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TENT CARE
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You wake up to head home and it rained
all night, and there is water all over the
outside of your tent. You
can
pack up your
tent when it’s wet. We suggest leaving your
windows zipped up because that will help
keep the moisture on the outside.
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Give it a good shake and get as much water
off as you can before pack-up.
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Once you’ve arrived at your new location, it
is
imperative
that you don’t forget to open
it up and air it out completely! Try not to
leave it more than 36 hours – as soon as
you can is best.
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Once your tent is completely dry, you can
pack it back up.
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Having snug hardware is important. We
recommend checking your hardware before
every trip - just a quick check and tighten
1/16th of a turn goes a long way! You can
use a paint marker and make a mark on
your bolt to keep track of movement for a
quick visual inspection.
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Your zippers will be exposed to all kinds of
elements. We highly recommend regularly
lubricating them to keep them operating
smoothly!
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Using a lubricant such as Bee’s Wax is a
great way to protect the longevity of your
zipper. Just buy a small block and rub it on
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When packing up your tent, make sure
you fold in the corners and try and get the
fabric inside in as orderly of a manner as
you can, preventing from bunching and
lumps. The cinch cord will help with this.
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Double check the sides when closing and
push the fabric past the seal with your
fingers so it doesn’t get caught when you
close and latch the tent.
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Do up the straps on the latches tightly,
giving the tent a good seal, with no fabric
popping out.
Your tent’s lifespan greatly depends on how
much you use and care for it.
With extremely good care, safe handling
practices, proper winter storage, and average
use, you should be seeing 5+ years. Here
are our tips for keeping your tent in the best
shape possible!
*This could fluctuate based on region,
temperature, use rates, abuse, and terrain.
Rain + Your Tent: Packing up your
tent when it’s wet
Check your Hardware Regularly
Zipper Care
Make sure you have a Proper Seal
with Packing up your Tent
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Just like your car, the shell of your tent
likes to be clean. Use a bucket, warm water
and mild soap, then air out.
Clean the shell
