Second opinion on this poly tarp

[sporehead]

I'm about to start getting stuff together for a custom poly tarp and came across this one http://www.acehardware.com/product/i...ductId=4050003

The weight is listed as 105g but I am skeptical. Are poly tarps ever this light or is the weight meant 105g/yd? I'm trying to get the lightest tarp in camo I can so this would be great.

[MDSH]

Pretty sure that means grams per yard. It would be a fabric f about about a 3.7 ounces.

Used a lot of poly tarps over the years. The 8x10 weave is a nice density. But you're looking at a tarp that weighs probably 5 pounds.

[SilvrSurfr]

I tried the poly tarp route - took about ten minutes for those grommets to fail. You don't usually see "lightest" and "poly tarp" in the same sentence! That will weigh a lot, and won't pack down very small.

[sporehead]

Ya I figured it would weigh more than that.

I know poly tarps aren't light but they may be my only choice, I have one now. I'd love to get something lighter but the rainproofing and durability are important to me. I live outside full time and I need something that can take a lot of abuse. I need something that I can roll up in or on, throw around, run into sharp limbs with etc. The more expensive alternatives would never last. I thought of tyvek but it's not as waterproof and is bright white. I like to blend into the background, not the snow.

If anyone has any other suggestions that would be great. I'm trying to shed weight, not add it.

[Fish<><]

For $25 plus shipping, you can get camo 70d coated rip stop from diygearsupply.
http://diygearsupply.com/product/70d...ded-to-cart=44

If I didn't have stuff on the way to make my own new setup, I would offer to make a standard 10x10 hex if you paid shipping. Maybe someone can help you out that's closer to where you are if you don't know how to use a machine.

[Fish<><]

Oh and a finished tarp of that size and material will weigh a little more than a pound finished weight.

[youbet]

If you use the grommets, run your ridgeline or whatever line through the grommet to form a loop and place a toggle of some sort in the loop and pull tight it will save the grommets from failing so soon. and it will remain a little adjustable.

[sporehead]

My Grandma has a sewing machine but she said it's broken and she doesn't know what or where. I can look at it later. If I can't get it figured out, I may need someone else to fashion something up for me. I have a special design I have been working on so I would have to get a few other materials before that happens. I'm going to stay away from grommets.

Is 70D coated rip stop nylon just as durable and waterproof as poly? It really has to hold up for me. Some materials let water through when there is a solid object in contact with the material. Is this material like that?

[MDSH]

My Grandma has a sewing machine but she said it's broken and she doesn't know what or where. I can look at it later. If I can't get it figured out, I may need someone else to fashion something up for me. I have a special design I have been working on so I would have to get a few other materials before that happens. I'm going to stay away from grommets.

Is 70D coated rip stop nylon just as durable and waterproof as poly? It really has to hold up for me. Some materials let water through when there is a solid object in contact with the material. Is this material like that?

70d is usually coated with polyurethane and is probably your best choice if you can stand the weight. It is waterproof and probably tougher than the polypro tarps.

[sporehead]

Thanks for the fast reply. My current 8x10 poly tarp is something like 3.8lbs. Hoping my design is either lighter or the same weight for a larger area. I'll have to do the math on it. To give you an idea of what I'm after: 8.5'x11' hex tarp with no see um at the doors, grizz beak doors (maybe different material) and removable bathtub floor. Hence the dilemma on material...