What would you recomend for a GOOD rainfly

**afasino** · 06-14-2012, 22:43

Im relatively ne to hammock camping. I made my hammock from ripstop nylon and paracord holding the ends together. It is suspended with nylon webbing about 1 1/2in thick and 15ft long on either side, they are threaded through D-rings and then double backed.

Anyways i still need a rainfly for it. Something light that doesnt leak when brushed against. I have heard that silicone impregnated nylon(sil-ny)works however its relatively expensive (about $11.50/yd)

Any suggestions or does anyone know where i can get it cheaper.

**Postal** · 06-14-2012, 22:58

Have seen some use Tyvek or how ever you spell it. Available at your local hardware store.

**Laochri** · 06-14-2012, 23:01

I was directed to go to "back woods day dreamer.com" for relatively cheap nylon and other DIY supply's.

http://www.backwoodsdaydreamer.com

The most expensive coated nylon is just over $12.00 yd. That is for making Packs and such. You can't beat it.

Good Luck!

**djminnesota** · 06-14-2012, 23:01

Tyvek, kelty noah, or guide gear (if your willing to do some seam sealing) would be good, inexpensive tarps for a newbie

**Pipsissewa** · 06-15-2012, 05:54

Originally Posted by afasino

... Something light that doesnt leak when brushed against. I have heard that silicone impregnated nylon works however its relatively expensive (about $11.50/yd)

Any suggestions or does anyone know where i can get it cheaper.

REALLY CHEAP and LEAKPROOF and PRETTY LIGHT: DIY tarp from 4- or 6-mil plastic sheeting comes to mind. There are threads about making one with cat cuts and taped edges and tape loop-tie outs. Good luck!

**Rooster** · 06-15-2012, 06:21

You should really consider replacing your nylon webbing with polyester webbing.

Nylon stretches.

**gmcttr** · 06-15-2012, 07:16

Originally Posted by afasino

...Anyways i still need a rainfly for it. Something light that doesnt leak when brushed against. I have heard that silicone impregnated nylon works however its relatively expensive (about $11.50/yd)

Any suggestions or does anyone know where i can get it cheaper.

Scroll down to the Silnylon 2nds for $5.50.......$2.95 if you want red.

**CatSplat** · 06-15-2012, 11:55

Yup, x2 on the DIYGS sil 2nds. I've done tarps from the 1.9oz (70D) red and 1.1oz grey and both turned out great.

**afasino** · 06-15-2012, 13:35

Do tarps leak or does water seep through when youtouch an area on it

**afasino** · 06-15-2012, 13:40

Originally Posted by Rooster

You should really consider replacing your nylon webbing with polyester webbing.

Nylon stretches.

I learned that my first night, it stretched quite a bit and everything settled into place. Since then it has virtually no stretch and none thats bothersome