There are certain things that that you must look into no matter what kind of tent you choose to bring for your hiking getaway. The size, material, strength, features, and weather conditions must all be taken into account because each of these factors may just spell the difference a fun camping trip and a showery nightmare.
Plenty of tent manufacturers typically incorporate instruction manuals on tent waterproofing. Some can even go as far as including the supplies and materials that one will need to make the product resistant to water. But for those people who do not have such tools packaged with their tents, learning the basics of tent waterproofing is necessary.
There is no shortage of tent waterproofing products that one can select from in the market. The three most common brands, however, include Kiwi Camp Dry Performance Fabric Protector, Nikwax Gear Care, and Canvak.
• Kiwi Camp Dry Performance Fabric Protector is a powerful aerosol spray that can cover as much as 200 to 250 square feet per can. This product dries up immediately after application and does not cause discoloration. Kiwi Camp Dry gives off a kerosene-like odor when applied, but disappears gradually with use.
• You may not know it but a huge range of Nikwax Gear Care products are at your fingertips. As a waterproofer, Nikwax is one of the best in their field. Its water-based solution is nature friendly because it has no propellant gases that may harm the atmosphere.
• One other popular tent waterproofing product that you can try is Canvak. This product is very user friendly. Simply clean and dry the fabric that needs to be treated;then, use a paint brush to apply the Canvak, and let it dry. Please note that this mineral-based solution is not recommended for use on vinyl finishes, nylon or synthetic materials. With that said, it is advisable that you determine the type of material that your tent uses before applying the product.
Waterproofing products are available in almost every home store around. So whether it’s a dome tent, cabin tent, safari tent, or any other tent that you’re using, be sure to use quality products because waterproofing them effectively will decrease the chances of leaks when the weather turns gloomy.