Hi All,
Recently picked up a tyvek hexagonal cat cut tarp from Terra Rosa, a relative newcomer on the custom gear block.
http://www.terrarosagear.com/
Evan (the owner) sewed it up and had it out to us within a week. I was initially skeptical about tyvek as a tarp fabric, as conventional thinking is that it is only water resistant. But Henry Shires Tarptents use it for some models and it has held up fine in heavy downpours.
The tarp is crazy light at 280grams including seamsealing and guylines. Considerably lighter than my silnylon tarp. Ultralight gear is a rarity in Australia, so I'm pleased that this has taken off.
I should note that I do know the owner, but am in no way affiliated with the company, just wanted to give a heads up on a new spin on ultralight gear.
Wentworth
Recently picked up a tyvek hexagonal cat cut tarp from Terra Rosa, a relative newcomer on the custom gear block.
http://www.terrarosagear.com/
Evan (the owner) sewed it up and had it out to us within a week. I was initially skeptical about tyvek as a tarp fabric, as conventional thinking is that it is only water resistant. But Henry Shires Tarptents use it for some models and it has held up fine in heavy downpours.
The tarp is crazy light at 280grams including seamsealing and guylines. Considerably lighter than my silnylon tarp. Ultralight gear is a rarity in Australia, so I'm pleased that this has taken off.
I should note that I do know the owner, but am in no way affiliated with the company, just wanted to give a heads up on a new spin on ultralight gear.
Wentworth