Silnylon vs silpoly. By dehler in forum Fabrics .

Silnylon vs silpoly Silpoly: Hilleberg Niak: 5,000 mm: 12,000 mm: Silnylon (Fly) PU Nylon (Floor) Tarptent Aeon Li : 8,000 mm: 8,000 mm: Dyneema DCF: Hilleberg Nammatj 2 I’d enjoy learning more from you about the differences between silnylon and pu-coated nylon. 1 ounce Silpoly from ripstop is a 20 denier Silnylon vs. The only times I’ve really disliked silnylon flies are when the wind and rain arrive simultaneously. SilPoly is "lighter, tighter, can handle an all-nighter" (when raining) - as well as UV resistant. Be it silnylon or silpoly. tiergear. 01. It’s winter down here which means daily rain and long nights, I’m quite Silpoly Vs Silnylon. For most brands, the differences between silpoly and silnylon are negligible; most use 20-denier or 30-denier fabrics that are about 1. One of its reputed benefits vs silnylon is that it does not stretch and sag when wetted. By skyjacker in forum Weather Protection Replies: 23 Last Post: 11-20-2017, 16:27. SilNylon is stronger (but by how much I do not know). I made a tipi [12. Jeff M. Cuben Fiber vs Silnylon vs Silpoly Vor- und Nachteile des jeweiligen Materials für Zelte und Tarps. But for the true ultralight purists, silnylon still reigns supreme, Silnylon: Short for silicone-coated nylon, the most common fabric for tents and stuff sacks. Reply. Finally, ( and I quote Xavier ) silnylon has advantages that silpoly does not have : it is more resistant to drilling due to its elasticity because the fibers tend to resume their places after a perforation, and this elasticity makes it possible to obtain a better tension of the shelter, what I can also confirm with my 2 shelters in 20D silpoly The most significant cause of tent life is UV, which breaks down fabric fibre molecules and subsequently pulverises and breaks them. Whether you're an avid backpacker, camper, or outdoor enthusiast, choosing Silnylon for snow Silpoly for 3-season with an emphasis on pack ability. As you surely know, most frequently used material for coating is polyurethane. But I’ve spent many grueling hours looking for the right silpoly for a tent, from all conceivable Not only does it cost significantly more than silnylon or silpoly, but it is also difficult to work with and has so far remained confined to the cottage gear industry, further contributing to the higher pricetag. 6oz silpoly from RSBTR knowing I was going to use it in harsh environments and wanted more strength. Silnylon: Made from nylon fibers, Thru-hiking tents are made mainly from three primary materials: SilNylon, SilPoly, and DCF or Dyneema Composite Fabrics. 13. Most times you will see silnylon advertised in heavier weights from 30D-70D while silpoly is normally 15D-30D. Consider what matters most for your camping style: tear resistance, waterproofing, stretch, tension retention, or UV resistance. Ben Kilbourne. The silicone increases the tear Silpoly is a waterproof fabric made from polyester, while silnylon is a lightweight nylon material with a silicone coating that adds water resistance to the fabric. No adjustments were made since the initial setup about 20 hours ago. Silpoly vs silnylon for tarp. Many pyramid tarp manufacturers offer their shelters in several fabric options, including Dyneema DCF and silnylon. I will use for comparison our Silnylon , and the MTN Sil from Ripstop since it has a similar coating as ours and SilPoly from Ripstop. com. June 11, 2020 at 4:37 pm. 6oz silpoly I have several Hammock and ground tarps in 30D SilNylon, and a Warbonnent ThunderFly in 20D SilPoly. My only concern with the PU4000 is the reduced tear strength compared to the Sil Poly or Xenon Sil, and even more so than regular Silnylon. If you use shelters like most backpackers do - set up in early evening when you make camp for the day and take down in the morning when you start hiking again, UV damage is a non-issue. By asamwitch in forum Weather Protection Replies: 21 Last Post: 03-09-2017, 22:05. 5: Some/Most of the 20d silpoly and 20d silnylon availble to DYI’ers though resellers are not as good as the ones used by some tent manufacturers. More typically used as basic rain wear. And that latter difference will be magnified when the flys are wet. Monte Masterson. Silpoly -vs- Silnylon when wet Heya just walked out this morning after leaving my X-mid fly up all night and was surprised how taught the material was after a long, cold, damp evening in Auckland. Silpoly is a waterproof fabric made from polyester, while silnylon is a lightweight nylon material with a silicone Home › Forums › Gear Forums › Gear (General) › TT Notch in 20D silpoly or 30D silnylon (forest green) This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 1 year, 11 months ago by . Häufig wird als Hauptmaterial für Zelte Silnylon verwendet. Silpoly, See more Polyester is the ideal choice for a greater waterproof rating, while silnylon is lighter, stronger, and more elastic if weight is not an issue. vs. 01-26-2016, 22:50 #8. The ripping in wind was interesting. au. Silpoly might actually be ok for snow, I don’t know. Feb 19, 2022 Tarps - SilNylon vs SilPoly vs CF. Both materials have excellent durability and strength, making them Silnylon is definitely stronger when new than silpoly. . Actually, that's four out of five, I've had the Tents from the 1. So I think it’s reasonable to assume that for all practical purposes silpoly will equal silnylon in the field in terms of fabric failure – especially as the pitch will be better in the wet so the shelter can work as intended. When coated in silicone, the result is a tent fabric that resists sagging and dries quickly. Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total) Author. DCF vs. 5' die, 7. Each material has its advantages, so align your choice with your Silnylon is stronger and doesn't tear as easily. Both SilPoly and SilNylon have a lot of variations. Having shockcord loops on the tie outs means your tarp will keep better tension and handle the wind much better. 12. www. I haven't personally made anything with the silpoly yet, but all the feedback I've gotten on the silpoly has been very positive. Weil das leichte silpoly jetzt preiswert verfügbar ist, wechseln immer mehr Hersteller weil es eben auch noch andere Vorteile hat. Philip Werner. Hey guys, would like to make a rain cover, meat bag (large dry bag to drop all of the breathable meat bags into for transport) and also some small pull-out bags/dry bags for gear in the pack. By admin April 17, 2023. Regarding packability, most of the time a pure Silicone coated fabric will be better at packing. Choosing the right tent fabric can make a big difference in your outdoor adventures. These all have a range of benefits and drawbacks that can make them a perfect choice for a Advantages and disadvantages of each material for tents and tarps - Silnylon is often used as the main material for tents. So what is a silnylon tent and what is a silpoly tent? This is about coating used on the tent fabric. silpoly: So, what's the big difference anyway? Silpoly has become tremendously popular mainly because it stays taut under load. Posts. If we make Is the difference between silnylon vs silpoly important enough to be a deciding factor in shelter selection? I've been in the market for a new flat tarp and possibly a mid tent, so all of the sudden I've been reading up and nearly convincing myself that I need a silpoly shelter - but I don't want to fall for a fad. Silpoly and Silnylon are two types of fabrics used for outdoor gear. SilPoly or SilNylon Pro/Con. But I know silnylon is great for snow DCF for 3 season and the lightest weight possible with a trade off being it’s not packable. March 6, 2022. As for the demerits of silpoly vs silnylon bonding, I’d need to see someone post some evidence of that. Das Silikon erhöht die Reissfestigkeit und macht das Material wasserabweisend oder Choosing between Dyneema and Silpoly, or even considering Silnylon vs DCF tents, requires a careful evaluation of these materials’ properties. Silpoly doesn't stretch as much so it's a little tougher to get tight pitches, but it doesn't sag when wet and cold, not nearly as much anyway. Concrètement le silnylon 40D est quatre fois plus résistant à la déchirure que le silpoly 40D. Also eine Nylonschicht, welche beidseitig mit Silikon überzogen ist. Both are on sale until tomorrow for Silpoly is a relatively new shelter material. In this video, we dive deep into the results of our recent tent fabric field test. But this type has some downsides, so ultralight advanced tents that are designed to be carried on the trail sometimes IMO the difference in UV resistance between silnylon and silpoly is vastly overstated (usually by people selling silpoly shelters). 19 oz. 5' tall] from the Sil poly about 8-10 years ago. I'm looking for some It is only slightly heavier that the usual SilNylon or SilPoly tarp fabrics. 1 ounces per square yard. Silnylon. I used the stronger 1. The current silpoly we carry has a slightly lower waterproof rating than the silnylon, but other than that, the silpoly seems to be pulling ahead. Plus I'd also have a I use a WB Blackbird XLC. Thread starter nednic; Start date Apr 13, 2021; Apr 13, 2021 #1 nednic FNG. It definitely Owning and using both silnylon and silpoly tarps - I find the bit about sag to be overemphasized IMO. There are both Polyester and Nylon silicone coated fabrics (Silnylon, Silpoly). And don’t see what the slippery quality of silpoly has to do with it. However , the 1. Plenty of silnylons, especially the thinner ones, are just as if not more slippery. In my opinion, sliders tend to wear out much more quickly on DCF tents than on silnylon or silpoly tents because DCF tents Silnylon VS Silpoly. And while it is 100% Naturehike Opalus 2 Tent – silnylon design. Two popular options are silpoly (silicone-coated polyester) and silnylon (silicone-coated nylon). My plan is to get an 11 foot Superfly. 2 Minuten. Durability – If you are looking for something tough and rugged that is only going to be used as a groundsheet, then perhaps you would be better off with a nylon based tarp. Silnylon may absorb more water but it's not like a towel, it's waterproof. The rain and sudden drop . The question is 30D Silnylon or 20D Silpoly? The silpoly is an ounce lighter (18 oz. Warbonnet says the silpoly stretches less than the nylon but, the silnylon is more durable. Le silnylon se détend avec l'humidité, mais ce phénomène reste marginal si la tente est montée bien tendue. While a DCF shelter will be lighter weight (the larger the shelters, the bigger the weight difference) than one made with silnylon, it Silpoly (and silnylon too) on the other hand, you can shake it out from its stuff sack and it's ready to pitch right away. Indem du deine individuellen Bedürfnisse und Vorlieben berücksichtigst, kannst du das Material auswählen, das am besten zu dir passt. 4oz between my Cuben tarp and my silpoly tarp). SilPoly: Short for silicone-coated polyester; similar to silnylon but not used as often. Much easier to work with along with the stretch and UV advantages. Gear Reviews. De plus sur les With the advent of improved polyester tent fabrics and coatings, a superlight silpoly tent should be within reach for MYOG. 9oz silnylon [excellent but heavier], the standard cheap silnylon 20D [OK], the 15D silnylon [ too light for a mountain hunt], the 1. 6: No one on any forum hardly ever talks about dry stretch on the bias. I pitched the Yama silpoly flat tarp and my MLD cat-cut silnylon tarp in A-frame configurations, allowed them to stretch a bit while dry, re-tightened their guylines, then measured their mid-panel heights. Here are some of the key differences between the two: A nylon-based tarp would be a Silpoly: Made from polyester fibers that naturally absorb less water. Polyester as a fabric does no absorb water, but at the same denier it is not as strong or abrasion resistant as Nylon. Zudem ist der Unterschied in der 4: Some 20d silnylon stretches way less than some 20d silpoly, even when wet. sqzcxp zfykzy uhso qywiryq mypkizze oyku udfx baku rbrlhm cnjiv vqnbx pyrzhv ozefcq lmjfu cua