Pertex

[wisenber]

I know, I know! I always seem to be obsessed with keeping both me and my gear warm and dry.

I was wondering if anyone has experimented with Pertex for a hammock sock. I've got a windshirt and an insulated shirt made out of the stuff, and the fabric qualities seem pretty good. It's not waterproof, but it is "shower proof". It seems to be pretty light ( I think the weights range from .9oz/yd to 1.3 oz/yd).
It's also got a capillary action between the inner and out threads of the fabric that are suppose to wick. It also packs down REALLY small.

Basically, I'm looking for a sock that will repel fog and mist and stop some wind while breathing and wicking the condensation away. Those qualities would free me up for some multi-day hikes in conditions where field drying might not be possible.

Just looking for some input...

[east_stingray]

I use a GoLite ultra 20 as a TQ, which has pertex endurance at the head and foot baffles. I've noticed that in the morning the pertex baffles are absolutely soaked on the outside, so it must do a really good job of repelling water... I never noticed dampness near my head before, so that means it was soaking into my sleep system.

[wisenber]

I've noticed that the capillary action works pretty well on my windshirt and my insulated shirt, but that is with my body heat driving it out. I usually hang my hammock socks over my ridgeline. I was wondering if the capillary effect would still happen with the heat source (me) being further from the fabric.

Pertex seems to be great for sleeping bags and garments, that's why I was thinking about trying it for a hammock sock or pod.

The next question would be, where does one buy it? The only place I've found so far is in the UK.
http://www.profabrics.co.uk/snap_sub...cs%3E%3EPertex

[Mule]

For the qualities you are looking for, I think the JRB poncho and weather cover kit are very nice. Breathable and light.

[wisenber]

I've got a Weathershield2 and a converted DriDucks. The Weathershield2 seems to trap too much moisture inside on the sil panels. The DriDucks material has all of the qualities, except it takes two of them to make a pod (which I currently use), and that is going to make my winter kit bulkier than what I want. Two DriDucks ponchos snapped together over a ridgleline does work over my peapod, it's just more bulk and weight than I want. I could probably live with the few extra ounces, but they are like two cantaloupes in volume. While I might admire that in a woman, I'd just assume skip that with my pack.

[warbonnetguy]

don't think anyone sells pertex retail in the usa.

[wisenber]

It looks like about $6/meter plus shipping at the UK website. If the shipping is not outrageous, it might not be bad.

Any thoughts on using it for a pod/sock Brandon?
If I order a Yeti, I'd like to keep it dry.

[warbonnetguy]

price isn't too bad, you'd pay 6$/yd for reg 1.1dwr here.

talk to them, they might be able to ship it for 20$ or so, if you get enough it would probably be worth it.

[Heber]

Ron at Mountain Laurel Designs says on his "fabric mojo" page that his experience is that Momentum (which you can get from thru-hiker) is as good or better than Pertex. My windshirt is made of momentum and it's great stuff.

[warbonnetguy]

i've seen both, haven't done any tests, but the pertex "looks" like it's probably more water resistent. a little bit crinkly. i was impressed by it. the momentum seems just like a softer smoother 1.1 ripstop with a good dwr. i liked the "feel" of the pertex better for the outer shell of a quilt or something. the stuff i saw was the pertex golite has on their tq.