These past couple of weeks, we’ve had several good dumps of snow in the Anchorage area. This has meant lots of long runs dragging my sled through deep snow. Aside from this being really hard work, I also quickly learned that I needed a cover for my sled before race day. My sled was taking on tons of snow, adding unnecessary weight and soaking my non-waterproof duffel bag. Something needed to be done – so I headed to Jo-Anns for some DIY supplies. I picked up some rip-stop nylon and a heavy-duty zipper.
The rip-stop nylon serves several purposes:
- As the name implies, it’s resistant to ripping or tearing, something I certainly don’t want happening during the race.
- It’s reasonably water resistant.
- It’s a slick material that actively sheds snow.
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