Seek Outside new tents coming with Dyneema

[Ross]

Looking to add a Cimarron and I see they will offer it in Dyneema this year and with limited features to make it lighter.....anyone have experience with Dyneema and what benefits this offers other than weight?

 

[duchntr]

The only 2 REAL downsides to dyneema is cost and it doesnt pack down quite as small as silnylon. The biggest bonus to me is the lack of stretch ie you get your shelter taut and it will stay that way. Ive heard folks say things like its not durable and its noisy and Ive found that to be BS. Take a look at the HMG ultamid 4 too, they do 20% off coupons a few times a year.

 

[wind gypsy]

Another benefit is DCF will dry much quicker and not hold water like silnylon.

I do wonder if shelters like the cimarron that can have noisy fabric flap wouldn't have that issue compounded by using DCF. A lot of the existing DCF shelters have more guy out options and have catenary cuts that fight the issue.