[pct-l] Shires? Moak? Frankle? Nextec Epic Vs. Endurance

[hshires at jps.net (henry shires)]

Jury is still out at my end with regard to EPIC and Tarptents.  The fabric
is a bit more delicate (since there's no barrier coating), adds fabric
weight (it's about 35% heavier than silnylon) and cost (50% more). I think
best use for shelters is for designs with steep walls that limit effective
rainfall pressure on the fabric.

-H 


> Message: 12
> Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 18:54:30 -0600
> From: "Joseph Niemiec" <whitethunder10@hotmail.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] Shires? Moak? Frankle? Nextec Epic Vs. Endurance
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> For the gearheads:
> 
> Just wondering about the materials Pertex Endurance fabric and Nextec
> Epic...
> 
> Has anyone used these yet?  Are they hype or are they actually waterproof
> and breathable?  Any reason Epic would be a bad choice for the Tarptent
> since it is supposed to be breathable?  Too heavy?  How about compared to
> Gortex?  Breathablilty?  best applications?
> 
> What do Shires, Moak, Frankle - "Shmokle", or anyone else, got to say on
> this one?
> 
> Mouse