Waterproof Tents

Waterproof Tents are the norm nowadays. Enhance your tent materials' water-tight ability by following some tent waterproofing guidelines.

Just think - Laying in your cozy outdoor shelter all warm and dry while the rain and wind pelt and blast your rainfly.

You can relax knowing you have added protection from the moisture because you took the following advice.

So sleep easy.

What Makes a Tent Waterproof?

Tent Material :

Seams : Seams seal the deal when it comes to the waterproof quality of a tent. Quality seams equal more reliable protection from the wet rain. Seams usually have a multiple stitching pattern and are then sealed with a coating of silicone seam sealer.

Tent Waterproofing

Sometimes the factory’s ability to make a tent waterproof isn’t always 100% perfect. In these cases it’s a good idea to apply your own tent waterproofing methods. It’s easy to do and doesn’t take very much time at all. Cheap to do too! You’ll be glad you did when you’re stuck in your tent during a torrential downpour!

Enhance the tent and/or rainfly ability to be watertight by using a waterproof tent spray. It’s simple to apply. Just spray on a thin even coating, let dry and repeat this process a couple more times.

Browse Waterproof Sprays for Tents

One thing to be absolutely sure to do is to apply a tent seam sealer. It’s very easy to do and most seam sealers for tents come with a little applicator brush that allows you to just paint right on. When seam sealing your tent remember the following guidelines:

Brush seam sealer on all seems, especially around doors and windows.
Apply seam sealer a half inch to each side of the seam as well as directly on the seam. This ensures extra protection.
When seam sealing around doors and windows with zippers, be sure not to get any on the zipper. The zipper seam should be left unsealed!

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Protect Your Tent from the Sun

The intense UV rays from the sun can quickly damage a tent. The higher the altitude, the more severe the UV rays will be. Treat your tent like you would your skin. Here are some tips to keep your tent from getting damaged by the sun:

Don’t leave your tent up all day in the direct sun.
Pitch your tent at sunset or in the shade.
If you can’t find a shady spot, put a spare lightweight tarp over your tent while the sun is out.

Damage from the sun can reduce a tent’s ability to be waterproof and keep you dry. Reducing sun damage will help to increase the longevity of your tent.

In conclusion, to make your tent more waterproof or to repair an older tent or leaky spots: