View Full Version : Tent footprint- better than Tyvek, but can't remember what it is????
Years ago I found a material online that was marketed as better than Tyvek for ground cloths. It's white and wrinkly, but thinner, lighter and quieter than Tyvek. I have no idea what it is, but I'd love to get more for a different tent I need a footprint for. Any ideas? This was probably 10 years ago.
Rowdy Yates
11-05-2023, 13:10
Years ago I found a material online that was marketed as better than Tyvek for ground cloths. It's white and wrinkly, but thinner, lighter and quieter than Tyvek. I have no idea what it is, but I'd love to get more for a different tent I need a footprint for. Any ideas? This was probably 10 years ago.
I would be interested in this material also, IF any knows what it is!!
I would be interested in this material also, IF any knows what it is!!
I think I found it- Tyvek 1443. Now to figure out where to buy it. Google found me this article and it must have been what I read before. I hope posting a link another forum is okay.... https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/525-The-Definitive-Tyvek-Article-Part-1
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325655295431?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&srsltid=AfmBOopIWxQkxtjwG1Vc0_dnJpxONgSvAP5uwPG5mI SF0y_9pZ7_F3Qa55I&com_cvv=d30042528f072ba8a22b19c81250437cd47a2f3033 0f0ed03551c4efdaf3409e
No Match
11-06-2023, 10:16
It is widely known as 'kite cloth' on eBay. In Australia & Europe, it is often called Tyvek Gold, widely available on eBay, and yes, I love this stuff, about as flexible as a wet dish cloth.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325655295431?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&srsltid=AfmBOopIWxQkxtjwG1Vc0_dnJpxONgSvAP5uwPG5mI SF0y_9pZ7_F3Qa55I&com_cvv=d30042528f072ba8a22b19c81250437cd47a2f3033 0f0ed03551c4efdaf3409e
LazyLightning
11-06-2023, 20:07
Looks nice if it's as good as they say. I use the new roofing underlayment paper that's like tyvek but stronger and definitely water proof, also free in my case. It is not lighter and more flexible but not far off (from regular tyvek not this light stuff).
misterblitz
11-06-2023, 21:00
It's also available on Amazon.
Years ago I found a material online that was marketed as better than Tyvek for ground cloths. It's white and wrinkly, but thinner, lighter and quieter than Tyvek. I have no idea what it is, but I'd love to get more for a different tent I need a footprint for. Any ideas? This was probably 10 years ago.
Isn't that still Tyvek?
I use a large trash bag cut down the sides so it opens up lengthwise. It's waterproof, fairly puncture resistant, doesn't crinkle too loud, inexpensive. One bag works pretty well for a 1-person tent.
Now I use a 2-person tent (which really is just a roomy 1-person. couldn't imagine 2 people would be comfortable) so I welded two trash bags together. Total weight under 2oz.