Re: good alternative to Tyvek ?
Thanks Rich, full disclosure, I use a couple of lithe rocks on the leading edge. Once it starts to fill up it's easy to pull it along.Don't swallow the rocks...
James Hayford ∆ 2014-03-12 16:42:58 #75273
Re: FiveTen CampFour versus Savant ?
No worries, John. I can always talk shoes ;)
As mentioned already, Savants are no longer made. A somewhat comparable shoe, and probably the next-best...
mr.atwood 2014-03-12 15:49:36 #75272
Re: good alternative to Tyvek ?
Yeah, I have a 1-person size piece of regular Tyvek that I've used for years, and it's soft (and quiet) as silk. But it still weighs over 2oz per...
johngeyles 2014-03-12 14:16:19 #75271
Re: FiveTen CampFour versus Savant ?
I have also noticed the same problem with the Camp Fours as Rich. I also find them to be less than comfortable for my wide foot. On my last technical trip...
surfer4887 2014-03-12 13:51:26 #75270
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
Archive of Grand_Canyon_Hikers Yahoo Group as of 2014-10-07. Contact info@e-t.com for help.