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Lycra Mesh vs. Spandura

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May 25, 2011 at 8:04 pm #1274425

Lawson Kline
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@mountainfitter

Which type of material do you prefer for a front pocket?

May 25, 2011 at 10:48 pm #1741268

Ed Tyanich
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@runsmtns

Lawson,

Spandura is pretty tough. OR uses it/or used it in their Flex-Tex Gaiters. It isn't super stretchy though. Granite Gear also uses it or somthing nearly identical on their side pockets and the stretch panels on their packs.

May 26, 2011 at 9:12 am #1741395

Daryl and Daryl
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@lyrad1
Locale: Pacific Northwest, USA, Earth

The stuff I've seen on the web runs about 9 ounces per square yard. Kinda heavy. Is this the stuff you are considering?

May 26, 2011 at 9:55 am #1741417

Terry Trimble
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@socal-nomad
Locale: North San Diego county

Osprey use Spandura on most of their pack stuff it pockets.
Terry

May 26, 2011 at 12:24 pm #1741461

Lawson Kline
BPL Member

@mountainfitter

It seems as if most pack pockets are infact Durastretch and not Spandura since they seem to stretch 4 way which seems to be a trait of Durastretch. It could be the material I have seen though. I figured it would be heavy as well but OWFINC sells a version that only weighs 5.6oz which is much lighter then most Lycra Mesh plus it has to be more durable..

May 26, 2011 at 3:34 pm #1741556

Brendan Swihart
BPL Member

@brendans
Locale: Fruita CO

The lycra mesh that Quest sells is 5oz/yd and it's awesome. It's a fine mesh so is less likely to snag and it's super tough. I've used it for front and side pockets and it's been through lots of bushwacking without a single snag or hole.
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