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hi all

i have just been asked a question from our local cub scouts...

they have got a dome tent which has a tear in it and wondered if there was a local tent repair specialist around this area..

thanks in advance..

i said im sure someone on here will know...

Find out how big the tear is as there are a couple of ways of repairing it.

Firstly you can clean the area and stick some masking tape on the reverse of the tear to hold it together and using some material the same as the tent and glue apply a patch that is cut an inch bigger than the tear and then have it stictched into place - removing the masking tape first and then applying some sealant over the back of the tear and stitching then once this is dry apply a patch inside but just glueing this in place in stead of stitching

or

use some Tenacious tape - available from all good camp shops and apply a piece each side over the tear making sure it is bigger than the tear and ensuring the area is free of dirt etc; - this stuff is amazing and it can be replaced once it starts to get tatty or loosen.

Both will do the trick quite nicely

Kitten x

Hi There

I have the same problem we were camping this week and the weather was just a tad on the windy side and my brand new outwell ripped not a fault with the tent just bad luck.  I was recommended by my tent dealer a place called FLEXIGOODS.  Think they are not that far from you they are based just outside RINGWOOD as if you were heading towards Salisbury just off this road but just on the outskirts of RINGWOOD. There telephone number is 01425 479735 dont think it is too far for you.  I shall be taking my tent there so hopefully they will be ok.

Hope that helps

Scat

Another vote for Flexigoods. They fixed my sisters tent a couple of years ago and i was very impressed. Good value for money too.