30D silnylon vs 20D Silpoly?

**NickTx** · 02-22-2017, 23:04

I'm about to order a Superfly from Warbonnet and before I bug Brandon I thought I would ask all of you. I get that the 20D Silpoly is lighter, is the 30D silnylon more durable? Less stretchy? Better at repelling water? What are the differences? Thanks!

**TrailSlug** · 02-22-2017, 23:10

Originally Posted by NickTx

I'm about to order a Superfly from Warbonnet and before I bug Brandon I thought I would ask all of you. I get that the 20D Silpoly is lighter, is the 30D silnylon more durable? Less stretchy? Better at repelling water? What are the differences? Thanks!

SilNylon stretches and wets out or soaks in some water when it rains which requires the use of some shock cord guy lines to keep the tarp taught. It's also slightly stronger. SilPoly is the newer lighter and fast becoming the go to fabric for tarps. Doesn't wet out nor stretch at least not near as much as SilNylon does.

**Kroma** · 02-22-2017, 23:15

Not much out there on the subject but I managed to scrape up these....

Silpoly Vs Silnylon:
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...lpoly+silnylon

Tarp material:
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...lpoly+silnylon

Tarps - SilNylon vs SilPoly vs CF:
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...lpoly+silnylon

Silpoly vs silnylon for tarp:
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...lpoly+silnylon

SilPoly or SilNylon Pro/Con:
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...lpoly+silnylon

tarp material, pros and cons.:
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...lpoly+silnylon

**NickTx** · 02-22-2017, 23:15

Originally Posted by TrailSlug

SilNylon stretches and wets out or soaks in some water when it rains which requires the use of some shock cord guy lines to keep the tarp taught. It's also slightly stronger. SilPoly is the newer lighter and fast becoming the go to fabric for tarps. Doesn't wet out nor stretch at least not near as much as SilNylon does.

Thanks Trailslug ��. 20D Silpoly it will be

**NickTx** · 02-22-2017, 23:17

Originally Posted by Kroma

Not much out there on the subject but I managed to scrape up these....

Silpoly Vs Silnylon:
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...lpoly+silnylon

Tarp material:
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...lpoly+silnylon

Tarps - SilNylon vs SilPoly vs CF:
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...lpoly+silnylon

SilPoly or SilNylon Pro/Con:
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...lpoly+silnylon

Thanks for the links Kroma!

**Kroma** · 02-22-2017, 23:22

Originally Posted by NickTx

Thanks for the links Kroma!

no problem...there were about 10 other threads I could have linked too but I gave up...hope you enjoy the results of the forum search!

**NickTx** · 02-22-2017, 23:37

Originally Posted by Kroma

no problem...there were about 10 other threads I could have linked too but I gave up...hope you enjoy the results of the forum search!

Off topic but, you are in Texas, have you been to Lost Maples? I'm headed out there in a couple weeks to test new gear, including the Superfly. Just wondered if you had been what you thought.

**Kroma** · 02-23-2017, 07:53

Originally Posted by NickTx

Off topic but, you are in Texas, have you been to Lost Maples? I'm headed out there in a couple weeks to test new gear, including the Superfly. Just wondered if you had been what you thought.

I haven't been out there yet....it's on my list of places to visit soon though! Pictures make it look nice.

**OneClick** · 02-23-2017, 11:38

>>> Mamajamba 20D Silpoly

Just got this and I love it. I've been using the 30D nylon in a mamajamba and superfly for over 5 years. NO PROBLEMS after ice, snow, wind, everything. But I figured I'd try the poly for less stretch.

**WayneSmith** · 10-19-2017, 15:47

Originally Posted by markr6

>>> Mamajamba 20D Silpoly

Just got this and I love it. I've been using the 30D nylon in a mamajamba and superfly for over 5 years. NO PROBLEMS after ice, snow, wind, everything. But I figured I'd try the poly for less stretch.

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Hows the new tarp going?