Re: [Paddlewise] Poncho as Storm Caige

One of the more economically creative paddlers in our area used to paddle
in a Tyvek (at least I think he said Tyvek) suit made for painters.  They
were supposed to be disposable so were relatively cheap.  I am sure there
were durability issues, but he said he always was comfortable and dry.  I
never tried it.     

Mark J. Arnold 


> [Original Message]
> From: Gary J. MacDonald <garyj_at_rogers.com>
> To: Paul Montgomery <paul_at_paddleandoar.com>; Paddlewise
<Paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net>
> Date: 6/11/2007 19:12:18
> Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Poncho as Storm Caige
>
> Google this one well.
> There have been lots of things mad eout of Tyvek.  Doesn't work well for 
> all.
> I only use it for ground sheets.  I suspect that it is not actually 
> water*proof* if you use it as an overhead.
> (You can also get the stuff in wide sheets--probably 12-16 feet wide.)
> GaryJ
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