roughly pack up the wet ground sheet and pop it in something water proof. Once
home dry it out and continue putting the tent away)
Now place the groundsheet on the folded tent, followed by the pole bag and peg
bag and then roll the whole thing into a tight bundle, using the ties to secure the
tent in a roll. Next, lift one end and slip the bag over the tent.
Bingo - you’ve done it!
Enjoy your Emperor Bell Tent and remember, please only store it bone dry.
Many thanks and feel free to call us if you get stuck.
Other info.
Cotton shrinks when wet, making itself waterproof when it rains. The first time
your tent gets wet it may leak a little - don’t worry THIS IS TOTALLY NORMAL!!
Once it dries out for the first time that shrinkage closes up any little holes to
ensure it won’t happen again.
The canvas has been impregnated to protect it from dirt, ultraviolet radiation and
fungus. This makes it mould-resistant, but not mould-proof.
If the canvas remains damp in a place where mould can grow, eventually mould
will grow. If you put your tent up in a damp corner of the garden, next to a hedge,
or under a tree long term it will eventually get mouldy (as would a car or anything
left there). Therefore, it’s worth considering the right spot that has some
ventilation as mould is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
Advantages of a cotton canvas tent:
- Strong
- Breathing and humidity regulating
