Your camping tent is one of the most important pieces of camping gear that you own.Proper care of your camping equipment will ensure many years of future use of these valuable items.Caring for your tent is very easy, as listed below:
Cleaning Your Camping Tent
1. Cleaning the interior by shaking out the tent, and sweeping out the small particles with a whiskbroom.
2. Clean your tent by setting it up and wiping it down inside and out with a mild soap and lukewarm water.
3. Rinse the tent completely with cool,clean water. Wipe the interior completely with a clean wet rag to remove any soap residue.
4. Dry the tent completely including the stitching at the seams by placing the tent in the shade, and ventilating the interior of the tent.
5. Leave stubborn stains alone, as scrubbing can ruin the fabric. A light dusting of talcum powder or cornstarch will inhibit the transfer of stain to other part of the tent.
6. Wipe the tent poles down with a soft clean cloth.
7. Dip zippers quickly in water and dry them off. If you fail to clean your zippers, the zipper will eventually become inoperable.
Sealing Your Tent
1. Seal the seams of your tent according to the manufacture guide.
2. Seal your tent in a ventilated area.
3. Seal the tent while it is set up.
4. Apply sealant on the interior of each seam that are exposed to rain, runoff, or ground level moisture, including floor seams, fly seams, and reinforcements.
5. Apply several thin layers of sealant rather than one thick layer.
Ultraviolet Sunrays
1. Excessive exposure to sunlight can damage the fabric of your tent, which will cause tent fabric to become brittle and tear easily.
2. Avoid pitching your tent in direct sunlight for extended periods.
3. Use the rain fly even if it's not raining. The rain fly will protect your tent from ultraviolet sunrays, and is less expensive to replace if damaged.
Storage
1.Open vents to allow air to escape.
2. Roll the dry tent loosely and store in a dry, cool place.
3. Cover the tent with a cloth to prevent dust from collecting on the tent.
4. Do not roll tent poles in with the tent. If the tent poles are stored in an extended state, the life of the shock cords is prolonged.
5. Use the tent bag for transportation.
General Tips
1. Never put your tent away wet. If by chance you have to pack your tent wet, set it up outside to dry as soon as possible. Failure to do this will cause your tent to grow mold and mildew.
2. Never use strong detergents on your tent.
3. Never use a washing machine or dryer on your tent.
4. Use a rain fly to protect the exterior of the tent.
5. Use a foot print or ground cloth to protect the floor of the tent.
6. Ground cloth should be slightly smaller that the tent floor to avoid rain and moisture from collecting under the tent.
Cleaning Your Camping Tent
1. Cleaning the interior by shaking out the tent, and sweeping out the small particles with a whiskbroom.
2. Clean your tent by setting it up and wiping it down inside and out with a mild soap and lukewarm water.
3. Rinse the tent completely with cool,clean water. Wipe the interior completely with a clean wet rag to remove any soap residue.
4. Dry the tent completely including the stitching at the seams by placing the tent in the shade, and ventilating the interior of the tent.
5. Leave stubborn stains alone, as scrubbing can ruin the fabric. A light dusting of talcum powder or cornstarch will inhibit the transfer of stain to other part of the tent.
6. Wipe the tent poles down with a soft clean cloth.
7. Dip zippers quickly in water and dry them off. If you fail to clean your zippers, the zipper will eventually become inoperable.
Sealing Your Tent
1. Seal the seams of your tent according to the manufacture guide.
2. Seal your tent in a ventilated area.
3. Seal the tent while it is set up.
4. Apply sealant on the interior of each seam that are exposed to rain, runoff, or ground level moisture, including floor seams, fly seams, and reinforcements.
5. Apply several thin layers of sealant rather than one thick layer.
Ultraviolet Sunrays
1. Excessive exposure to sunlight can damage the fabric of your tent, which will cause tent fabric to become brittle and tear easily.
2. Avoid pitching your tent in direct sunlight for extended periods.
3. Use the rain fly even if it's not raining. The rain fly will protect your tent from ultraviolet sunrays, and is less expensive to replace if damaged.
Storage
1.Open vents to allow air to escape.
2. Roll the dry tent loosely and store in a dry, cool place.
3. Cover the tent with a cloth to prevent dust from collecting on the tent.
4. Do not roll tent poles in with the tent. If the tent poles are stored in an extended state, the life of the shock cords is prolonged.
5. Use the tent bag for transportation.
General Tips
1. Never put your tent away wet. If by chance you have to pack your tent wet, set it up outside to dry as soon as possible. Failure to do this will cause your tent to grow mold and mildew.
2. Never use strong detergents on your tent.
3. Never use a washing machine or dryer on your tent.
4. Use a rain fly to protect the exterior of the tent.
5. Use a foot print or ground cloth to protect the floor of the tent.
6. Ground cloth should be slightly smaller that the tent floor to avoid rain and moisture from collecting under the tent.
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