sign up to be notified of availability on the product page. Please understand that the schedule may change without notice, and that some items, especially accessories, may be squeezed in during pockets of available time. If you don't see the item of interest in the calendar, that means that I haven't scheduled it yet and don't know when it might be available.
For DCF shelters and tarps: I'm currently out of DCF and waiting to find out when I can expect more to come in. When I know, I will update the schedule and make these items a priority.
Shipping
Shipping Information
Most orders ship out the next business day.*
* If you select seam sealing services with your purchase, please allow up to an additional week for delivery.
Domestic Rates
| Order Total | Shipping Fee | Shipping Method | Transit Time** (business days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| under $50 | $2.95 | USPS First Class | 2 - 5 |
| $50 to $100 | $4.95 | USPS First Class | 2 - 5 |
| $100 to $200 | $6.95 | USPS First Class / Priority | 2 - 3 for Priority 2 - 5 for First Class |
| Over $200 | $9.95 | USPS Priority | 2 - 3 |
International
I'm sorry, but for the foreseeable future, I'm not able to offer international shipping.