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Rant: My old tent's waterproofing gave out after only two seasons
I used my Big Agnes Copper Spur on maybe 15 trips total, and after the second year, it started leaking badly in a light rain at Starved Rock State Park. The difference was crazy, from bone dry to a real mess. I checked the seam tape and it was totally peeling off in big sections, which was the cause. I called the company and they said the tape can fail if you store the tent rolled up tight when it's damp (which I might have done once). Has anyone else had this happen and found a good way to re-seal the seams yourself?
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wyatt_fox685mo ago
Okay but is it really that big of a deal? Tents are just gear, they wear out. You got 15 trips out of it, that's not nothing. Seam tape peeling is a super common fix, you just get some seam grip and do it yourself. Are we expecting our stuff to last forever now?
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walker.thomas5mo ago
Tell that to my hair clippers after one groom.
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patrician865mo ago
My buddy's tent floor delaminated after three nights. He just shrugged and said it was a good run.
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