|
|
|
Welcome to Practical Backpacking™ Forums (PBF). You are currently viewing PBF as a guest which has limited access. By becoming a PBF member, you will have full access to view and participate in tens of thousands of informative discussions, to view links and attachments (photos), and will gain access to other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free! Click to Become a PBF Member! Be sure to also explore the Practical Backpacking Podcast. |
|
|||||||
| Gear Workshop The Gear Workshop forum is for the discussion of homemade backpacking gear and gear modifications and repairs. |
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
09-18-2007, 07:12 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Is tyvek breathable enough for the top of a bivy?
What do you think?
 or  Would it be possible to make a decent bivy out of coated (waterproof) nylon on the bottom and tyvek on the top? Has anyon ever tried this? You could make one pretty cheap I would think. 
|
| Please Consider PBF Sponsors |
|
|
#2
09-18-2007, 08:31 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
I'm not that familiar with tyvek's breathability so I can't answer part 1.
As to non- NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
|
|
#3
09-18-2007, 09:01 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Wouldn’t consider Tyvek to be an appropriate cover material for a bivy.
It is bulky and relat NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
|
| Please Consider PBF Sponsors |
|
#4
09-19-2007, 09:19 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
yea and nea
Tyvek is breathable. Thats it's purpose in housing construction. But consider the characteristics NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
|
|
#5
09-19-2007, 03:40 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Quote NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
|
|
#6
10-04-2007, 02:53 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
How would you waterproof the seams? NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
|
| Please Consider PBF Sponsors |
|
|
#7
10-04-2007, 08:52 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
WHy not use diluted Silicon? Should fill the holes and plug thins up. NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Spinntex as a bivy bottom? | Finley_Thomas | Gear Workshop | 2 | 09-11-2007 10:37 PM |
| Bug Bivy | DBthal | Gear Workshop | 0 | 09-10-2007 05:44 PM |
| Tyvek Groundsheet - Washing | Reality | Shelters | 14 | 09-01-2007 07:13 PM |
| Attention Bivy users | 3Pinner | Shelters | 4 | 10-13-2006 02:53 PM |
| Tyvek | puddlewatcher | Gear Workshop | 3 | 07-31-2006 03:30 PM |
Linear Mode
