I'm not sure where that hammer comes from--it kind of defeats the purpose of your lighweight tent if you have that heavy hammer along. I use the Tyvek, too.
Interesting and instructive. But, I think I wouldn't mind the extra couple pounds for a lightweight one-man tent that definitely keeps the rain out and I can set up in the wind and rain without too much difficulty. Get your sleeping bag wet and you'll be packing more pounds anyway. Just what works for me...I'm not the type that needs to go 40 miles in one day either and I'm not a 20-somthing that can just tough everything out.
@59Gretsch Tyvek comes in 9 foot long rolls zpacks dot com sells it for $3/linear foot or $3 /square yard but I suspect you could get a better price in a DIY construction store.
Well, If you have sold some to people, hopefully you gave no waranty on them. I have done restoration work on many houses and Tyvek that is over ten years old, that was behind vinyl siding or brick, becomes brittle and tears as easliy as paper. Can only imagine Tyvek exposed to the elements may last half that time or less. Even had some older stuff fall apart just from touching it. Tyvek seems tough, but only for a short time, relatively speaking.
Much better ways to put that tarp up with the exact same materials. Thats a disater in the wind. Better than my first tarp atempts though. Hopefully your on the trail now. Good luck.
oh this is the first try with a silly pinching clip - now used with the rock and noose instead. much stronger and last's longer. Ill have to load a video.
Is it possible to make a Tyvek shirt and a Tyvek belt?
solobackpacking 1 year ago
You could also just use a ridge line
ArtisanTony 1 year ago
Good job! I hope it worked out for you. Tyvek is a grrat product.
AcowpieB 1 year ago
Room for two? You could fit a family of four or Five in there.
knarfster 1 year ago
I'm not sure where that hammer comes from--it kind of defeats the purpose of your lighweight tent if you have that heavy hammer along. I use the Tyvek, too.
kc7fys 1 year ago
@kc7fys He said the hammer is in place of a rock, since he doesn't have one. At least listen if you are going to take the time to watch the video.
knarfster 1 year ago
It's a little gauche to appear without a shirt. Still, a good video
kc7fys 1 year ago
Interesting and instructive. But, I think I wouldn't mind the extra couple pounds for a lightweight one-man tent that definitely keeps the rain out and I can set up in the wind and rain without too much difficulty. Get your sleeping bag wet and you'll be packing more pounds anyway. Just what works for me...I'm not the type that needs to go 40 miles in one day either and I'm not a 20-somthing that can just tough everything out.
koky5150 2 years ago
I'm wondering what size these rolls come in, not length but how wide.
This is a brilliant ground tarp or disposable shelter.
59Gretsch 2 years ago
@59Gretsch Tyvek comes in 9 foot long rolls zpacks dot com sells it for $3/linear foot or $3 /square yard but I suspect you could get a better price in a DIY construction store.
kd5txo 5 months ago
lol there's no rocks around
ckisawesome 2 years ago
Well, If you have sold some to people, hopefully you gave no waranty on them. I have done restoration work on many houses and Tyvek that is over ten years old, that was behind vinyl siding or brick, becomes brittle and tears as easliy as paper. Can only imagine Tyvek exposed to the elements may last half that time or less. Even had some older stuff fall apart just from touching it. Tyvek seems tough, but only for a short time, relatively speaking.
hrwulf 2 years ago
Got 600 PCT trail miles on my Tyvek ground cloth, still holding up fine....
meadowrock 2 years ago
I knew those Walmart poles were good for something!
jaythom256 3 years ago
Much better ways to put that tarp up with the exact same materials. Thats a disater in the wind. Better than my first tarp atempts though. Hopefully your on the trail now. Good luck.
imfaver 3 years ago
Absolutely terrible idea.
TheLoneWrangler 4 years ago
oh this is the first try with a silly pinching clip - now used with the rock and noose instead. much stronger and last's longer. Ill have to load a video.
mrbrendons 4 years ago
good luck mate, proberbly just one of those days when everything just keeps falling, cheers
stevevox1 4 years ago
lol yea for the video is was not a good demo but the live one on one with mountainering guy was better.
mrbrendons 4 years ago
I hope your not trying to sell that
stevevox1 4 years ago
lol. I have sold 3 and am/are making an upgraded version with a sleeping pouch/bivy
mrbrendons 4 years ago