Dyneema pros and cons reddit *UHMWPE - Ultra-high-molecular-weight-polyethylene, basically it's a plastic. Posted by u/SettingIntentions - 1 vote and 15 comments Jun 24, 2024 路 UV and chemical resistance: Dyneema’s resistance to UV radiation and chemicals ensures a long-lasting performance. We'll start with the classic, Paracord. I don't know how bad this is, but it's said that DCF doesn't shed snow as well as silnylon. It's a polyester face fabric laminated to a dyneema composite fabric. It has high tension resistance/breaking strength, high abrasion resistance, and it's not permeable to water. The HMG packs use fabric made by the company Dyneema, but it's not made out of the Dyneema Fiber (utra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene). Dyneema is impressive because it has a much higher strength to weight ratio than Nylon. I found Silpoly and Silnylon just easier to pitch. What is the pros and cons of the Dyneema fabric as an exterior? Doesn't hold it's structure as well (though Tom Bihn does a great job of designing structure in other ways like piping and seaming) a Dyneema bag may flop or bulge more than it's Ballistic counterpart, deepening on how it is loaded up. See full list on garagegrowngear. com Mar 1, 2023 路 Pros: – weighs less (conversely you can get a larger tent for the same weight, but then there’s the size thing) – absorbs less water weight (so it weighs even less after a night or rain) Feb 11, 2016 路 PROS. 51 dyneema it's bitch when in the mountains. We're going to take a look at some different cordage and ropes and seeing the pros and cons of each, and the different uses they could have. r/Ultralight is the largest online Ultralight Backcountry Backpacking community! This sub is about overnight backcountry backpacking, with a focus on moving efficiently, packing light, generally aiming at a sub 10 pound base weight, and following LNT principles. Can someone explain the exact composition of each of these fabrics with pros/cons? Jan 6, 2025 路 While ultralight tents are easier to carry because they weigh less, you usually have to sacrifice something in terms of comfort, ease of use, or weather protection to use one. You can find this in rope form (branded as Amsteel, Spectra, or Dyneema), webbing form (branded as Spider, Venom), or in fabric form (branded as DCF/Dyneema). . Like any material, it has pros and cons, but the cited reasons in this thread tend to be out of date (ignoring new DCF material breakthroughs), fixable with good design, etc. I didn’t find anything wrong with what you said in your post summarizing the pros and cons. It feels crisp and almost papery but is incredibly tough. Cons: heavier (270g/9. This isn't that big a deal and after a couple times I could get a good taught pitch from dyneema. 5oz for a Borah 7x9), less durable with tears/rips (tho does have a ripstop, but not as strong as dyneema), mid range HH (>2000 HH, but this is higher than many big company tent flys, e. I'm getting tripped up on the exact composition of these textiles. 1. Paracord comes in various thicknesses and weight ratings, the most common being the Type-III Paracord, or 550 Paracord colloquially. Dyneema composite fabric is 2 layers of plastic film with some Dyneema fibers laminated in between to reinforce it. The weight reduction doesn’t come for free, even if the tent is made with an ultralight material like Dyneema Composite Fabrics. From what I can tell, dyneema tarps are superior to other alternatives in basically every category: they're lighter, more waterproof, easier to repair, don't stretch, and last forever. Feb 20, 2023 路 DCF vs X-Pac for Ultralight Backpacks: Pros and Cons Ben Kilbourne February 20, 2023 faq , Frequently Asked Questions , Ultralight Backpacking Many waterproof and more durable ultralight backpacks are made with Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF) or X-Pac, another high-tech laminate fabric similar to DCF but less expensive and easier to make -Dyneema was very unforgiving when pitching the tent or tarp. This allows Dyneema to be about half the weight and width of nylon. Mammut reports a tensile strength roughly 15 times greater than steel and 40% greater than aramid (Kevlar) by weight . Stuff like that. I know Dyneema fibers can be "laminated" and x-pac comes in different strengths (VX07, VX21) etc etc. That's also the order of most to least expensive. The only downside I can see is the cost, but this feels like a "buy once, cry once" type of situation to me; better to just suck it up and get the best right now Aug 14, 2016 路 The majority of my experience with dyneema comes from an ultamid 2 mid, it holds up great in the wind and rain and does not stretch. Pros: Ultra-Light: Dyneema is incredibly light, perfect for long-distance hikers and ultralight enthusiasts. g. Sounds like nylon is best, then polyester, then polypropylene. In my post replying to the OP, I suggested they should prioritize their buying decision based on the dry weight savings instead of the wet weight savings. Big Agnes, Nemo, and Gossamer Gear who all have tents around or less than 1500 HH) Jun 9, 2025 路 Dyneema (Cuben Fiber) Tents What is Dyneema? Dyneema, also known as Cuben Fiber, is an ultra-light, ultra-strong polyethylene fiber. -I've seen hail make . Looks like most ultralight packs are made of Robic, Dyneema x, or X-Pac. This article goes into the differences and pros and cons of each. Cost: Dyneema is generally more expensive than Cordura, which can be a drawback for budget-conscious consumers. Dyneema Cons. There are DCF tunnel tents, by the way: Lightwave T20 Vapor XT. The majority of the negative feedback I hear is from manufacturers who only sell silnylon. ksvibu qjeei xsmfygu tloa kuhv yhfaa eqzyu xtl ensknhj slr