TYVEK OR POLYCRYO CHOOSING A GROUND SHEET PCT 2020

#PCT2020 #thruhiking #ultralightbacking #backpacking #tyvek #polycryo #groundsheet

This is merely our choice for what we are bringing with us and in no way an endorsement for one or the other. Do your own research and testing and decide what is best for you. I hope this video is in some ways helpful.

Thanks for watching!!

Tyvek:

[yungsmile]

I use Duck MAX 84"×120" 1.5 mil which is double strength. Use included tape to hem all edges. One whole piece I use for 1 person diy tarp and two spliced makes a 3×4 meter tarp. Tie-outs created with fiberglass reenforced packing tape 4" onto both sides of the poly and overtaped with Gorilla Crystal Clear 1.88". Ridge line of 80lb test Spectra eight strand overtaped. There is no lighter, tougher, or cheaper tarp. One makes two solo footprints. The double thick is tough and hemming keeps tears from starting. Tears can run, so extra small roll of Gorilla is needed in case of breach.

[crochikes]

I’ve watched several of your videos. I like your professional approach and distinctive, clear and intentional communication. I think my videos are similar but I also throw in a bit of my perhaps childish personality- even at 62. Two more years until my thruhiking starts in earnest. Thx again I do enjoy and have subscribed. Anxious for your PCT start. Y’all take care. Croc hikes on YouTube.

[RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks for making this video! I have been back and forth with whether to by the Polycryo from Gossamer as I watched another Youtuber use it. The tape makes sense and I like that its a clear ground cover. It was super helpful to know the weight comparison as well between the 2. Do you have any updates on how it held up over time? Just subscribed to your channel. I have a hiking channel as well on YT! Happy Hiking!

[trailfleamlangdon]

Good video, I have used poly cryo fir sine time and had it rip on the edge too, so I fount by cutting the entire edge with a hot knife it was a lot less likely to rip. Trail Flea

[cottontalesfromthetrail]

I have used my ZPacks Duplex for 3, 000 miles and have never used a ground cloth and the bottom of my tent has never gotten a hole in the bottom. Happy Hiking!

[worm]

thank you for the tips, I just made myself a UL groundsheet👍👍

[uffa]

What kind of adhesive tape is that? How long did it last under the heat, the humidity etc? For what I understand, that is a material which is in fact, both in strength and in the persistence of the glue, very fragile. How long did it last?

[redshot]

love video!! u just made me switch from tyvek .. ok quick question where can i find whole sheet of that stuff for a 4 person tent.. lol i will apply same method you are doing.. annnnd its still will be obviouly more cheap than footprint that comes with tent lol

[misemuschel]

Thank you for advice to Tape the Footprint!

[waldkarussell]

Thanks for the video. you helped me a lot with the information. Greetings from Germany, keep it up 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[AJHart-egys]

A lot of things might not necessarily be problems, but how many grams is a person willing to trade for peace of mind?

[watch-Dominion-]

does Polycro have the same moisture and puncture resistance against rocks, thorns and sticks that the Tyvek does?

[BURZUM__]

Does the Polycro wake you up at times during the night because of the “crunchy” sound it makes?

[tomnoyb]

Agree. However, Polycro will always let you down. It'll leak when ground's wet. Polycro's clammy. And when a twig or spiney punctures Polycro, it'll run into a major tear before you know it. Tarp camping, ground-sheet's even more important, because legs and arms tend to end-up contacting throughout the night. Tyvek's more comfortable, but leaks (and breathes) and heavy. I couldn't compromise and MYOG'd a 0.8oz dcf ground-sheet. Put a poncho head-hole (waterproof zippered) in it, so it doubles as a rain layer. DCF is the correct answer.

[ericman]

how did it end up? Was it good great or shit? Looking to buy a footprint for my 30 day hike like.. now. Also what brand and how thick was yous? (mil)

[martinerhard]

whats the point of polycryo when its puncture resistence is pretty much noneexsistant?

Is it just against dirt/abrasion?

[EpicBladeTime]

Tyvek for the first 600 miles or so then swith over to poly