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07-24-2006, 06:23 PM
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Tyvek
In my curiosity of making my own gear, I've read a lot about people using tyvek. While looking into tyvek I found that there are MANY different kinds of tyvek. Some types of tyvek are reflective to increase the R-factor of homes. There are also lighterweight tyveks. I stumbled accross a site that is a tyvek dealer and has the specifications of the different typs of tyvek. The one i found the most interesting was Tyvek UV Soft Structure - Style Reflektra being that it weights 1.8 oz/yd2 and is re NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#2
07-27-2006, 07:06 PM
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I originally considered Tyvek when I first got the itch to go UL. I never have used it. I hear it NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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07-28-2006, 02:43 PM
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I use the standard Tyvek Housewrap for my tent groundsheet, and I keep it on the outside of my pack NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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07-31-2006, 03:30 PM
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Sorry for being so late in responding. I use kite-Tyvek for a ground sheet. Kite Tyvek is very sof NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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