5
Care
VERY IMPORTANT
—Your tarp must be completely dry before storage! STORING A WET OR DAMP
TARP, EVEN FOR A SHORT TIME, CAN RUIN IT AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
If you have to break
camp when the tarp is wet, that is okay. Just be sure when you get back, to unroll and open up / hang out to
completely dry. The sooner the better. Periods of time exceeding 48 hours could allow mold to grow.
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To clean, hose down with water and wipe with a cloth. Do not use soaps and detergents as they
can damage the water-repellant treatment of the canvas.
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Do not spray insecticides or bug repellant directly on the canvas. This may damage the water-repellant
treatment.
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For long-term storage, store in a cool, dry location that is not exposed to direct sunlight.
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The canvas on your tarp has a special Hydra-
Shield™ treatment that is watertight, yet breathable. You
should rarely have to retreat the canvas. If you do need to spot treat the canvas for water repellency,
use a silicone based repellent such as Kiwi Camp Dry®. This should take care of any leaks, and you
should rarely have to retreat. Do not use other kinds of water proofing such as Canvak® on this Hydra-
Shield™ canvas, as it could clog the tiny pores in the canvas, eliminating its breathability.
Other Notes
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Some slight irregularities are normal with 100% cotton canvas and will not affect the performance of
your tarp.
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Tip: This tent has a lot of guy ropes. Save yourself the frustration of a tangled guy rope mess. Wrap
guy ropes
,
then secure them with twist
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ties, elastics, or zip
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lock bags.
We appreciate your business. Thank you for purchasing a Kodiak Canvas® tarp. We put pride into the
design and manufacturing of this product. It is the best of its kind available. We wish you safe and happy
camping. Please tell your friends about us.
© Kodiak Canvas. Layton, UT USA
Made in China
