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    WW $1.50 bin surprise!

    So I thought I'd check by a nearby Walmart for some cheap fabrics. I was just feeling everything, because it's not labeled anyway, and I felt something that I though might be ripstop (I had bought some ripstop the day earlier so I somewhat knew how it felt). I bought it and I know it's not ripstop. It feels similar though, like some sort of canvas and is very light, same weight as my ripstop I'm sure. It seemed water resistant so I checked it.. VERY water resistant, water rolled right off.

    So I went online to see how to check if it was waterproof. I came across this:
    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=1795

    I performed the 'O' trick and couldn't blow through it at all! I quickly ran up and grabbed my ripstop and I failed on that one too. So I decided to put them to the ultimate test; I cupped each fabric and filled it with water. I only waited 20-30 minutes but the results seem fairly promising.

    The ripstop was actually a little wet underneath. But after I dumped the water and felt, only one section felt wet, like it was waterproof but with a leak. The mystery material left maybe really slight moisture.

    So, after this longwinded post.. are these waterproof? Are they not? Do I need farther testing? Can they be used for tarps? I plan on using a bit as a tarp just to see. (Really, THAT'S the ultimate test). And the mystery material is odd, it's fuzzy on the frayed side.. here's a picture:

    http://postimage.org/image/1sod7ryec/

    Sorry that it's a bit blurry :/
    Last edited by Cralls; 11-15-2010 at 19:08. Reason: Picture didn't work :/

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    It is most likely DWR (Durable Water Repellant). Take a piece and drape it into a bucket and fill the bucket half full. Tie the fabric and lift the "ball" of water, if it weeps water droplets, it's DWR.

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    hmm very very few tiny droplets appeared. So if it's DWR, is it good for tarp? For hammock?

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    Good for hammock, quilts, and the like.

    Marginal for a tarp unless you siliconize it. (search DIY forum for DIY Silnylon)
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    or if you experience minimal intensity rain- big storms might cause 'misting' or leakage, but drizzle/sprinkles might be resisted adequately.
    KM (who did that exact thing for one of her tarps...)

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    Quote Originally Posted by KerMegan View Post
    or if you experience minimal intensity rain- big storms might cause 'misting' or leakage, but drizzle/sprinkles might be resisted adequately.
    KM (who did that exact thing for one of her tarps...)
    Darn! Because camping in SE Asia for a while will probably need full protection.. Especially since I can't get more if I need it :/

    Well thank you both, I'll have to keep searching then! >:/

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    don't give upon it

    try the diy sil coating some have mentioned. Some have had good results.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cralls View Post
    Darn! Because camping in SE Asia for a while will probably need full protection.. Especially since I can't get more if I need it :/

    Well thank you both, I'll have to keep searching then! >:/
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    Thank you so much! I think I'll try that, I mean.. for $1.50...

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