How to fix a tear in your tent

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If you look at your tent, and find there is a rip in the cloth, chances are yous aren't exactly  happy by this.    But rather than freak out further, y'all can rectify this trouble and you and your tent can go on to have many happy camping ground moments together.

But how?

​We take you lot through some steps to make tent fixing easier and not likewise catchy.    Because who wants to have to deal with tricky tents?

The information below is for nylon tents.

Small Tear Repair

Assess the damage.

Bold information technology's null too huge (and if and so, you demand to read on)   one detail we use and recommend is Tenacious Tape.  If you don't have any, go buy it.

This Record is waterproof, all purpose tape and can be used on all your outdoor gear (we recommended it in our story on how to fix a leaking sleeping mat).

  1. So notice your rip/tear, and cutting some of this Tenacious Record, rounding off the edges; and
  2. Make certain the tape is larger than the the rip, by at least 2cm on all sides.
  3. Peel off the backing on the Record, and press it over the small rip/pigsty on the fabric that is inside the tent,  pressing down firmly and smoothing out any bumps or bubbles in the tape.     Yous want to make sure its firmly adhered to the material.
  4. Apply the Tape on the other side of the fabric (outside tent textile), and then y'all have double force record over the rip.
  5. Optional stride:     If yous don't want the Tape on the exterior of the tent as mentioned in step 4, you tin apply Seam Grip to the tear on the outside of the tent.    Y'all will smear the Seam Grip over the tear, and the surrounding expanse of the tear - you can do this with your finger, or a make clean stick, or any you have handy!      Allow Seam Grip overnight to fully cure.

Seam Grip to fix your tent tear

tenacious tape to fix your tent tear

Large Tear Repair

A larger tear tin mean more work.        You tin can always endeavour Option 1 - using the Tenacious Tape and Seam Grip.     That's the easiest choice.

Only you may have to await at the sewing method, which isn't always platonic, and needs a bit more skill.

Firstly, y'all tin't but use any old thread you have lying effectually the firm to sew on buttons.  You will need to source a special polyester thread and appropriate needles.One thread that is mentioned frequently is Gutermann extra strong polyester thread.    Try looking for information technology on eBay every bit your local fabric store might not have the correct 1.

To observe out about sewing in more detail, and tips you need to be enlightened of when sewing with this sort of material, you should read the story which covers tips on sewing ripstop nylon fabric.

Need advice on threads and needles for the job?    Read these tips on sewing your ain gear.

After a successful sewing of the rip, you lot should apply Seam Grip over the sewing to help ensure no water leaks through.

Alternative Options on how to Repair Your Tent

If you aren't too keen to attempt whatsoever of the in a higher place options, yous have a few  alternatives.

Firstly, you lot can let someone else do it.      Type into Google    "tent repair commonwealth of australia"  and you will come upwardly with a few companies who can practise the piece of work for you.        Information technology will cost y'all just if you have concerns over your power to perform the to a higher place options, then information technology might be worth because.

Secondly, you could use duct tape on the tear.   Only we don't recommend this.   Duct tape is fine in an emergency, but for longer lasting repairs, duct tape volition offset to fray and come off the tent, leaving a large viscid mess on the tent.

Lastly, y'all could utilise a Tent Repair Kit that the manufacturer of your tent, may supply with your tent, or be bachelor for separate purchase.