Waterproof Nylon?

[CJS Knives]

hey guys i am looking for a waterproof nylon rain fly for my hammock.

i want something that can pack tight, as i like to pack light and small when i am out. i am told that regular nylon isnt waterproof, is this true?

what kind of material is a regular fly made out of?

this is what i bought and i am not happy with it.. it is too big, heavy and bulky when folded.. i got the 10x10 tarp...
http://www.bigrockoutfitters.com/ind...e2dee8ceaa7410

[Pj1008]

You heard right, regular nylon is not waterproof. What your looking for is silnylon. It's basically regular nylon impregnated with silicon to make it waterproof.

Are you looking to make a tarp or buy one?

[CJS Knives]

You heard right, regular nylon is not waterproof. What your looking for is silnylon. It's basically regular nylon impregnated with silicon to make it waterproof.

Are you looking to make a tarp or buy one?

i have thought about making it, but i am not sold on the idea yet. i have a sewing machine and have made stuff in the past.. but still in the research part. once i have more info i will be able to better make a decision.

i will look into the Silnylon. thanks for the suggestion

[gmcttr]

Silnylon tarps: Warbonnet Outdoors, Wilderness Logics, OES

Silnylon and other materials to make your own: D.I.Y. Gear Supply (scroll down)

[CJS Knives]

here are some good Silnylon links that i found...

http://www.basegear.com/equinox-ultralight-tarp.html
http://www.campbound.com/Eagles-Nest...FYXNKgod2i_nEQ
http://www.speerhammocks.com/Assets/...s/Silnylon.htm

[gmcttr]

here are some good Silnylon links that i found...

http://www.basegear.com/equinox-ultralight-tarp.html

This tarp has grommets which tend to tear out.

http://www.campbound.com/Eagles-Nest...FYXNKgod2i_nEQ

This is a polyurethane coated tarp and is much heavier than similar sized silnylon tarps

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