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General Maintenance & Care
It is important to erect your tent before its intended use, this will allow you to
check that you have all the necessary parts and will help familiarise yourself with
the product.
Weathering
It is important to erect your tent and allow it to get thoroughly wet (by rain water if
possible) and allowed to dry naturally. This should be done 2-3 times to successfully
weather your tent.
If this is not done then your tent may leak on its first use.
Waterproofing
All our tents are supplied as waterproof, however all tents have a maximum
tolerance to water pressure and once this is exceeded water seepage can occur.
During wet conditions try to prevent belongings/objects inside the tents from
chaffing against the side of the fabric as this can allow water to seep in.
Additionally avoid leaving valuable items such as mobile phones or other electrical
items at floor level overnight or during wet weather, so if leakage does occur your
items will remain dry.
Condensation
Condensation can occur in any tent, but it is more likely to occur in nylon/polyester
or non breathable cotton tents and should not be confused with a leaking tent.
Moisture held in the air can in certain conditions form beads of water when it comes
into contact with a cold surface such as the outer skin of a tent.
It can be difficult to prevent condensation if you are in a damp or humid
environment but many of our tents come with ventilation to combat this.
Mildew
Is a fungus that can attack the fabric of your tent if it is stored in wet or damp
conditions. Eventually this can rot the fabric. To prevent this from happening fully
erect any damp tents and leave them to dry as soon as you return from a trip.
Cleaning
Dirt and stains can be removed by brushing with a mild pure soap solution. Never
use detergents and do not scrub, Rinse well and fully dry before packing away.
