Re: Re: Tyvek ground cloth

Bruce - Stick with the polypro if it works for you, but the fabric-like
Tyvek (1443R) eliminates the noise problem found with the more plastic-like
Tyvek grades used for waterproofing buildings. A one-time wash of the Tyvek
in a washing machine also helps.

On Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 6:01 AM, Bruce Ivey <[email protected]> wrote:

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> I tried using Tyvek for a ground cloth and found it annoyingly noisy and
> slippery. Every little movement while in the sleeping bag made an awful
> crackly noise, and even a slight pitch to the ground made the whole tent
> slide downhill. Polypro is much more satisfactory.
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> Bruce Ivey
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