Tyvek? Could it be done?

[BABO]

I was thinking of using some Tyvek home wrap to try to build my hammock. Also thinking of trying a cat tarp as well. This stuff comes in like 12' x 50' rolls. Has anyone ever thought of using it.

We use it as ground cloth under a tent, with no problems.

Made a rain suit out of some last year works great.

Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.

BABO

[warraghiyagey]

How many cats does it take to make a tarp??:confused:

[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

Hammocks need to be made from breathable material IME, but I would think a catenary-cut tarp could be done using Tyvek.

[BlackCloud]

Search the threads, many already use it as a ground cloth. I utilize it as a vapor barrier when sleepin in shelters....

[Hana_Hanger]

If the type of Tyvek you pick could endure your weight...I don't see why not.
There are many different types of Tyvek...
including the kind Kites are made of.

http://www.materialconcepts.com/pages/dupont-tyvek.asp

This link explains a few of them in great detail.

Have fun...either way Hammock hanging is a tad above the rest!:D

oops forgot this link
http://www2.dupont.com/Tyvek/en_US/products/about_pgs/about_tyvek.html

Maybe buy a cover and convert it to a hammock...
Protective covers manufactured with 100% DuPont™ Tyvek® provide superior protection from harmful environmental conditions, are lightweight and exceptionally breathable, and strong, durable and long lasting.
http://www2.dupont.com/Tyvek/en_US/uses_apps/covers/index.html

[t-bor]

i meet a man near erwin last year whose gear was made completly out of tyvek he didnt have a pack it was more of a belt and its no suprise his trail name was tyvek he slept in a tyvek envolope and was hiking barefoot

[Lanthar Mandragoran]

there's a microperf soft sided tyvek (may be in the links above)

[Hooch]

I was thinking of using some Tyvek home wrap to try to build my hammock. Also thinking of trying a cat tarp as well.......Has anyone ever thought of using it. Yup (http://www.peak.org/~webdawg/DIYGear/TyvekTarp/index.html). It's been done. I have to second FD's notion about doing a Tyvek hammock, though. I think that a hammock should be made out of breathable material, otherwise you'll probably have a condensation issue.

[Tinker]

I doubt that Tyvek would make a strong enough hammock, and nylon fabrics, at 2 oz./sq.yd. and less are probably lighter. It would probably get more breathable (and weaker) with use as a hammock. If you try it in your back yard and it doesn't work, you can tell others to skip the trouble.

[Lanthar Mandragoran]

I doubt that Tyvek would make a strong enough hammock, and nylon fabrics, at 2 oz./sq.yd. and less are probably lighter. It would probably get more breathable (and weaker) with use as a hammock. If you try it in your back yard and it doesn't work, you can tell others to skip the trouble.

Depends on if you were hell-bent on sewing it or simply doing the W-fold / wrap thing that a lot of DIY hammockers do. If the W-fold / wrap, all you do is cut a sheet to size and Tyvek is likely to be strong enough... If you're sewing webbing tie outs, not so much...