A tent maintenance and care guide

Tents will last many years if you keep up to date with your tent maintenance. Below are a few tent care tips which should help to prolong the life of your tent:

• Take care to follow the instructions in the owners manual for proper setup and care regarding your tent.
• Ensure the tent poles are correctly pushed through the tent fabric sleeves to prevent the fabric riping as the tent is erected.
• Don’t force the fibreglass poles into position as they may snap. Repositioning of the poles in the fabric sleeves usually gives enough slack to safely pull the poles up into their correct position.
• Remove any stones or sharp objects from the tent pitching area to prevent the groundsheet from being punctured.

• Put a secondary groundsheet beneath the main groundsheet to help prevent rips and punctures.
• Remove boots and shoes when entering the tent.
• Remove any stones from the tent as, if stepped on, they may pierce the groundsheet.
• Don't cook or build fires near to the tent.
• Avoid hanging heavy objects from the tent as this can cause the tent to sag or tear.
• Ensure the tent is dried before being stored, either on the campsite or at home, to avoid mildew growth which can damage the tent.
• Avoiding creasing the tent when packing it into its bag as this can reduce its waterproof qualities. Consider buying a tent with an oversized bag to help prevent this problem.
• Try not to store the tent in a compacted bag, instead store it loosely in a dry, well ventilated area.
• Tent reproofing is possible using reproofing products which can stop leaks and avoids having to purchase a new tent.
• Never use detergents such as washing up liquid on your tent. It will prevent it from being waterproof.







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