Tyvek groundsheet.
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Tyvek groundsheet.
The easiest myog?
Room for two hopefully 1.4m x 2.3m tapered to 1.2m to fit under my Silwing.
Packs down to beer can size.
and is under 200g.
Do I bother adding something so you can peg it out? Probably won't.
Room for two hopefully 1.4m x 2.3m tapered to 1.2m to fit under my Silwing.
Packs down to beer can size.
and is under 200g.
Do I bother adding something so you can peg it out? Probably won't.
Re: Tyvek groundsheet.
Wheres the best place to buy this from ? , as wouldnt mind making one for my mini peak 2
Cheers in advance
Cheers in advance
Re: Tyvek groundsheet.
Stu was sourcing me some...not sure where he's got to with that?
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet.
I have it, that's where Ben got this ^ from. Many apologies for being shoddy and forgetting to let you know I now have the worlds biggest supply of Tyvek in various types.Stu was sourcing me some...not sure where he's got to with that?
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet.
What types are you currently holding then, Stuart?
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Tyvek - Paper - like feel but very tough. Sold as waterproof and breathable but I consider it very water resistant as heavy direct pressure from a knee or elbow can push water through if it's on saturated ground. Cuts easily with scissors and doesn't fray. Bit crinkly at first bit softens up with use, non-slippery. 140cm wide and 90g per meter.What types are you currently holding then, Stuart?
Permavent - Feels more like material. 100% waterproof and breathable. Cuts easily with scissors, sew's okay and doesn't fray. non-slippery. 100cm wide and 92g per meter.
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet.
Stuart I meant to message you I think the Tyvek - paper is actually 140cm wide not 150 (well the bit you sent me was).
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet.
And is this for sale?Bearbonesnorm wrote:Tyvek - Paper - like feel but very tough. Sold as waterproof and breathable but I consider it very water resistant as heavy direct pressure from a knee or elbow can push water through if it's on saturated ground. Cuts easily with scissors and doesn't fray. Bit crinkly at first bit softens up with use, non-slippery. 150cm wide and 90g per meter.What types are you currently holding then, Stuart?
Permavent - Feels more like material. 100% waterproof and breathable. Cuts easily with scissors, sew's okay and doesn't fray. non-slippery. 100cm wide and 92g per meter.
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet.
Sorry about that Ben, I never actually measured it, just went off the spec'. Was it still wide enough for you or do you need more?Stuart I meant to message you I think the Tyvek - paper is actually 140cm wide not 150 (well the bit you sent me was).
It is. I haven't added it to the shop yet (later this week) but if you need some asap, give me a shout.And is this for sale?
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140cm is fine, possibly even better.Bearbonesnorm wrote:Sorry about that Ben, I never actually measured it, just went off the spec'. Was it still wide enough for you or do you need more?Stuart I meant to message you I think the Tyvek - paper is actually 140cm wide not 150 (well the bit you sent me was).
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet.
How water resistant is the Tyvek? Good enough for an emergency cover?
90 grams per square metre or per running metre?
90 grams per square metre or per running metre?
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet.
Plenty good enough Bob. It's only something like kneeling hard on it that can push water through and then only if the ground is soaking. Rain just runs off.How water resistant is the Tyvek? Good enough for an emergency cover?
Running, 1m x 1.4m weighs 90g.90 grams per square metre or per running metre?
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Given how light and cheap tyvek can be, is there any reason why its not used more for cheap tarps/shelters?
I see loads of ultralight groundsheets but only a few bivis or tarps...
I mean its not the only fabric (paper??) that can't be sewn?
I see loads of ultralight groundsheets but only a few bivis or tarps...
I mean its not the only fabric (paper??) that can't be sewn?
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No reason at all really. I wonder whether it's the look of the stuff that puts people off?Given how light and cheap tyvek can be, is there any reason why its not used more for cheap tarps/shelters?
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I made a bivi bag out of it once and it worked fine until I went to get out of it one morning and a small tear quickly turned into a very big tear. If I had made a better job of hemming it then the original tear may not have appeared at all.Bearbonesnorm wrote:No reason at all really. I wonder whether it's the look of the stuff that puts people off?Given how light and cheap tyvek can be, is there any reason why its not used more for cheap tarps/shelters?
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I have been looking at a locus gear Khufu, in Tyveck. Pretty light and cheap. A lot less than the Cuben version, with not much extra weight.
Re: Tyvek groundsheet.
I use this as a groundsheet also. Even kneeling on it, ive not really felt the water come through. I find it also helps to give it all a good crumple/squash as it makes it less crinkly/noisy.
If theres any building sites near you putting up kit houses (wooden frames), it might be worth asking a joiner if they have any. Its used as a barrier between the kit and brickwork, and on roofs too i think.
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If theres any building sites near you putting up kit houses (wooden frames), it might be worth asking a joiner if they have any. Its used as a barrier between the kit and brickwork, and on roofs too i think.
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet.
The tyres sheet that came with my SMD Wild Oasis said you could put it in the washing machine to soften it up a bit. (I don't think I dreamt that....)
Just checked, it said wash without soap...
Just checked, it said wash without soap...
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet.
Tyvek and Permavent now listed on the shop: http://www.bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/s ... at=shelter
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet.
How easy is Tyvek to sew/attach tie-out points? I'm not looking at hammock strength but just enough to attach guy lines at each corner.
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Permavent sews easily Bob, as long as you double up on material / create a hem, it should offer enough strength for tie-outs. The Tyvek won't sew as well ... it will, just not as wellHow easy is Tyvek to sew/attach tie-out points? I'm not looking at hammock strength but just enough to attach guy lines at each corner.
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet.
A bit of searching (I've been on prepper sites ) and it seems that tying a line to the corner with a Sheet Bend works. That might be enough. There are also adhesive grommet/tie-outs which might be an option. Will need to get some ordered once I'm back from the Braunton 150 and have a playBearbonesnorm wrote:Permavent sews easily Bob, as long as you double up on material / create a hem, it should offer enough strength for tie-outs. The Tyvek won't sew as well ... it will, just not as wellHow easy is Tyvek to sew/attach tie-out points? I'm not looking at hammock strength but just enough to attach guy lines at each corner.
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet.
I've made a Tyvek footprint to protect the groundsheet on my Lunar Solo
after reading up on it I used pva glue to hem it all the way round the edge.
You end up with 3 thicknesses at the corners
I then just hole punched it to add my "guys" made from kite string
surprisingly the pva is holding well with use.
after reading up on it I used pva glue to hem it all the way round the edge.
You end up with 3 thicknesses at the corners
I then just hole punched it to add my "guys" made from kite string
surprisingly the pva is holding well with use.
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Mark;
I've used a similar method when hemming fabric for kite tieouts.
To avoid the fabric pulling through I capture some thin line inside the hem before folding to spread the load over more than just the hole.
Then punch or sew just inside the captured line so the guy pulls the line and not the fabric.
I've used a similar method when hemming fabric for kite tieouts.
To avoid the fabric pulling through I capture some thin line inside the hem before folding to spread the load over more than just the hole.
Then punch or sew just inside the captured line so the guy pulls the line and not the fabric.