[pct-l] Re: pct-l Digest, Vol 29, Issue 11

[wpsnotebook at charter.net (Richard Woods)]

My guess is tyvek too, but I just read a mention of spinnaker fabric - 
any sources? Kevlar?

Mo Jo

On Sunday, September 11, 2005, at 06:36  PM, dsaufley@sprynet.com wrote:

> My guess is Tyvek.
>
> L-Rod
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard Woods <wpsnotebook@charter.net>
> Sent: Sep 11, 2005 11:39 AM
> To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] Re: pct-l Digest, Vol 29, Issue 11
>
> Don't think I'd use velcro either. Henry Shires sez to paint non-skid
> lines on the inside bottom of my tarptent with a mix of 1 tbsp clear
> 100% silicon sealer mixed with 2-3 tbsp mineral spirits or paint
> thinner. Paint it on with a disposable brush. When dry the lines feel
> slightly tacky, but don't really collect dirt much, and what does
> attach washes right off. Keeps your bag from sliding around inside, and
> the tent from sliding around on the space blanket. You could likely do
> the same with the tyvek, or mylar, although it might be wise to test a
> small spot first.
>
> FWIW my first trip out with my new Squall 2 got me some holes in the
> tent bottom to repair. Held it up to the light and found a half dozen
> or so pinholes primarily in the area where my bag was spread. Same
> sealer mix is used to repair holes and seal seams in silnylon.
>
> Which is more puncture resistant, a space blanket or Tyvek?
>
> On Sunday, September 11, 2005, at 10:02  AM,
> pct-l-request@mailman.backcountry.net wrote:
>
>> From: "Marshall Karon" <m.karon@comcast.net>
>> Date: Sat Sep 10, 2005  7:26:09  PM US/Pacific
>> To: <Hiker97@aol.com>, <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
>> Cc:
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Tent Ground Cloth
>>
>>
>> Why? Why Velcro? Why fix it to the bottom of a tent? Just leave it
>> separate. Use Tyvek. Packing will be far easier if you don't attach
>> anything to your tent. I actually use a 1.5 oz Mylar space blanket on
>> the inside. If I'm careful, it doesn't rip. Sure, it is noisy and if
>> you are a slope you slip. The bottom of the silnylon tent wears well.
>> Works for me.
>>
>>
>> Marshall Karon
>> Portland, OR
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: <Hiker97@aol.com>
>> To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
>> Cc: <Rattlesnake5648@Yahoo.com>; <carolwbruno@yahoo.com>
>> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 7:06 PM
>> Subject: [pct-l] Tent Ground Cloth
>>
>>
>>> I am thinking of using a SpaceBlanket as a tent ground cloth.  It
>>> would have
>>> international orange on one side.  I would Velcro it to the  bottom
>>> of my
>>> tent (with silicone seam sealer) with the orange side toward the
>>> ground.
>>>
>>> This way I could use my freestanding tent as a signal if I picked it
>>> up and
>>> pointed/waved it toward someone.  The SpaceBlanket is a little
>>> heavier than
>>> Tyveck, but I think it might be worth it.
>>>
>>> I am still thinking about this.  Anyone have an opinion????  I  think
>>> I got
>>> this idea from this list, but I cannot remember because I am  old.
>>>
>>> Your hiking buddy, Switchback
>>> Safety First and Signaling Hiker
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