Polycro vs Tyvek

[TradLife406]

I got my Mega Tarp yesterday! Looking at saving a few bucks by not buying a. Bivy to use with it in warm weather. There's flys where I'll be but not worried about mosquitos. Then with the protection of the Mega I'd think a bivy would be over kill right? The bivy/tarp would be if I was using something like a sheep tarp right?
Thinking about buying a piece of tyvek but Google mentioned this polycro stuff. What is it? They say it's even lighter than tyvek. But how tough is it? It's just light plastic sheeting right?

 

[wapitibob]

It window insulation plastic sheeting.

 

[doverpack12]

It's way lighter than tyvek. For sleeping on though I think tyvek may be the better option. I'm using polycryo for my de boning sheets this year though.

 

[Trial153]

I like tyvek better, I think it protects my pad a bit more on rough ground. The few times we used polycro we had a hell of the time with wind . The one thing I will say about polycro is it packs way better.

 

[trapperjay]

I'm going to try 2mil plastic sheeting from lowes. It's heavier but we'll see how it works out.

 

[Monster 5x5]

I'm using tyvek. It's a little heavier, but I think it's a little more durable too.


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[IdahoElk]

I have a bunch of Typar which is just like tyvek,if anyone needs some pm me.

 

[ianpadron]

Use a SOL emergency blanket and forget about it! 5 bucks, super durable, reflects your body heat (or doesn't...see photo) and weighs nothing.

Yes I'm aware the reflective side is down.

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[jwb300]

Use a SOL emergency blanket and forget about it! 5 bucks, super durable, reflects your body heat (or doesn't...see photo) and weighs nothing.

Yes I'm aware the reflective side is down.

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I believe they are actaully a laminated tyvek. Their emergency Bivy certainly is.

 

[Monster 5x5]

I believe they are actaully a laminated tyvek. Their emergency Bivy certainly is.

Ever spent the night in that bivy? I have last year goat hunting.... It sucked!


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[jwb300]

Ever spent the night in that bivy? I have last year goat hunting.... It sucked!


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No - but i'm sure it would be better than sleeping on the ground in my rain gear as I did after I shot a goat in BC

 

[Monster 5x5]

No - but i'm sure it would be better than sleeping on the ground in my rain gear as I did after I shot a goat in BC

Haha!
Dang goats! Yeah it was a long cold lonely night, that's for sure.


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[TradLife406]

I don't think I could handle a bivy without a tarp to move around a little when not sleeping. That would be missurable I'd imagine!

 

[ianpadron]

I believe they are actaully a laminated tyvek. Their emergency Bivy certainly is.

Blanket and bivy are 2 different materials boss! The blanket is much lighter in construction.

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[Monster 5x5]

Blanket and bivy are 2 different materials boss! The blanket is much lighter in construction.

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The sol bivy I carry is made out of super lightweight material.
Red Cross


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[trapperjay]

Is the sol for the 'oh crap' nights or does it do a decent job reflecting heat under/over a ridgerest?

 

[ianpadron]

Is the sol for the 'oh crap' nights or does it do a decent job reflecting heat under/over a ridgerest?

It does just fine honestly! I'm switching to a quilt in a couple weeks and can update you guys.

I use it as my designated ground pad and have no doubt that it's both lighter and more reflective than Tyvek.

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[airlocksniffer]

I just started using a polycryo ground sheet this year with my Jimmy Tarp. I've got about 7 nights on it so far and it's been pretty great. No holes or wear to speak of. It packs up super small and can be stuffed in the tiniest corner of my pack. If I happen to pitch my shelter over a wetter area it condenses on the underside well but shakes off in the morning. For about $8 at Home Depot it was worth it. I was considering a tyvek cloth but didn't want to order one. I thought maybe I could swing by a construction site and ask for any scrap. May still try it at some point.

 

[mtnrunner260]

Ianpadron,
Is the SOL puncture resistant like Tyvek?
thanks

 

[ianpadron]

Ianpadron,
Is the SOL puncture resistant like Tyvek?
thanks

It sure is! It almost has a stretch to it if you try and puncture it. I've never put a hole in mine without trying.

(When I'm drying it out in the sun I drive sticks through the corners and that took quite a bit of effort)

My guess is that it's not quite as tough as Tyvek...but it's lighter and reflects heat.

I'll never run anything else as a ground sheet, hope that helps!

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