PolyCro Sheets

[tgbrowning]

For those who are interested, Gossamer Gear now has a larger polycro tarp available in addition to the 40" by 96" sheet which is sold two per package and costs $9.95. The new sheet is 72" by 96" and costs $9.

Here's the link:


http://gossamergear.com/shelters/she...oth-large.html

Here's a note from them explaining that there's a change in the weight:

As of 8-29-2012 the Large polycryo has changed from a 75 gauge material to a 100 gauge material. We are no longer able to obtain the 75 gauge. Please check the SPECS, as the weight has increased slightly.

[BER]

For those that have followed the clear tarp threads, two of these together could make a 12'x8' tarp for $18 and a little over 7oz. Just add tape and tie outs. Perhaps not as strong as cuben or sil, but way cheaper.

[Mort]

Question: Do you think this material is strong enough to be suitable to use as an inexpensive tarp? (Could wrap cord around a small encircled stone to secure tie-outs).

[BER]

Question: Do you think this material is strong enough to be suitable to use as an inexpensive tarp? (Could wrap cord around a small encircled stone to secure tie-outs).

Is it as strong as sil or cuben? No. But would it make for a nice tarp when you are expecting mild weather. Probably be fine. Here are a couple treads, some from another forum.

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...hlight=polycro

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-...hread_id=58958

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-...hread_id=59450

[2Tall]

Even with good scouting Ive had a rogue limb fall. once tering my cuben a couple inches. Wonder what the effect would be on plastic?? How would.the corners take to a taught pitch. I have no experience but I think.it would strectch wouldnt it. That and the greenhouse effect to boot.

[Shewie]

Question: Do you think this material is strong enough to be suitable to use as an inexpensive tarp? (Could wrap cord around a small encircled stone to secure tie-outs).

I've been using polycro in my Trailstar as a groundsheet, the same piece has lasted over twelve months and is still going strong.