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Scouter
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PostSat Mar 29, 2003 11:45 pm 
I picked up an "old" (orange) full length at a garage sale this summer. A quick test on the floor showed it didn't have massive leaks, but longer (overnight) sleep test on it proved it did have a leak. Bath tub test reveals two leaks on the seams around the edge. Has anyone had good luck repairing leaks at these points, and how long will the repair be good for? Debating on whether to fix or send back to Cascade Designs. confused.gif

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Brian Curtis
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PostSun Mar 30, 2003 12:04 am 
What do you mean by "at the seam"? Are the leaks at the bend in the fabric, or coming through between the two layers of fabric? It sounds like they are small holes. If they are at the bend in the fabric they should be easy to repair. A bit of urethane Shoe Goo on a pinhole should make a permanent repair.

that elitist from silverdale wanted to tell me that all carnes are bad--Studebaker Hoch
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Backpacker Joe
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PostSun Mar 30, 2003 6:41 am 
Cascade will warrenty it! Fix the blody thing for you too! TB

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PostMon Mar 31, 2003 10:03 am 
I have fixed every small hole on my Thermarests with SeamSeal without a patch. It works every time. Larger rips require a patch.

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