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The best idea is to put it up before you go on your first camp.(A) to get the hang of putting it up, folding it and putting it back in it's bag and(B) to find out if it leaks by using a hose on it, not direct ,showering like rain. I know there may not be fine enough weather to dry it out before you put it away but if you can then do it .

 If you bought it new ,you may do several camps (some hope lol) before it rained. and you may be to late to exchange it.

A new tent shouldn't leak, my parents bought a Minnasota 4 last year which leaked the first time they used it, the shop did replace it though!

Our Montana leaked last year too but it has had some welly over the last couple of years and it needed resealing from wear.(Good old Fabsil).

We always carry seam sealant in our repair kit just in case when we are away!

no problems with my oregon,but do not mistake a bit of condensation with leaks

great tent plenty of room for 2 

I'm glad I read this.  We have a new tent, a Gelert Horizon 6 and haven't had it out of the bag yet. Like the previous writer, I'm also a bit concerned we won't manage to get it out to try it before we go away in a week.  I have had a little peek at the instructions and amongst them it recommends that the seams are sealed before use!  What if we can't do that before we go?  Would we be ok taking the seam sealant with us and doing it when we get there?  Does it take long to dry?

PS. Just read this through and realise I sound like a bit of a numpty!  Oh dear.

Quote: Originally posted by Christina1 on 19/4/2008

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I'm glad I read this.  We have a new tent, a Gelert Horizon 6 and haven't had it out of the bag yet. Like the previous writer, I'm also a bit concerned we won't manage to get it out to try it before we go away in a week.  I have had a little peek at the instructions and amongst them it recommends that the seams are sealed before use!  What if we can't do that before we go?  Would we be ok taking the seam sealant with us and doing it when we get there?  Does it take long to dry?

PS. Just read this through and realise I sound like a bit of a numpty!  Oh dear.

Hi, Yes, take your Fabsil or whatever you use with you and seal the tent when you put it up on the campsite. I did this last year.

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