Quick links to all the Kensho 2 Tent project pages and videos, as well as some finished photos. Kensho 2 Tent – Patterns and PrepKensho 2 Tent – Bathtub Floor Part 1Kensho 2 Tent – Bathtub Floor Part 2Kensho 2 Tent – Mesh ComponentsKensho 2 Tent – Roof Panel ConstructionKensho 2 Tent – Door ConstructionKensho 2 Tent – Putting It All TogetherFrontenac … Continue reading Kensho 2 Tent Project
The final instalment! Putting all of the components together. https://youtu.be/imtj492X_Bc
Constructing the doors! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L70_zFbNhLI&feature=youtu.be
7.5 seconds f/2.8 ISO 3200 8 seconds f/2.8 ISO 3200 Conditions finally aligned for a very brief window over the holidays to grab these winter milky way shots with the Starry Night Tent.
I am on a quest for two photos with the Starry Night Tent: one with it in the foreground with Orion overhead, and another with the Milky Way core overhead. The second will have to wait until summer, but the former is a winter target! Unfortunately on this trip the moon phase was not going … Continue reading Frontenac Winter Moonscapes
Where: Frontenac Provincial Park When: December 7/8, 2019 Who: My husband, myself and our dogs Type of Trip: Short Overnight, Type 1 Fun, Gear Testing, Winter Camping By the Numbers: Nights: 1Kilometres Walked One Way: 8km according to the mapOne Way Hiking Time: 2.5 hoursApproximate inches of snow on the trail: 6"Number of people seen … Continue reading December 7 Frontenac Trip
The tent might be done (the deadline approached much quicker than anticipated!), but I am still catching up on the videos and posts. After the mesh components were done, I moved onto putting together the roof panels. This was very simple: 3 seams, 1 of them cat cut but still mostly straight. The only tricky … Continue reading Kensho 2 Tent – Roof Panel Construction
Over the last two days I completed the mesh components: the inside doors and the mesh strips at the head and the foot. Due to having company this weekend, this is a silent film! Well, there is background music but nothing of me talking. I couldn't find a quiet time to do the voice overs. … Continue reading Kensho 2 Tent – Mesh Components
The bathtub floor is done! https://youtu.be/5ZtFToKI0N0 I ended up going with putting the box corner seam on the inside in the end. It looks cleaner on the outside, and I think it will be just as strong. The clincher was when I looked at how the mesh is sewn to the floor, and the way … Continue reading Kensho 2 Tent – Bathtub Floor Part 2
Usually I document everything with photos. In the spirit of learning something new, I tried something different. My first sewing related video. Wow, shooting video with a DSLR and editing it is quite the learning curve! Here's to first attempts! https://youtu.be/ii1J6MVmYw4 For those who do not want to watch video, the description of today's activities … Continue reading Kensho 2 Tent – Bathtub Floor Part 1
Mountain Dog Adventures 