Know your tent
OZtrail tents are manufactured from
waterproof and water repellent fabrics.
and other desirable features a recreational
or other solid structures.
water can enter a tent: -
CONDENSATION
forms an impermeable layer between the
inside and outside conditions. The moisture
inside the tent/shelter condenses on the
fabric. Sometimes in cold conditions it
appears that the fabric is leaking when in
fact the cause is condensation.
Condensation can be reduced if the
tent/shelter is well ventilated.
ZIPS
At times wind driven rain could force water
FLOOR
If the ground is very wet or water pools
make sure water drains away from the tent.
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
A well pitched tent on level ground is
structurally strong and most waterproof.
During prolonged periods of rain and
wind it may be necessary to tighten guy
lines and reset the tent pegs and attend
to drainage around the tent. Sagging and
incorrect pitching weakens the tent
structure and could allow water to pool
causing leaking and breakages.
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UNDERSTANDING WATERPROOFNESS
