Camping and Backpacking GEAR thread

Agreed. Great solution.
Find a construction site doing tyvek, and get a scap piece big enough.
Wash it in the washing machine to soften it, and make it quieter.

 

I would have never thought of Tyvek. I did a search and there is a seller on EBay that sells “kits” with self adhesive grommet strips for $18 plus shipping.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2652061533...8XoFY78S5q&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

I had to Google Tyvek...looks like Zpacks sells one for $20
https://zpacks.com/products/tyvek-groundsheet

 

It's the material they wrap houses in before putting on the siding. It's durable and waterproof and works wonderfully as a ground tarp

 

Good luck with that. Have you seen how much a roll of it costs???? They don't waste it.

Don't get caught taking it....

 

Lowes brand is significantly cheaper

 

**Tyvek is also not UV resistant. It's meant to be covered.

 

Fair point but most of the time they are covered by the actual tent itself so I’ve never stressed about that

 

Tyvek is good stuff, I've used it for years under the footprint that came with the tent. I don't use any grommets.

 

Most tent materials are not UV resistant either. That's why expedition tents for high altitude camps are made from polyester, not nylon.

 

I went to a site and asked.
Got enough for two of my tents.

 

25% off coupon right now...

$130 ICECO Camping Cot for Adults, Folding Cot for Camping, Portable Bed Sleeping Cot, Lightweight Backpacking Cot Strong Support 400 Lbs, Tent, Outdoor, Hiking, Travel, RV, Beach

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Got a few of these pieces of kit. I'm liking them more than the Milwaukee stuff but they're getting difficult to find.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C7muqPmyePg/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

 

I am not sure why it took me so long to get one of these, but if you harvest your own wood while camping this made gathering, and carrying it back to camp so much easier.

INNO STAGE Waxed Canvas Log...

$20 INNO STAGE Waxed Canvas Log Carrier Tote Bag,40"X19" Firewood Holder,Fireplace Wood Stove Accessories Green

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0779BJMQ3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

I’ve always used my sleeping pad to gather firewood but that’s pretty cool!