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Oct 26, 2012 at 5:56 pm #1924597
I'm with John Devitt–I would prefer 84" x 36" sheets. If people really want a sheet that is 84" x 30", they could always cut 6" off the side, and then use their vacuum sealer to make 6" bombproof envelopes for their Kahtoola Microspikes, tent stakes, or whatever else they can think of.
Oct 26, 2012 at 6:06 pm #192460060 X 96 would be my order and thanks for supplying the goods.
Jay
Oct 29, 2012 at 10:12 pm #192527360×96 is ideal for me.
Nov 1, 2012 at 9:25 am #1925831I added the 30×84 and 60×96 to my website today. They are instock and ready to ship. The longer sizes will be added in a week or two when I get more material instock. Also I am now offering $5.00 First Class International Shipping.
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LawsonNov 1, 2012 at 10:22 am #1925840Hi Lawson,
I see the groundsheets are listed as "Features: Lightweight, Durable, Water-resistant, Compact". How water-resistant are they?
Edit: NM, found this: http://industrialpackaging.dupont.com/4products/index.html
Nov 5, 2012 at 3:43 pm #1926539Got my 30×84 sheet today. Same stiff, yet slick Tyvek that most are used to except slightly less burly. I think this could be a great compromise for those folks who are leery of polycro's perceived lack of durability, yet don't want to carry standard "heavy" Tyvek. Some field testing will tell the tale.
Ryan
Nov 12, 2012 at 6:11 pm #1927879I have sold quite a few of these ground sheets so far and was wondering if there was any other feedback?
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LawsonNov 12, 2012 at 6:30 pm #1927887Used mine for two nights on the AT this past weekend. Worked well. Forgot to crinkle mine until night #2 – that was a mistake.
Ryan
Nov 12, 2012 at 7:54 pm #1927912AnonymousInactiveI have received mine, but haven't had the opportunity to use it yet. just curious though, is this variety safe to wash as well? just hoping to soften it up.
Nov 12, 2012 at 8:32 pm #1927925Haven't had a chance to try mine yet, but it's clearly very strong, much stronger than polycro. My only concern, still theoretical at this point, is that it may be less grippy than polycro, but I could be totally wrong about that.
Nov 13, 2012 at 4:18 pm #1928108Thanks for all the feedback. Tyvek in general is more slippery then Polycro but as you use the Tyvek, it gets less and less slippery. Basically it like wine, it gets better with age until you destroy it some way. To speed up the "break-in" process you can always crinkle it like Ryan suggested or wash it in your washing machine wtih cold water. Let me know if there are any questions and I look forward to hearing any and all feedback.
Thanks again,
LawsonNov 20, 2012 at 11:14 pm #1930063I am planning to add the 60"x120" and 60"x156" for tunnel tents. While I am at it, are there any other sizes people would like to see?
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LawsonNov 23, 2012 at 2:13 pm #1930578Per your suggestion, Lawson, have run one of my groundsheets through the washer, on the sheet cycle, and it is much softer, and less slippery feeling. Not sure if the Tyvek itself has become less slippery; it may just be that all the wrinkles add grip. Crumpled it up before putting it in washer, though forgot to put in ear plugs first. Hearing seems to be returning just fine.
Nov 23, 2012 at 4:26 pm #1930601"While I am at it, are there any other sizes people would like to see?"
36 x 84"
geoff
Jan 16, 2013 at 8:34 am #1944326I dont recall seeing it posted anywhere or reading it in one of your emails (which I appreciate!), but is the tyvek being discontinued in the store or just going to be a while before it gets put back into stock?
Jan 16, 2013 at 9:20 am #1944340I totally missed this. I sent Lawson an e-mail. He is very good about responding, so I will post what he says on here unless he responds on here first.
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