Wind proof fabric?

**Pipsissewa** · 06-18-2012, 19:49

Does anyone know the lightest fabric that is wind proof(ish)? I want to make a TED (top entry detachable) winter weather shield. The top will be vented with an organza strip. Thanks!

**Fronkey** · 06-18-2012, 19:54

Cuben as I'm sure you know. However, M50 is very wind resistant too and half the price. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Fronkey

**FLRider** · 06-18-2012, 19:56

I've not used it myself, but I've seen very good reviews of Thru-Hiker's Momentum 50 fabric. Supposedly, the triple-pass DWR treatment makes it very wind-resistant.

Hope it helps!

Edit: Fronkey beat me to it!

**Pipsissewa** · 06-19-2012, 05:35

OK, Thanks guys. That M50 sounds like exactly what I'm looking for. I really have my heart set on a cuben tarp, so I'm saving my pennies for one. That'll be my first cuben item.

At .69 ounces/square yard, that M50 isn't much heavier than cuben. And at almost half the cost, it'll make a decent weather shield. Thanks again!

**lukesteg** · 06-22-2012, 06:40

second M50. Very wind resistant. almost not breathable.

**MAD777** · 06-22-2012, 07:43

In my opinion, your TED bugnet design made from M50 is the ideal winter sock!

**Redoleary** · 06-22-2012, 10:30

IMHO I think you could do without the ridge cap. If you just clip the middle of each side to the RL it will be closed enough (assuming you're using it with a tarp).
Last year I made a TED inspired canvas hammock sock and, although it was actually a little too warm for the canvas to really come into its own, I had much less condensation issues and was still plenty warm and protected when I left the top flap open. Just something to think about.

**nacra533** · 06-22-2012, 14:10

Nothing wrong with M90 other than it's a little heavier. It's still pretty light stuff.

**Pipsissewa** · 06-23-2012, 05:59

Originally Posted by MAD777

In my opinion, your TED bugnet design made from M50 is the ideal winter sock!

Well, I guess I'd better make me one then!

Originally Posted by Redoleary

IMHO I think you could do without the ridge cap. If you just clip the middle of each side to the RL it will be closed enough (assuming you're using it with a tarp).
Last year I made a TED inspired canvas hammock sock and, although it was actually a little too warm for the canvas to really come into its own, I had much less condensation issues and was still plenty warm and protected when I left the top flap open. Just something to think about.

That's the plan. I think a TED winter sock will block the wind good enough without a cap. And, as you say, no cap should allow condensation to escape, at least to some extent. Great video, by the way!

Thanks guys!