Just went camping this week end in the desert. here in idaho the desert is covered with alot of rocks. On top of that, I bought a new sleeping bag and was trying to figure out where i could get tyvek without spendin 60 dollars on a whole roll of it at the home depot. where can i get pieces cut to the sizes i want?
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Where to buy tyvek?
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Stop by any new home construction area and you'll probably find some framers wrapping the house. If you ask politely, they can probably cut you off a length. I believe the standard is 9' wide.
What exactly are you expecting the Tyvek to do for you. It sure wont cushion you against the rocks, and was primarily invented to act as an air infiltration barrior for a house that would let moisture migrate out.
What exactly are you expecting the Tyvek to do for you. It sure wont cushion you against the rocks, and was primarily invented to act as an air infiltration barrior for a house that would let moisture migrate out.
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It will prevent water from seeping into your sleeping gear/pack.
Put the printed side down.
Some people put it under their tents, others, who tarp it, use it as a groundcloth.
I've been told that washing it a couple times will soften it up, reducing the noiseyness of it.
I got mine from a construction contractor just by asking.
Put the printed side down.
Some people put it under their tents, others, who tarp it, use it as a groundcloth.
I've been told that washing it a couple times will soften it up, reducing the noiseyness of it.
I got mine from a construction contractor just by asking.
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Being a carpenter, I wouldn't use it for much of anything. If I'm looking for waterproofing, one of the "survival" ponchos work well or just get a small sheet of 10mil plastic or a tarp.
Just my .02 worth
Bob Mills
Just my .02 worth
Bob Mills
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You don't have to buy a whole roll, they will cut the roll with a chop saw if you ask. It has many advantages over plastic being much stronger (applications for cordage), is much more abrasion and puncture resistant, and will breath moisture while blocking rain. It was reformulated a few years back, and is significantly more durable now. However even the older type is still really durable, I just helped a friend sheet up the side of a barn this weekend. It is a fairly versatile material, I watched a friend make a set of oilskins in about five minutes from a piece and some duct tape.
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thatmguy said:
Yes, wrinkle the hell out of it by balling it up over and over and then put it in the washing machine with a bit of soap. Drip dry it over a fense or the like. It gets very pliable like fabric while still maintaining its stregth and waterproofness.
It is truly amazing stuff and kicks plastics butt in every way.
Skam
