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My rainfly almost failed in a storm, fixed it with one simple step
Water was leaking through the seams during heavy rain. I used seam sealer at home and now it's totally dry. Always check your gear's seals before you go out.
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kim.sarah7mo ago
My old guidebook for the White Mountains has a whole page on tent maintenance that basically says the same thing. It calls seam sealing a "non-negotiable preseason task" and I ignored it for years. After one soggy weekend, I finally listened. That boring hour in the driveway saves so much hassle later.
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sandra_bennett597mo ago
We learned this the hard way in the Adirondacks last fall. That fix isn't just for leaks you already have, it's a key part of getting your tent ready for the season. It turned a simple repair into our normal spring cleaning routine.
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hayden_taylor907mo ago
Feel your pain with the Adirondacks lesson. Got caught in a real downpour once because I skipped the seam seal step on a tent I thought was fine. Woke up with a cold drip right on my forehead, totally ruined the trip. Now I just do it every spring, no questions asked. Lay the tent out in the sun, hit all the seams and any worn spots. It’s a boring hour but it beats a wet sleeping bag any day.
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