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Subject:Re: Thoughts on tyvek (westy cover)
From:Chris S
Date:Fri, 27 May 2011 12:40:36 -0400

Got pics?

Since it holds water, are there issues with vapor breathability?

I heard of hikers using tyvek to insulate their tents in the winter. 

Chris.

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Dnia May 27, 2011 o godz. 11:23 Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> Recently I made a westy cover out of $1/yard tyvek. I love it. Here are some
> thoughts:
> 
> 1. It will roll into a small ball and stash under the seat or in a closet,
> which is great.
> 
> 2. It takes exactly 40 yards of 40 inch material (look on ebay). You will
> have only a few square feet left over.
> 
> 3. You almost can't tear it.
> 
> 4. You CAN burn it. Ask me how I know. Turn off the light on your sewing
> machine and use some other light source.
> 
> 5. Amazingly, it holds water like you wouldn't believe (it has a very soft
> feel, seems like water would pour right through). You have to leave an
> opening in the "luggage rack" to drain it or you might not get the cover off
> the car for a long time after a rain.
> 
> Jim