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Hi!

Im sorry if Im posting this in the wrong place, but this is my first ever post!

Im having a slight 'issue' with my Coleman Classic Trailblazer 5 tent...

Last time I used it (about a year ago - Ive been spending time with a Vango behind its back) when I was taking it down I noticed two of the ties on the outter sheet that attach it to the inner structure were missing (both on the same side/corner of the sheet).

It had been windy and they must have broken off...hence the new Vango...however I have to use the Coleman this weekend (Vango is off on its hols with my Mom) and I have absolutely no idea what to do about the broken ties!

The tent will be all skew-wiff if I don't replace them but I have no idea where they went!  Ive brought some seam sealer but am struggling to think of something to improvise with to make suitable new ties.  Can any one help me with any suggestions?!  Would any bit of material do the job?

Hi Debbie,

They were stitched onto a seam but not actually into it which is why I think they have ripped off so easily.

I dont mind if whatever I do is temporary and doesnt last too long as I dont use the tent much...just so I can use it every so often still if I need to and have it 'work' fine

Thanks very much for your help...the umbrella is a good idea! Also just this second noticed ties on the pole bag that might do...I didnt even think of that!

:o)