Re: good alternative to Tyvek ?
James, the idea of using Tyvek on the Esplanade for water is sheer genius! On the last trip I had a syringe to get water from shallow potholes. Thanks for...
rich_rudow 2014-03-12 13:38:41 #75269
Re: good alternative to Tyvek ?
I use the construction grade Tyvek for a ground cloth on every GC trip. My current Tyvek sheet has seen more than 300 nights and hasn't made that 'crinkle'...
rich_rudow 2014-03-12 13:35:12 #75268
Re: FiveTen CampFour versus Savant ?
John, much to my disappointment, the Savants have been discontinued. I still have a few boxes in the closet for really wet canyons, but I've been using Camp...
rich_rudow 2014-03-12 13:30:40 #75267
Re: good alternative to Tyvek ?
Looking for ultra-light groundcloths, I came across the "kite making" Tyvek I linked earlier. It may be of interest there, a new style of Tyvek, 14M, ...
johngeyles 2014-03-12 12:59:48 #75266
Re: good alternative to Tyvek ?
I guess I believe the polycryo is strong enough, but the "window shrink film" has me spooked into thinking it'll be "clingy" and hard to manage (think saran...
johngeyles 2014-03-12 12:56:53 #75265
Re: Tarptent tents (or alternatives)
Interesting discussion about groundcloth versus no-groundcloth ...I'm with Mike - no groundcloth. I pay my gear to protect me, not the other way 'round. ...
johngeyles 2014-03-12 12:51:16 #75264
Re: FiveTen CampFour versus Savant ?
Holy thread revival, batman ...I'm going to the upper Phantom Creek area in May, and planning to descend the slot canyon down to BA Creek (if it's not too...
johngeyles 2014-03-12 12:41:56 #75263
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