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Tent Care
You should seal all floor seams and those seams on the rainfly. This will make
the tent waterproof. If the manufacturer already taped the seams,
get some seam sealer anyway and seal the corners. Better to be safe
than sorry.
Always use a ground sheet with your tent. This will cut down on
the wear and tear of your tent floor. Rocks are sharper than you
think and over time will push right through that nylon. If you do
not buy a ground sheet made specifically for your tent, buy a plastic
sheet and cut it slightly smaller than the dimensions of your floor.
This will keep water from accumulating between the sheet and the
tent floor.
Always store your tent DRY. If it gets wet on your trip, don't
worry. Set it up when you get home and it will dry in about 30 minutes.
If you store it wet, mildew will accumulate in the nylon and destroy
the material. There is no way to stop mildew after it is there.
Always store your tent DRY.
Store your tent in a relatively cool place. If you leave it in
a hot room or car the sealed seams will delaminate causing the tent
to lose its waterproofness.
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