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Odor Eliminator Product that I recommend

Posted January 13, 2023, in Patti's Blog

I have recommended this Mirazyme product for tents that have a funky odor when they come out of storage. This product is available at REI or on Amazon, and I’ve heard that it works! Make sure you follow directions, and afterwards set up the tent (or changing bag) to dry completely – even between the […]

Harrison Film Changing Tent Promo Video

Posted May 28, 2020, in Patti's Blog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2y1m72mYf8 Just a 30 second YouTube video about the Harrison Film Changing Tents! I just put this together and would love your feedback. This is our 35th year of manufacturing the Tents, and they are still going strong! The design is still the original design, fabrics, poles and details have been constantly improved. The lightproof […]

Camera Essentials Lid Organizers for Pelican cases

Posted May 8, 2020, in Patti's Blog

https://cameraessentials.com/product-category/pelican-case-lid-organizers www.pelican.com/‎‎ Add a Harrison clear vinyl pocket lid organizer to your Pelican case, our pocket panel attaches with hook-and-loop to the lid of your case. So easy to be organized! Camera Essentials Pelican Case lid inserts are easy- just remove the lid foam, attached the supplied hook velcro, and press the panel into the […]

Sewing Masks for LA Fire Department

Posted April 30, 2020, in Patti's Blog

April 30, 2020 My neighbor Jane heard through a friend that the LA firefighters were headed for a shortage of face masks at the onset of the coronavirus outbreak. LA Fire Department’s rapidly diminishing supplies of personal protective equipment was severe at that stage. Jane enlisted me to help sew masks with nonwoven fabrics and […]

Fabric Problems

Posted July 19, 2016, in Patti's Blog

The problem with coated fabrics is they can be affected by exposure to chemicals, heat, and humidity. The fabric starts getting sticky and gummy, and there is no way to stop this from continuing. So let me explain a little of what I have found out over the years. And how to store your tent […]

Pelican Lid Pocket Organizers

Posted June 2, 2016, in Patti's Blog

The first Pelican lid organizer we made was for assistant George Sanchez, to organize his Pelican 1520 cases for his Preston FI+Z units. George wanted clear pockets to see all the Preston rings and cables at a glance. At the time, I thought we would just make a couple for George, and that would be […]