Bushwalk Australia

Lady McGuyver wrote:I’d be keen to test out the 1443r. if you find some locally (and cheaper )be sure to let me know. I'll do likewise
Cheers, Cyn

Hi.

I bought some 1443R recently from Medirite in Sydney. They make wheel covers for spray painters out of it. Tyvek was $3 +GST per metre in 1.5m width, freight worked out nearly the same - it came rolled on a big cardboard tube.

I bought it to experiment with for a tarp based on terrarossagear's positive experiences of the fabric. Its light, and a lot more pliable than homewrap. Haven't found any tyvek tape in Aus yet. Dupont reckon they couldn't sell it here so they don't bring it in any more.

HTH. I don't know if I just got lucky or if Medirite will continue to sell it like this. YMMV

Photohiker were you able to buy it from Medirite by the metre or have you bought a whole roll?

By the metre. I bought 10m.

I didn't query if they would do shorter lengths, I just emailed them (and a bunch of other suppliers who use it in their products, most didn't respond) and asked if I could buy some. I don't know what's in a roll, probably 100+m ? too much for me

If you were in Sydney, you could probably pick it up to save money. Perhaps with enough interest, one of our Sydney members could buy a roll and ship out small amounts like the homewrap?

Hi
Just wondering if there's any more tyvek available. A couple of metres should do me for a footprint for my new Hubba and a bit spare for... whatever.
thanks
Kym

Hi people, sorry but I'm out of Tyvek for the moment. .
I'll let you know as soon as this changes
cheers

No worries. Thanks for letting us know.
kym

Hi All,

I think I would like some Tyvek to go under my new tent. It seems it is hard to come by.... Does anyone have any to sell? BTW Is the only advantage of this stuff over a tarp, its light weight?

Thanks Matt.

Yes, if anyone has some, I'm interested.

I found this today. Cavalier Art sell it by the metre online.

http://www.cavalierart.com.au/catalog/c ... -and-sheet

75gsm 914mm Wide per Metre, $3.20

Hi all, I'm interested in a few metres of the wide stuff.

Sheffield, Tas.

Hi people, I'm pleased to announce Tyvek will be available very soon. I will PM members who have posted their interest here recently. The Tyvek is $6.50 per metre and it comes on a 2.7m wide roll and can be used for oodles of things. .
Cheers, Cyn

Good news. Thanks for organising it, Cyn. I'm still interested in a couple of metres.
kym

Hi peoples, Tyvek is once again available. If anybody wants some, please PM me.
( I have emailed any members’ recent posted requests)

Cheers, Cyn

Is there still Tyvek for sale?

I've been bushwalking with the Adelaide Bushwalkers for two years now and am ready to downsize my pack load. One of our members told me about Tyvek over the weekend so I've spent a little time Googling today - my tent's footprint (minus vestibles) is 2.2m x 1.3m or 87"x51". I would like to purchase some Tyvek from Australia. My next extended trip is the Tasman Peninsula from 8th February and I was hoping to get it before then, is this possible please?

Pm sent. Well, that’s another roll of Tyvek shared amongst happy campers. Stand by till I resupply
Cheers everyone

I'd like a bit for the Pacer 2 at some stage too

Could you make a cosy or a kilt/skirt or a roll mat/hip pad out of this stuff too?

Been playing with some old foam mats and cutting them up to do all sorts of things has got me thinking

I would love to get some too. A two metre length if possible.

icemancometh wrote:I'd like a bit for the Pacer 2 at some stage too

Could you make a cosy or a kilt/skirt or a roll mat/hip pad out of this stuff too?

Been playing with some old foam mats and cutting them up to do all sorts of things has got me thinking

Yup.... the original Tyvek house tape adhesive works well for sealing the material too...

Hi Just wondering if I can get hold of a few metres of tyvek? thanks

What grade and or type of Tyvek do I need for ground sheet, I want it as light as possible for a single tent, but still stong enough to protect me and my sleep gear !!!!



Cheers.

you want the home wrap stuff....

What GSM is the homewrap stuff, not sure If I am looking for the hard stuff or the cloth material stuff for a ground cloth ???


Cheers

Hi, I'm interested in two metres when available again please.

Hi everyone, I’m currently out of Tyvek at the moment, I’ll have another roll in a couple of weeks
Thanks for being patient

John Sheridan wrote:What GSM is the homewrap stuff, not sure If I am looking for the hard stuff or the cloth material stuff for a ground cloth ???


Cheers

... not entirely sure of the GSM rating... but heres some images to go by (thats a 30cm ruler there for scale)..... it isn't the cloth material type but the "HomeWrap" that you want for a ground sheet.... it is more like the flat plastic woven threads in animal feed sacks or fertiliser bags than cloth..... here's some images to help - note the thread weave in the close-up. hope this helps. BTW it is a little slippery as is but if you give one side a light spray with a silicon waterproofer can (like from Big W dfor cloth waterproofing) the rubber gives it some grip, and adds to the waterproofing i spose.... cheers Liam

I would be interested in some tyvek when you get another roll.

I would also be interested....

Lady McGuyver wrote:Hi everyone, I’m currently out of Tyvek at the moment, I’ll have another roll in a couple of weeks
Thanks for being patient

Hi. It's Don Rusby from Adelaide again. Just checking if you have been able to aquire any Tyvek yet? I know I said I didn't need any until September but I am now going to walk part of the Larapinta Trail in late June and would like to get some to try.

I'm interested in some Tyvek as well.