Parachute - Fabsil it or not ???

[Lost in civilisation]

I have just bought a PX1 parachute to take to scout camp on monday.

I have seen Rik recommend burning resinous wood underneath parachutes to waterproof them. My concern is that it starts bucketing down before we get a fire lit and then it won't get a chance to adhere to the chute.

Is it worth chucking some fabsil on the chute ?


thanks
stu

[Vulpes]

Look into using Thompson's water seal perhaps if anything. Half the price of Fabsil and you get tons of the stuff! I know fishermen that use it to proof their shelters and they swear by it.

[Kepis]

Set it up with a fairly steep pitch and the water will just run off, thats all ive ever done with mine, also like an old canvas tent, dont touch the chute if it gets wet, or it will drip

[Nonsuch]

Woodsmoke in the Lakes Fabsil theirs. That's probably a good recommendation.

[R.Lewis]

Fabsil'd ours. Can safely say it doesn't work too well! It was a pretty shallow pitch though so next time out will try and rig it steeper...

[Chiseller]

Once the fire is lit and you've heat from the bodies, worst you'll get is a misting near the cloth. There should be no drops and waterproofing shouldn't be needed .

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