[Philmont] Dining Flys

> There have been some discussions on Backpacker.com website forums regarding the use of tyvek as
tarps. While they are obviously light, some have complained that they are loud when flapping in a
strong breeze. Washing them in cold water without soap in a washing machine makes them more
plyable and may reduce the noise in the wind. The discussions tended to recommend the use of
siliconized ripstop nylon over tyvek for use as tarps. The nylon is stronger and still very light.

Gregg Nuessly
Venture Crew 2125
622-M1 trek 31

> From: Michael_J_Conkey@nbc.gov
> Date: 2006/04/12 Wed PM 02:08:49 EDT
> To: "Philmont List Member" <Philmont@troop47.com>
> Subject: [Philmont] Dining Flys
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> We used the Philmont dining fly and poles in 2002. This was an area we
> wanted to shave weight in 2004 (smaller crew members) so we bought a Noah's
> tarp. It was awesome! I forget the details (I'm sure they are on the
> net), but it weighed about 1/2 that of the Philmont dining fly, plus we
> used hiking poles as our supports. Not sure if we will use Noah's Tarps
> for the council contingent in 2007, but I doubt we will be using Philmont's
> dining flys.
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> With all the talk about Tyvek, I wonder why Philmont doesn't go that route
> for their issued flys, if it is that great? You'd think it would be
> cheaper, lighter and more durable???? There must be a drawback? No
> flames, just inquiring minds want to know <g>? YIS. Mike ('02, '04 and
> '07).
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