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Hi,

I have just returned from an horrendous week's camping trip in North Devon during which all the wind-facing doors and windows let in rain. This was undoubtedly due to the wind buffeting the polyester fabric (5m head!!) against the insect screens. This was not wind blown rain getting under the bottoms of windows etc, nor leaky seams - I could actually see dark patches in the polyester that were dripping water! This is only the second time I have used the tent ,which is just over a year old.

As I feel the need to do some preventative waterproofing for the future, can anyone advise on a suitable waterproofing substance? I see from previous posts on this subject that Fabsil is frequently mentioned, but isn't this water based? In which case won't it just run-off the polyester?

Also, should waterproofing be applied to the inner surface, the outer surface, or both surfaces?

Many thanks

I used the Fabsil that comes in a can (you can get spray on Fabsil) and painted it on to the tent, in my opinion this is one of the best ways to "re-proof" your tent as the spray on would just sit on top of the material. 

With the paint on kind I would think it has chance to soak into the material and therefore create a better waterproof barrier, at least thats my theory anyway.

Quote: Originally posted by arsenaldes on 15/11/2012

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All the Fabsil ive seen is Spirit based

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