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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION’S
Will I need to use a wax stick or seam sealer?
As your tent is a Polyester/Cotton fabric you may be required to put extra
seam sealing on the seams. A wax stick can be used by rubbing the wax over
the seams (on the inside and outside) to create a seal. Alternatively use a
seam sealer which is a durable, flexible adhesive ideal for tents, coats, boots
and other outdoor equipment. It bonds to both natural and synthetic fabrics,
and other difficult-to-glue materials. We recommend you follow the
instructions on the seam sealing product you opt to use.
My tent appears to be leaking.
Through perspiration and breathing, an adult gives off about a litre of water
overnight. When you sleep in a tent, this water vapour is trapped. If it cannot
escape, water vapour reappears as condensation and this can make it appear
that the tent is leaking. The tent windows should be left partially open at night
to aid with cross ventilation which allows excess moisture to escape, reducing
condensation. With a Polyester/Cotton fabric tent, some condensation is
normal.
Do I need to use guy ropes? How do I guy out my tent?
When high winds or a storm are predicted, do not count on the pegs alone
to keep your tent secure. All DMH tents have built in loops at optimal guy-
out locations. It’s important to put in the extra time guying out your tent.
Correctly done, it can save your tent during harsh weather. Attach the guy
ropes to the loops & peg them in the ground three or four feet from the
edge of the tent. If pegged too close to the tent, wind can cause an upward
pull that could dislodge the pegs.
