ARGON Sil Nylon

[boulderv7]

Hey all.I am really considering using Argon sil for new tarp.For those that have used this fabric in tarps,how is it behaving in high winds,compared to 1.1 silnylon?

Also i assume unlike cuben it blocks all the sun.

I've had mine out on only one really windy day, 30+ mph winds, and it held fine. Stretched a bit, but my tarp tensioners took care of that. Long term durability remains to be seen, but I have high hopes. It is really great material.

[anjea214]

Nice! I am still figuring out gear configuration in my pack, but I think I will be making some stuff sacks soon. Thanks for the heads up!

[MAD777]

I am on a business trip in Arizona but I scheduled a stopover in Texas for a few days to give my son the Argon tarp that I just finished. I will post pictures once we set it up!

[Celly]

Does the ARGON Sil Nylon have a "top" and "bottom"? I ordered several yards of black from Dutch (super awesome, by the way - THANKS!). It looks like one side is just slightly darker than the other. Is that supposed to be the top side of the tarp or the under side of the tarp? Does it matter?

[MAD777]

Silnylon is impregnated, not coated. Both sides are the same.

[MAD777]

Finally got mine pitched. It was a gift for my son in Texas.
The material is an absolute pleasure to work with. The tarp, guy lines (zing-it), loops of 3/42" shockcord on each tie-out, plus stuff sack all weighed in at 14.7 oz. This is the brown sil-Argon.

Now for the picture:
First, doors closed from the outside
Second, inside with WBBB
Third, doors tucked under with Son & Grandson


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[IRONFISH45]

I really dislike "camo", I see it everywhere, it is now in the fashion fad stage. Heaven forbid that I conform. Well my samples from Dutch arrived today. I spread the Agron samples out, then I picked the least appealing color out. I kept looking over the Camo, I picked the next least desirable color out. I hate to admit it, but the Camo seems to be my first choice on the Silnylon. I like it all with the exception of the red, which normally would have been my first choice. I am so glad to have the samples to feel and see the color. I just can't wait to get the fabric and get started.

[CountryRoads]

Does the ARGON Sil Nylon have a "top" and "bottom"? I ordered several yards of black from Dutch (super awesome, by the way - THANKS!). It looks like one side is just slightly darker than the other. Is that supposed to be the top side of the tarp or the under side of the tarp? Does it matter?

I think it looks like there is a slight difference because that fabric is down proof on one side since it was designed for making quilts.

Finally got mine pitched. It was a gift for my son in Texas.
The material is an absolute pleasure to work with. The tarp, guy lines (zing-it), loops of 3/42" shockcord on each tie-out, plus stuff sack all weighed in at 14.7 oz. This is the brown sil-Argon.

Now for the picture:
First, doors closed from the outside
Second, inside with WBBB
Third, doors tucked under with Son & Grandson


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Your tarp looks awesome MAD!

[dingbat]

I really dislike "camo", I see it everywhere, it is now in the fashion fad stage. Heaven forbid that I conform. Well my samples from Dutch arrived today. I spread the Agron samples out, then I picked the least appealing color out. I kept looking over the Camo, I picked the next least desirable color out. I hate to admit it, but the Camo seems to be my first choice on the Silnylon. I like it all with the exception of the red, which normally would have been my first choice. I am so glad to have the samples to feel and see the color. I just can't wait to get the fabric and get started.

Yeah, I hear you. I got a couple yards of the camo to check out. Spread it out over the couch and my wife walked in the room. Her reaction on seeing it was, "Wow, that's pretty."
It does look really nice. Got to see how if it's functional or just fashionable though.

[BrianMD]

Hydrostatic head pressure, meaning? Is that a strength rating for the nylon?