seam tape<\/a> (also on Amazon).<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 1: Find problem areas in your tent by hosing down the tent in your backyard and watching carefully for areas where the water is soaking through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Apply the seam sealer using a syringe or a brush applicator to the inside of the seams (inside the tent)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Ensure no beads or drops form, wipe away with a sponge you won’t use again (you may have to use mineral spirits on the sponge to be able to work with the seam sealer)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Waterproof vs. Water-Resistance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I’ve used waterproof and water-resistance interchangeably in this article, but to ease my mind about being correct, I wanted to mention that no tent is waterproof. A waterproof tent would be a tent that you could submerge in a swimming pool and it wouldn’t allow water to pass through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tents are at best water-resistant<\/strong>. Getting this water resistance is really a combination of several different techniques which should all be explored if you’re wanting to stay dry. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWater Resistance vs. Air Breathability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Another conundrum to think about while researching a tent is that if your tent fabric is breathable, you will have less moisture build-up inside your tent. If your tent fabric is less breathable, it is likely more water-resistant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s a trade-off! <\/strong>Even if your tent is super water-resistant, you may find water condensing on the inside of your tent from the air you breath and from general humidity. <\/p>\n\n\n\nI’ve experienced this many times. Even if it doesn’t rain, if it gets chilly outside, water will condense on the wall of the tent, making everything damp and clammy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So what do you do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember that to keep the inside of your tent dry, it’s just as important to ensure your tent has adequate ventilation. <\/strong>Guying out the vents on your tent and ensuring your rainfly is taut will make a big difference on the inside of your tent in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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