I have recently acquired a DCF tarp from Hammock gear in camo and these are my first impressions when I received it: WOW this thing is light and WOW this thing does not pack small. I used it this weekend and can't say it is the best thing since sliced bread but don't dislike it either, there are pros and cons to everything. Your original post was about the cons so here is what I noticed. The rain was loud like being in a pole shed with metal roof as opposed to shingles. You can hear both but it is a sharp noise. Also, I knew exactly the minute that daybreak started. I don't love it or hate it.
I agree with Kitsapcowboy: "Getting your priorities straight makes all the difference in deciding whether Cuben is right for you. For some, it's the only way to go, but I would argue that CF is not the ultimate hiking solution for everyone out there."
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