I see military parachutes are for sale in "Cheaper Than Dirt" catalog. Does anyone know if this type of material is waterproof? Im thinking tarp material.
Thanx, Bill
I see military parachutes are for sale in "Cheaper Than Dirt" catalog. Does anyone know if this type of material is waterproof? Im thinking tarp material.
Thanx, Bill
Parachutes are normally made from untreated or DWR ripstop nylon.
“Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it." -Terry Pratchett
Who said a parachute had to be air tight? It just has to have a lot of air resistance.
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OK, but it stands to reason that if it is only "air tight enough" then it is probably not "water tight enough".
Stoikurt
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Back to the point, why would you want a water tight hammock? I know I'm still a little wet behind the ears (that bad joke was for Hooch), but would a water tight hammock not collect water when you're in it? If your tarp is pitched correctly why would you need it to be water tight? Splatter effect?
I bet the parachute material would feel great for a hammock. If memory serves, it is a very soft material.
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