PVC type rain suits seem to crack and fall apart really easily when it gets cold. How is the pvc/nylon in the cold?
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In reality nothing last forever. I'm planing to used a couple times and discarted..yes PVC not only crack but tend to get cold that how lose it flexibility and cracks using it with nylon looks more stronger.. But we see if pass the text.
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Sorry, but I can't answer this. Suit is not used in the cold weather. Hubby is a Golf Superintendent and uses it during the summer rains when he is working on the course.
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My husband has been using his for 7 years many days in cold weather with no cracking issues
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Dragged this thing through snow from the parking lot to the door of my school during the endless spring 2014 snowstorms in the Philadelphia region. The nylon (extremely high denier) is woven so tightly that it my books and papers didnt get wet in 9 months of use so far. The nylon on the back of the case finallly did wear down due to me dragging it up stairs and refusing to lift the case.
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It doesn't appear to be vinyl, and I don't think that it's just nylon. It's a relatively heavy fabric that is also waterproof. It's very flexible, much better than a vinyl cover, and I don't think that it will develop cracks. I've only had it for a couple of months, so I don't know how durable it is, but it seems pretty tough.
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I have not had the bag in heavy rain or snow yet. It is not made out of plastic or material impervious to moisture but it's very well made and I'm guessing the heavy nylon it's made with would keep things dry inside.
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it works for a while here in 110 PLUS weather. I'm not sure about colder weather. It worked for about 6 months then began to loosen and hang down again. Good Luck! P.S. I used GORILLA GLUE and it has been doing better!
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The limbs have held up pretty good for me so far! I do recommend different bolts though. The glue holding the threaded piece in does NOT hold up to cold weather. I lost a broad head the other day because of it.
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It has a nylon bottom and won't slide very well on the snow. Icy hill, maybe but it won't be very stable. Also it doesn't have cold crack additive in the PVC and could bust if it gets too cold.
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Hi, Samantha. Generally, vinyl hoses are less expensive, so that is a plus for the vinyl hoses. However, I bought this rubber hose because I needed one that could withstand hot water (garden variety vinyl hoses are not rated for hot water). Rubber hoses stay fairly flexible in cold weather and tend to kink less. As you probably have determined, good quality rubber hoses are more expensive than vinyl. I hope this helps with deciding on your purchase. Good luck!
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I wouldn't describe it as cheap plastic at all. I believe it's canvas if a sort. It's a quality product, good seams, good construction. I have a bow rider and when we get rain here it rains fast. I probably had a couple hundred pounds of water in the front section and it didn't leak at all. Had to siphon the water out as it was too heavy to try and just push out by hand. Also the straps are attached well as they've never given up even with that much weight.
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This rain suit is light duty, not good for construction. May I suggest Helly Hanson or something by Bass Pro Shops. Alaskan fishermen and harsh weather researchers I've known use Helly Hanson.
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This is a pretty expensive suit to be running around on dinghies. Though it is strudy (not fragile), I could see you catching it on sharp items. You could probably buy 50 - 100 throw away rain suits for the price of this drysuit. Otherwise, the drysuit should do the job. I'd just be nervous catching it on something. Good luck.
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I have not yet used this suit. I did inspect it upon my receipt of it and the material feels plastic-y and resilient. Any Tyvek suit is going to be challenged by exposure to soil, rocks, snags, etc. Be careful with it and you should be fine.
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Have tried in the cold. I wouldn't use it in the rain, cause you'll just rust it out
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The Coleman 20mm pvc rain suit did not last long. I would not recommend it for backpacking.
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We are in Tucson, AZ so we can't answer your question about the cold. It is water resistant.
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The sheath is quality & should not crack if dropped. But, just like any type of plastic,be careful if the weather gets cold which causes plastic to break more easily. I have abused my sheath more than normal & have had no problems. Hope this helps you out. I am a Viet Nam Veteran & have worked with this type of plastic both in the military & as a prepper.
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I was actually surprised with the durability of this plastic. It withstands the wind well as long as there are no sagging parts or loose ends for the wind to grab. However it does not withstand weather during the winter in colder places, mine became brittle under freezing conditions but i think it would work fine long term in a tropical environment, hope this helps.