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    Pretty interesting test results of RSBTR silpoly fabrics

    Over at backpackinglight Richard Nisley has posted some lab results on waterproofing that I thought folks here might want to take a look at:

    http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-...=904454#904454

    From the looks of things the membrane silpoly is a real winner fabric in terms of weight and waterproofing durability

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    Interesting write-up. Thanks for the info!
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