Perkil8r Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I need to make a dew shield for the 200p. I know the recognised method is a campping sleeping mat, however I am looking at them and can't seem to find black ones. Is it important to have a black one or will it not matter too much. Could I paint one that is the "wrong colour" if so what sort of paint? What other materials could be used instead of a camping mat? I looked at Neoprene sheet, but that is quite expensive and either comes in much smaller pieces, or way too big. Am I right in thinking I read somewhere that the optimum length is approx 2.5 x the appeture? So for the 200p I would be looking at approx 500mm..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Black camping mats />http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-SEASON-BLACK-NATO-ROLL-MAT-CAMPING-EXTREME-SURVIVAL-/270805813244?pt=UK_SportingGoods_SleepingMats_Airbeds_CA&hash=item3f0d48c7fc />http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Highlander-Nato-Foam-Camping-Roll-Mat-4-Season-/290664963096?pt=UK_SportingGoods_SleepingMats_Airbeds_CA&var=&hash=item8961fe0567 Just use the complete width of the camping mat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I need to make a dew shield for the 200p. I know the recognised method is a campping sleeping mat, however I am looking at them and can't seem to find black ones. Is it important to have a black one or will it not matter too much. Could I paint one that is the "wrong colour" if so what sort of paint? What other materials could be used instead of a camping mat? I looked at Neoprene sheet, but that is quite expensive and either comes in much smaller pieces, or way too big. Am I right in thinking I read somewhere that the optimum length is approx 2.5 x the appeture? So for the 200p I would be looking at approx 500mm..... Here is the best I could find after a quick 2 minute search....... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-season-Nato-camping-Roll/dp/B005RZK08U/ref=sr_1_28?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1328712878&sr=1-28 I just bought a proper one for £31 but I am a bit partial to a spot of DIY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Ha ha, me and Mick have come up with the same one.......... (mines's 6p cheaper ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 6p don't spend it all at once Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 It's me being tight fisted I guess, other colours you can get for circa £2 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DaveJW Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) Decathlon at Giltbrook £2.99 http://www.decathlon...id_8131781.html (Bought one last week). Edited February 8, 2012 by DaveJW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 You can usually adjust the length by sliding it up/down the tube - make sure there's enough to grip the tube and hold it firmly in place then adjust as required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Decathlon at Giltbrook £2.99 http://www.decathlon...id_8131781.html (Bought one last week). That's far worse! SWMBO will add a significant amount to that price, it's next to Ikea!! You've not thought that one through properly! lol Thanks, I'll pop over later in the week, I've got to go to Ilkeston at some point, so just around the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DaveJW Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 That's far worse! SWMBO will add a significant amount to that price, it's next to Ikea!! You've not thought that one through properly! lol Thanks, I'll pop over later in the week, I've got to go to Ilkeston at some point, so just around the corner. Always happy to "help" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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