Tyvek groundsheet footprint for tent
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Tyvek groundsheet footprint for tent
Postby Leaf T » Mon Dec 17, 2012 4:36 pm
Apparently Tyvek home wrap allows vapour to pass through but not liquid and is extremely light and durable. I also like the way it can be cut with scissors and doesn't need edge treatment so it's ideal to cut it to include the vestibule.
Has anybody tried it? Maybe a group buy or similar is the way to go if enough interest?
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet footprint for tent
Postby RonK » Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:45 pm
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet footprint for tent
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet footprint for tent
Postby Leaf T » Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:14 am
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet footprint for tent
Postby RonK » Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:36 am
Turn up around 4pm with a six pack.Andy wrote:Thanks guys, I tried feebay too but postage kills it for me. It is supposed to be very cheap so RonK's suggestion might be the go.
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet footprint for tent
Postby Aushiker » Mon Dec 31, 2012 1:25 pm
I haven't seen it used here in WA on building sites so not sure if you can get it a Bunnings or the like.
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet footprint for tent
Postby Leaf T » Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:47 am
I went up to the Kodak housing development thinking it might be a good place to try but it's all the blue foil backed stuff so no luck there. I was surprised though at how flimsy and cheap modern house construction looks. Couldn't see much in the way of insulation either.
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet footprint for tent
Postby festybiker » Sun Mar 17, 2013 4:51 pm
I too have an interest in trying out Tyvek as a lightweight tarp, groundsheet etc. It seems to be the go with the "ultra" lightweight nuts out there, in here and typing this post.
As a tradesman in Melbourne, i do not think it is yet available and cetainly not used mainstream in housing construction here. Would be happy to hear otherwise.
I will try some of the provided links above as i have only to date found Ebay US suppliers who charge by the meter and it seems confusing to work out the postage.
Keep in touch, i think Tyvek has yet to become as popular here as the US. Maybe its not that good, or maybe its just not that available and hence not that popular. From my research however it seems like its a great product for any touring cyclist.
Will let you know how i go.
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet footprint for tent
Postby Leaf T » Sun Mar 17, 2013 10:42 pm
I gave up for now. I ended up deciding to travel in Asia and not take the tent. I'll follow it up when I get back but that is several months away. Let me know if you get some though.
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet footprint for tent
Postby Regello » Mon Mar 25, 2013 10:20 pm
Hi festybiker, where did you order form? I need 4 meters x 2 meters.festybiker wrote:Tyvek ordered. will keep 'youse' posted.
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet footprint for tent
Postby festybiker » Tue Mar 26, 2013 8:37 am
As yet, it has not arrived.
let me know how you go too.
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet footprint for tent
Postby elStado » Fri May 17, 2013 12:18 am
It's a handy bit of material, basically it looks and feels like thick greaseproof paper except it is extremely durable and water resistant. It's also very light which is sometimes a challenge when there's a strong wind blowing as the groundsheet keeps trying to escape as you are trying to set up the tent on top of it.
I want to get some myself to make into a awning to go off the side of the car. As it's durable, water resistant, heat reflective and light weight it would be a perfect material for an awning on the campervan.
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet footprint for tent
Postby festybiker » Fri May 17, 2013 7:21 am
It has a rinderpest foam mat inside and a sleeping bag. Weighs in at a small pinch over 2kg. Certainly beats the canvas swag at 5kg.!!
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet footprint for tent
Postby Leaf T » Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:33 pm
Hi Festy,festybiker wrote:Nice Elstato, good idea. I have made a bivvybag out of it with some double sided tape and stick on Velcro. It's kinda like a Tyvek Pastie that I slip into on 1 side.
It has a rinderpest foam mat inside and a sleeping bag. Weighs in at a small pinch over 2kg. Certainly beats the canvas swag at 5kg.!!
Just wondering what you think of the Tyvek now that you've had it for a while. A friend mentioned making a bivvy bag to fit his sleeping bag like you did and it sounds like a good idea. Was there a reason for using tape? Is it not possible to stitch tyvek?
There's this place in Geelong which might be an option. http://www.cavalierart.com.au/catalog/c ... -and-sheet
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet footprint for tent
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet footprint for tent
Postby Aushiker » Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:26 am
Thanks for the link. Handy to know.zebee wrote:the guy from bushwalk forums has a shop now http://www.tiergear.com.au/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; selling tyvek and all sorts of other things.
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet footprint for tent
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Re: Tyvek groundsheet footprint for tent
Postby zebee » Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:30 pm
Andy wrote:He sells the lighter version of tyvek which I thought was only water resistant rather than waterproof?
Ask him... he's good at answering questions
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