Got lots of good sewing tips last month when I posted about sewing a bivy sack so I thought I ask if anyone has used this type Tyvek (8×10 $30 Hard, $40 Soft)available from Material Concepts to make a cheap tarp until if and when Gossamer Gear finds spinnaker cloth to get back into selling The One, Squall Classic and Twinspinn (which is way I really want to go for a shelter). Have researched previous posts about using Tyvek and there doesn't seem to be a clear consensus on exactly how much water will get through Tyvek when used as a tarp. I figure I'm willing to spend the $30-$40 to find out. In the southwest where I camp rain is usually a brief event and I'm hoping the Tyvek will work for awhile. Anybody have any experience using the above mentioned product and what glue/fastening system have you used for tie-outs and reinforcements?
