Cordura vs Parapack

[kefran 0]

hi guys !

i'm in the process of ordering a new rig and the manufacturer offers me to choose between those 2 fabrics. what are the differences between them ? and eventually which one would be the strongest in order to keep this rig for a while ?

thanks in advance for your answers !

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[kelel01 1]

Most rigs are made of cordura. Parapak is the slicker, shinier material. I have cordura on all exposed portions, and parapak for the inside of the leg straps and the backpad.

As far as I know, Cordura is the stronger of the two.

[matthewcline 0]

Go with Cordura, it will last longer and be better for the day you try to sell the rig and get a new one.

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[woodpecker 0]

I have both parapack and cordura rigs.

I would defin. put the cordura in the "more durable catagory" if from anything, just the look of it. Cordura is more rugged and dingy looking.

My parpack rig always looks brand new and shiny. Though parapack shows every wrinkle, so if your a sloppy packer it wont hide it...cardura will (to a point )

Hope this helps. I can send pics of both if you need....just at work right now and no access.

Billy

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[JerryBaumchen 1,363]

Hi kefran,

One additional thing to consider is the weight of the Cordura. Most Vectors & Infinitys are made of 500 denier (unless it is a color that is only available in 1000 denier).

The 1000 D is much more durable than the 500 D which (IMO) is only slightly more durable than ParaPak.

HTH,

Jerry

PS) You might try to get a sample of both 500 D & 1000 D to compare. A good suggestion (I think) for others who want to know more about gear fabrics.

[kefran 0]

Many thanks for the answers guys !

so my next rig (Icon) will be «Cordura made» :)

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[woodpecker 0]

Kind of funny actually. My (Icon) is the parapack and javelin is the cardura.

Pics when you get it.

SONIC WOODY #146

There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on?

[Kernel_Panic 0]

It depends on the quality of the Cordura. Mil-Spec 1000 Denier Cordura made with Dupont yarn and coated with 1.5 oz of urethane is by far the most durable product out there and imo looks the best also. Cordura has sort of become a generic term for the canvas type stuff used in everything from backpacks to sport rigs. I’ve seen 500 denier cordura coated with 1 oz or less of a urethane blend on some rigs. When this is the case a good quality, well coated commercial spec parapak tests better, especially in ravel tests. Perhaps you could ask for a swatch of each type of cloth be sent to you, and you can do your own tests on it. Pull, ravel, tear, bite, stomp, whatever. If you do this, make sure you get the colors sent to you that you plan on using in your rig. I’ve seen some really nice cloth in the common colors, and then not so good quality in the neon fuscia type stuff.

[AEsco48 0]

who uses what quality cordura?