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Sublite vs. Sublite Sil
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May 25, 2010 at 10:48 am #1259423
Just a question, out of curiosity.
what is the major difference between them? i.e. advantages of tyvek vs. sil, disadvantages, etc…
May 25, 2010 at 11:11 am #1613635Tyvek is lighter, breathable, and less waterproof, i.e. not suitable for continuous rain.
Sil weighs more, not breathable, but will keep the rain out in a sustained storm.
May 25, 2010 at 11:41 am #1613640Would adding Nikwax waterproofing spray add substantial weight to the Sublite if you wanted a bit more rain protection? I've never used Nikwax, I don't know how effective it is…
May 25, 2010 at 1:17 pm #1613672You could use a peice of scrap tyvek and weigh it, then pray it with Nikwax and then reweigh it to find out the dif.
May 25, 2010 at 1:41 pm #1613687I believe the Sil version gets alot more CONDENSATION vs. Tyvek. I also believe the Sil version would last much longer then the Tyvek. I have used my Sublite Sil on quite a few hikes this year and I am very happy with the Sublite Sil!
Sublite Sil with MLD Dog Tarp..The tarp really helps because the Sublite really does not have a real vestibule.May 25, 2010 at 2:13 pm #1613704Jay,
Nice taut pitch on the tarp. Do you have to turn around three times before crawling into the Sublite?May 25, 2010 at 4:04 pm #1613756Same name,same shape different market.
As pointed out above the Tyvek version was designed for dry areas or where condensation can be a big problem but not subjected to heavy rain falls.
Great if you like a rest in the afternoon sun.
The current version of the Sublite Sil has a vestibule, just not as large as Jay's …
I know that Ray Estrella was out testing the wind performance of the Sil version.
That is dedication to the cause.
FrancoMay 26, 2010 at 12:39 pm #1614097"The current version of the Sublite Sil has a vestibule, just not as large as Jay's …"
Heh Heh! Does the Sil come with a doorbell?
May 26, 2010 at 12:44 pm #1614098Ray Estrella, Carol Crooker, and Pam Wyant will be testing the Sublite Sil for BackpackGearTest.org – check there over the next four months for results in three different regions.
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