Bushwalk Australia

I've acquired several pairs of protective overalls that are Tyvek, brand new still in their packs. Quite a lightweight, soft version of Tyvek. Looking for creative ideas to fashion some UL kit from the fabric so please reply with your ideas. I don't envisage slipping into them for wet-weather protection I'm thinking more of gear storage or whatever else you can think of.
Extra points for creativity.... Interested in how to join the material too.

Not exactly creative, but I've made bags out of Tyvek - I just sewed a slot at the top for a draw cord and sewed the side and bottom seams. I've used them for food bags, gloves/hats bag, and to carry microspikes.

Lots of bag/pouch type things is about probably about it. A la Tortoise's suggestion.
Tyvek wont work as 'wet outside gear' or clothing type stuff -after a bit of use it'll leak like a sieve.
It's really not great stuff.
One pair of the overalls will likely give you all the wee baggie/pouch things, you could possibly use.

Unfortunately no matter what you come up with- the vast bulk of the Tyvek overalls will end up in landfill because the pieces will be too small or just too irregular in shape to start with- the wastage will be huge.

Thanks Lamont and Tortoise, I tend to agree, prob just suitable for small bags. I reckon cutting a section from the overall's arm or legs would provide a piece that would just need to be sealed at one end and add a drawstring at the top. I have 3 pairs so I'll have a play. Cheers

I've got an evernew pot set and the bag appears to be some sort of tyvek. I have grave fears for its long-term durability but it's got a nice feel and weight for the job.

CraigVIC wrote:I've got an evernew pot set and the bag appears to be some sort of tyvek. I have grave fears for its long-term durability but it's got a nice feel and weight for the job.

I think you can relax. A pot bag isn't going to undergo the wear and tear of a ground sheet, unless you decide to also use it as a sit pad on granite on a regular basis. I've been Tyvek bags for years, and they show little to no sign of wearing out. I've used the thicker and the thinner Tyvek, depending on what I wanted it for.