I'm not sure if I would like the Camo or the Green. What are the pros and cons of them other than 2 ounces and $65 difference?
Also how small/big does it pack down???
I'm not sure if I would like the Camo or the Green. What are the pros and cons of them other than 2 ounces and $65 difference?
Also how small/big does it pack down???
CF doesn't pack down well. I have a 11' WP tarp and ended up getting a 15L stuff sack. I went with the camo just BC I like.
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Camo gives more shade/less greenhouse effect in the heat. Camo obviously is better for stealth camping. Green is lighter, packs up smaller. I have both; green standard hex and camo winter palace x 2. If I had to do it again, I think I would stick with green. I prefer less bulk, less weight and less expensive. The camo looks awesome, though.
CF doesn't pack as small as SilPoly. It's obviously lighter. Cons are price and some would say durability. Pro is once again weight. I've tried to convince my self to buy one but the price and fear of having a branch puncture it has ultimately led to me sticking with my SilPoly tarp. Are you trying to decide between 11 ft and 12 ft?
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Like you said a little weight and a "bit" of additional bulk that you would most likely never notice. It's up to you which one you like. I personally like camo myself.
Punctures are just not a big deal with Cuben. I carry a 2"x2" piece of cuben repair tape. I've only had one small hole in 4 years of using cuben tarps. The tape repairs a hole in a few seconds and the repair actually makes that spot stronger than the rest of the tarp.
Here's a good video by Sintax77 on whether to purchase a Cuben Fiber tarp or not ...
https://youtu.be/ampCg0UhFzw
The bulk & weight penalties are the only drawbacks, in my opinion. I've had both and much prefer the camo - and I'm not a huge camo fan otherwise.
It's awesome.
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