DIY GTX drysuit

[eswets]

Sewing is also a hobby of mine, so I made myself a DIY GTX drysuit to use with my DIY packraft: https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3ODU2NzI5NjI5NTA0NDYx?utm_medium=copy_link

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[Tesla42]

Hi, please, make an inflatable dry suit!

[eswets]

🤔 Not sure about this. You would loose the breathability of the goretex and it would be very damp.

[Tesla42]

But it would feel good.

[eswets]

My sewing involves both outdoor clothing and gear, as you can see on my instagram page (link above). The pattern I drafted myself, roughly based on a basic pants and jacket pattern, but adjusted to fit a seating position (1 setof darts in the knee and elbow region, 2 sets of darts in the seat area). The fabric I sourced locally here in Norway, the gaskets and zippers were bought onling (ebay/aliexpress).

[mttgilbert]

I do some sewing as well and am interested in the process for the drysuit. Is your sewing experience more geared towards clothing? I’ve done a little bit, but mostly I’ve sewn gear (sleeping bags, tents, backpacks, etc)

Did you freelance the pattern or use something specific? Also, where did you source your material?

[Matt (Admin)]

Impressive work – thanks for documenting your project! It’s very cool! I’m sure other people will want to follow your lead.

[Author]

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