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20/8/2014 at 10:41am
Location: Derby.
Outfit: Karsten 350+Awnings
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I'm sorry, but I'm going to be harsh here. Nothing personal!
You say it blew before it was secure, and yet you had time to put a cool box and suitcase in there, "to weigh it down"?
It's a bag of air!! Pegs hold it down! Guy lines hold it down! Tent's are not designed to be held down by coolboxes and suitcases!!
I'd suggest, before next time, you do some research into how to pitch a tent. There are no guarantees, of course, when the winds pick up, but at least give yourself a fighting chance... which you appear not to have done, on this occasion.
You're in the right place, of course. You'll get all the help and advice you need, from these forums. I just thought, on this occasion, you needed a little ar5e kicking first!!
In an attempt to redress the balance a little, I would say that many rips and tears can be sorted... fairly easily, and reasonably cheaply.
Gorilla tape (thick, black, strong... ideal for groundsheets etc).
Tenacious tape (and/or a similar tape, the name of which escapes me?) Thin, strong, see through, and ideal for polyester and similar flysheets.
However, from your description, I fear it may be a write off.
Might be worth a word with professionals, but from my limited experience, it will probably prove more economical to replace, than pay for the repairs.
You don't say where you are. I can recommend professional repairers in Burton on Trent, Staffs. If you think you might like a quote at least, they are called Canvas Repair Centre
Apologies for the rap on the knuckles... but someone had to do it... You've been very naughty!!!
...and besides, you don't know where I live, so you can't come round and punch my lights in!! 
Good luck. 
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