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  Topic Name: white widow spectra fabric on: August 23, 2009, 04:40:05 PM
saltygirl


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« on: August 23, 2009, 04:40:05 PM »

Hola All!
I'm inspired to try to make a frame pack.  I looked at Gordo's setup and think that I can do it.  While I was looking at seattle fabrics, I saw the cordura, but also found white widow spectra.  Here is what Seattle fabrics said:
White Widow Spectra Ripstop
This is a 500 denier nylon with a Spectra carbon filter ripstop reinforcement woven into the fabric.  Superior strength while still very light weight.  Perfect for projects that need to be strong and light at the same time.  The white carbon fiber ripstop grid gives this fabric a unique look and an ample coating makes it nice and waterproof.

I know the cordura that Gordo used was 1050 denier, and since Im not actually in the store feeling the fabric, I was wondering what you all thought about the 500D vs. the 1050D.  Purpose of the frame bag will be a CT tour.
Thanks in advance!
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  Topic Name: white widow spectra fabric Reply #1 on: August 23, 2009, 08:36:39 PM
Eric


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« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2009, 08:36:39 PM »

It is super burly, have at it.
It's been the bottom of my "everything" back pack for 3 years and still looks fine.
make sure your scissors are sharp to get through the spectra threads...
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