I have researched the above and have found conflicting advice as to whether to weather a polyester tent? I thought that it would only be for polycotton but now I am in a quandry. Can anyone set me straight please?
Many thanks in advance hopefully :)
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In my opinion, you don't have to weather a polyester tent. I would say it's a fact, but I may get shot down in flames. It is however, a good idea to have a test pitch, to check it's all there, with no problems or leaks before you go away.
That would be leaks from seams zips windows etc.
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I have put the tent up, just not soaked it as I was hoping to go away possibly this weekend and thought that would be problematic re drying it out properly etc. I never thought about the seams/ windows tbh, bit of a numpty then I am. Only going to go 1/2 hr away on first camp so if it leaks through seems etc then can get home okay and return it if faulty.
Thanks again raf48 for your insight, much appreciated.
I too am in agreement with raf about not weathering a poly tent as seams should all be taped but thats just my opinion. However wetting it to check for leaks is never a bad thing better to find out at home than on a campsite. So im saying no to weathering but yes to checking for leaks or is that the same thing
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