I've made this gear hammock thingy and use it all the time.
It works as a pack cover, gear hammock and I also lay out all my gear on it when I'm packing up to make sure I have everything.

It's a good first project and takes about 30 minutes to make (the first time).

Learning how to sew silnylon is 'fun'.
That stuff is slick!
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