Tyvek tarp?

[phourgenres]

I have a bunch leftover, and I was trying to figure out some uses for it on the trail. I weighed as to whether I would make a tarp of it. Has anyone had some experience as to whether it would continue to be waterproof for the entire trail?

[brianb2]

Go check out hammockforums.net and do a search for "ugly tarp". Lots has been written about making one of these.

[RockDoc]

We use tyvek for a grund coth, especially in shelters. Never thought of making a tarp out of it, sort of heavy compared to silnylon.

[squeezebox]

Free is a lot cheaper than silnylon.

[Violent Green]

Has anyone had some experience as to whether it would continue to be waterproof for the entire trail?

Tyvek's water resistance will last the entire trail, but you really need to pay attention to construction techniques. It's non-woven so sewing it can lead to problems.

Ryan