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Modern Ultralight Fabrics

f you’ve been following the evolution of ultralight tent and backpack fabrics over the last decade, you’ll know the names Cuben Fiber or Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF). Along with other materials like Tyvek, sil/sil nylons and polyesters, and ultra-sil Cordura, DCF has steadily moved the goalposts as far as outdoor gear’s weight and strength is concerned. However, unless you’re a serious gear freak willing

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