#Plash palatka skin#

I never updated, but the Lavu came in, in the large size, and I liked them so much I ended up buy a second set. They’ll both work, and it’s personal opinion that decides what you’d be happier with. The German one is heavier, more versatile, and better made. The plash has only the right side arm hole, with one overlap secured by one button.Įssentially the they are the same thing, but the Plash Palatka is the least you need to get the job done, stripped of any fat. No stray stitching, it’s tighter, it has two arm holes, the arm holes have overlaps inside and out, and two buttons for closing. Also makes it a LOT more versatile than the plash.Īesthetically I like the plash palatka more than the German halves but functionally the Germans have it hands down.įit and finish of the German halves is a lot nicer too. This is HUGE if you want to bike in a poncho. It also means you can button up leg holes for the poncho. This means you can overlap all connections and make a shelter pretty bombproof. Those aluminum studs go all the way around the tarp, they are doubled, so a button on either side, and there’s a button hole at every button. Also, they’re shiny?! Why make a camo tarp and fit the thing with gleaming, glinting, attention getters? I’ll be looking for a way to darken aluminum.

Like I’ve mentioned earlier this means you can’t readily reattach them in the field. The German tarp has rivited aluminum studs, sort or like the main button on a pair of blue jeans. Not super GI Joe, but it still breaks up the silhouette. The German tarp is thicker canvas, heavier but more durable. The German hood will fit over a helmet, but you have slightly less movement side to side. If you plan on wearing your poncho tarp over a helmet, advantage plash. So, the plash palatka has the bigger hood. Also I like the slightly smaller carbon footprint. I like the idea of these better than a rustley poncho that blows around all over the place in the wind, and is at least semi-breathable compared to the poncho material.And I’m not sure if the intent of the original post, but mine was a survey of shelter halves that:ġ) can be worn as a poncho, being rain gear and shelter was part of what I am looking for.Ģ) are made from cotton, the durability against abrasion and ignition are important. Intended use is going to be when I'm at my campsites to wear whilst sat around and inactive as a windproof outer layer of insulation and being waterproof would be a bonus. Nikwax/gangers route:- how durable is the treatment and how long does it realistically last?

#Plash palatka skin#

If waxing does the fabric feel waxy/greasy to the tough and get a residue on skin clothing afterwards whenever you tough it? does it make the fabric hard and inflexible?

I have never waterproofed anything cotton before so I am unsure what is the best route to take. do I go for something like Nikwax/Grangers cotton proof type wash in treatments or do I go down the melting wax into the fabric route. I am wanting to reproof it but am unsure of the best way to go with something like this. I understand originally they were treated with some form of waterproofing agent now being as old as it is and being sat in a warehouse for decades I doubt it would stand up to much more than a light shower. In immaculate condition considering its 30 odd years old. I got myself one of these Russian canvas rain capes dirt cheap on ebay.