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Subject Topic: Damp Tent? Post Reply Post New Topic
Personjohnpodlesak
25/9/2008 at 9:00pm
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hi all hope your all well.

Came back from north wales on sunday and when we packed our tent up it was a little on the damp side. I intend to put the tent up in garden to give it chance to dry out but how long is it safe to leave until i put it up as i dont want it to get damaged

Advice please

Thanks John


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Personjamesmw
25/9/2008 at 10:46pm
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ASAP - Tents start to get mildewy after a while if left damp, I would say within a couple of days before it starts to get stale. I also found with my previous tent, that if the tent got damp and was not dried out, The waterproofing was not nearly as adequate then next time around.

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PersonBernie47
25/9/2008 at 10:59pm
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Don't keep it packed in the bag, just fold it loosly and leave it in the bath until you can dry it out.

 


PersonAngela77
26/9/2008 at 9:58am
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We hang ours up in the spare room draped over the bunk beds if it needs drying out, and I know some others hang them over the stairs, if that's any help.

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Personbordercaz
26/9/2008 at 11:03am
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Mine's still draped across the settee from a few weeks ago  - must put it away.

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26/9/2008 at 11:12am
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Quote: Originally posted by bordercaz on 26/9/2008
Mine's still draped across the settee from a few weeks ago  - must put it away.

 

Not wanting to accept the season is over!! putting it away just brings home thats it good few months away before you can escape again lol



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