r/myog • u/mchalfy • 13d ago

r/MYOG Monthly Discussion and Swap

Post your questions, reviews of fabrics, design plans, and projects that you don't feel warrant their own post!

Did you buy too much silnylon? Have a roll of grosgrain, extra zipper pulls, or a bag of insulation sitting around that you want to get rid off? Post it below and help someone else put it to use!

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u/CrumbMan1111 11d ago

So is MYOG worth it from a budget perspective? For starters I already have a sewing machine and Ive been wanting an xmid 1 tent ($270) for a while now. Im looking at the prices of the fabrics by themselves off a trekking pole tent pattern i found online and material costs are nearly $200. Not sure if im doing something completely wrong but those prices seem a little crazy. My main worry is saving maybe $70 for something I have to spent 10-20 hrs on that might not be as good at the retail product? idk

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u/slickbuys 11d ago

Don't sew something because you want to save money. Sew it because you created something and you will feel proud when you use it. 

I tell people. See this POS? I made it. I can see them feign impressed but I side they are like.....why? 

Seriously tho. The money savings isn't there in myog. Also. You most likely won't be happy with your first rendition. Proud but not happy. 

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u/Worried-You9307 5d ago

So true!
I started my first myog project, because I didn’t want to spend €150 for a helinox chair. Planned the budget with €100, ended up paying €170 due to expensive mistakes.
The fun building and using it was worth every single cent though!

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u/slickbuys 4d ago

I think I'm at about $3k in materials and equipment to save money on probably $2k on much MUCH better backpacking gear. I'm like you though. I love all my janky gear.