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my family is going camping this summer and our old tent was some what wet still so there is milldue and stuff tht has grown on it and it doesnt hold out the water. they refuse to buy a new tent so is there anything that isnt to expencive we could use to waterproof the tent?
somone suggested AmorAll but i dont know if that will do the job.
Answer
Set up the tent in the yard give it good hosing down use dish soap and scrub it with a large car wash sponge. let it dry real good in the sun.
Next treat it with Tectron Wet Guard -- $7.95 -- Tectron Wet Guard restores a durable water repellent (DWR) finish to create maximum water and soil repellency on all fabrics. Contains no silicone, safe for GORE-TEX®. Repels stains and contains UV screen to reduce fading and degradation. 11oz can
http://www.vtarmynavy.com/tectron-wet-guard.htm
Next go over all the interior seams with Spray On Seam Sealer -- $6.95 -- Spray On Seam Sealer Ideal for tents, backpacks, outerwear and all other synthetic fabrics Colorless, washable, flexible Non-toxic and odorless when dry Professional strength Guaranteed effective on all synthetic fabrics Protects new or cleaned fabrics from water, dirt, etc. Reduces fading caused by the sun 14 oz. per spray can.
http://www.vtarmynavy.com/spray-on-seam-sealer.htm
let all that dry repack the tent and you should be good to go!
Good Luck!
Set up the tent in the yard give it good hosing down use dish soap and scrub it with a large car wash sponge. let it dry real good in the sun.
Next treat it with Tectron Wet Guard -- $7.95 -- Tectron Wet Guard restores a durable water repellent (DWR) finish to create maximum water and soil repellency on all fabrics. Contains no silicone, safe for GORE-TEX®. Repels stains and contains UV screen to reduce fading and degradation. 11oz can
http://www.vtarmynavy.com/tectron-wet-guard.htm
Next go over all the interior seams with Spray On Seam Sealer -- $6.95 -- Spray On Seam Sealer Ideal for tents, backpacks, outerwear and all other synthetic fabrics Colorless, washable, flexible Non-toxic and odorless when dry Professional strength Guaranteed effective on all synthetic fabrics Protects new or cleaned fabrics from water, dirt, etc. Reduces fading caused by the sun 14 oz. per spray can.
http://www.vtarmynavy.com/spray-on-seam-sealer.htm
let all that dry repack the tent and you should be good to go!
Good Luck!
how to camp with children?
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Answer
THINGS TO TAKE; SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT:
Appropriate clothing & shoes, tent (for shelter), sleeping bag (air mattress if you have one), Several flashlights, Large bowl(s) (lots of uses),(lots of) soap,(extra)towels, bug spray, sun screen, First Aid Kit, snake bite kit, books & games (cards or...),safety matches, gloves, shovel, roasting sticks (for campfire cooking),clothes line & pins, & camp chairs. Can Opener, Sharp knife,Pots & frying pan, paper plates, plastic utensils, papertowels.
FUN FOOD(marshmellows smores, hot dogs,..etc.,and don't forget the condiments!).
HEALTHY food, and ...fruits...nuts, & such.
PLENTY OF FRESH WATER, AN EXTRA SET OF EYES AND EXTRA PAIR OF HANDS, ALSO LOTS OF PATIENCE, AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL, PRAYERS,
AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ON YOUR ADVENTURE.
THINGS TO TAKE; SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT:
Appropriate clothing & shoes, tent (for shelter), sleeping bag (air mattress if you have one), Several flashlights, Large bowl(s) (lots of uses),(lots of) soap,(extra)towels, bug spray, sun screen, First Aid Kit, snake bite kit, books & games (cards or...),safety matches, gloves, shovel, roasting sticks (for campfire cooking),clothes line & pins, & camp chairs. Can Opener, Sharp knife,Pots & frying pan, paper plates, plastic utensils, papertowels.
FUN FOOD(marshmellows smores, hot dogs,..etc.,and don't forget the condiments!).
HEALTHY food, and ...fruits...nuts, & such.
PLENTY OF FRESH WATER, AN EXTRA SET OF EYES AND EXTRA PAIR OF HANDS, ALSO LOTS OF PATIENCE, AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL, PRAYERS,
AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ON YOUR ADVENTURE.
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