Tent maintenance
We recommend that you regularly use a tent cleaner or
pure soap to clean your tent. Wash your tent in the bath or a tub of warm water. Always rinse the tent and dry thoroughly in the shade. After cleaning, reproofing the outer will strengthen the fabric and improve its water repellency.
- DO NOT use detergents to clean your tent as they may harm the proofing
- NEVER machine wash or tumble dry your tents
- AVOID contact with fuel, oil and chemicals, as the stains from these may be impossible to remove and will probably attack the fabric and damage the proofing.
- AVOID pitching under trees as sap may fall onto the flysheet and it is almost impossible to remove.
Field Repairs
Use duck tape / gaffer tape, to repair tears when out in the field. Poles can be temporarily repaired using the pole repair sleeve – cover the pole with the sleeve and then tape it in place.
The lighter the fabric the more susceptible it is to UV damage. High altitude exposure causes much more rapid degradation. To prolong the life try to pitch out of direct sunlight as much as possible. If camping near salt water, wash in clean water or better still in tent cleaner. After using your tent, it is worthwhile spending time checking it over on your return. Early detection may prevent problems developing later. Most importantly, check that the tent and poles are dry, re-lubricating zips and poles as necessary.
Dusty conditions or contamination with mud will cause the zips to lose performance and stick. If the zips become fouled DO NOT FORCE THEM, you will damage the teeth. Clean with soapy water, rinse and re-lubricate with Zip Lube. If the zips on your tent fail, it is probably because the slider is worn.
We recommend that you regularly use a tent cleaner or
pure soap to clean your tent. Wash your tent in the bath or a tub of warm water. Always rinse the tent and dry thoroughly in the shade. After cleaning, reproofing the outer will strengthen the fabric and improve its water repellency.
- DO NOT use detergents to clean your tent as they may harm the proofing
- NEVER machine wash or tumble dry your tents
- AVOID contact with fuel, oil and chemicals, as the stains from these may be impossible to remove and will probably attack the fabric and damage the proofing.
- AVOID pitching under trees as sap may fall onto the flysheet and it is almost impossible to remove.
Field Repairs
Use duck tape / gaffer tape, to repair tears when out in the field. Poles can be temporarily repaired using the pole repair sleeve – cover the pole with the sleeve and then tape it in place.
The lighter the fabric the more susceptible it is to UV damage. High altitude exposure causes much more rapid degradation. To prolong the life try to pitch out of direct sunlight as much as possible. If camping near salt water, wash in clean water or better still in tent cleaner. After using your tent, it is worthwhile spending time checking it over on your return. Early detection may prevent problems developing later. Most importantly, check that the tent and poles are dry, re-lubricating zips and poles as necessary.
Dusty conditions or contamination with mud will cause the zips to lose performance and stick. If the zips become fouled DO NOT FORCE THEM, you will damage the teeth. Clean with soapy water, rinse and re-lubricate with Zip Lube. If the zips on your tent fail, it is probably because the slider is worn.
Down Jackets
Expedition PRO
Gateway PRO
Firewall PRO
Synthetic Clothing
SF Reversible Jacket
SF Reversible Trousers
Arctic Reversible Jacket
Expedition PRO
Gateway PRO
Firewall PRO
Synthetic Clothing
SF Reversible Jacket
SF Reversible Trousers
Arctic Reversible Jacket
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