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  Topic Name: Silnylon? on: February 21, 2013, 07:10:05 PM
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« on: February 21, 2013, 07:10:05 PM »
I have been in the process of DIYing a hammock sleep system (Silnylon tarp, down UQ, down TQ) when I stumbled upon this forum.  I have had a Surly CC  that I had hoped to outfit with racks & panniers... Until I checked out bikepacking.net, now I am really looking forward to going the bike packing route.  My question is would silnylon be an option for frame, handle bar, & or seat post bags to cut down on weight & add water proof properties, with the addition of polystyrene, styrene or something else to make rigid? Or would it not be strong enough to hold up long term?
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  Topic Name: Silnylon? Reply #1 on: February 21, 2013, 08:14:10 PM
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« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2013, 08:14:10 PM »
Silnylon is too frail for bikepacking.  It's good for stuff sacks and tarps but just too fragile for bags.  Cuben, X-Pac VX07, or TX07 are waterproof and better choices for ultralight gear. 
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