[pct-l] Tyvek

[CHUCK CHELIN]

Good evening, Lisa,

A Tyvek ground cloth will get ratty over time but how long it lasts will
depend upon how much you walk on it.  I have one with about 100 night's use
and I could easily pack it for another long hike today.  Maybe you could
plan on two or possibly three for the entire hike.

I like to throw a new one in the clothes washer a time or two to loosen it
up and make it softer and less crinkly.

Enjoy your planning,

Steel-Eye

-Hiking the Pct since before it was the PCT – 1965

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On Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 6:39 PM, Lisa Seeley <seeleylisa at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm using tyvek as my ground cloth under my tent. Anyone know how long it
> will last? I need to know how many to make & when to send myself a fresh
> piece from home. Thanks, Lisa
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