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SwitchbackFisher Boot buster
Joined: 24 Feb 2018 Posts: 364 | TRs | Pics Location: Wa |
Grannyhiker wrote: | Since all the "fixes" suggested here are temporary, I suggest it's time to start saving for a newer tent. Hopefully the fixes will last another year or two and you'll have enough by the time the "fixes" are done for! |
That was exactly my thought. Hopefully I can get at least 1 more year and if it survives I can use it as a loaner for friends.
I may not be the smartest, I may not be the strongest, but I don't want to be. I only want to be the best I can be.
I may not be the smartest, I may not be the strongest, but I don't want to be. I only want to be the best I can be.
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Gwen LO Girl-of-the-Month
Joined: 14 Feb 2010 Posts: 1673 | TRs | Pics
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Sat Oct 05, 2019 6:28 pm
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I'm curious if you've been using a footprint for the tent. If not, mayhap the floor might have lasted longer, or not.
I have a Nemo Meta 1p that I'd let go for a song if you find that your quick fixes don't last you to that new rent. Single wall, trekking pole pitch, has a footprint.
Tomorrow's not promised to anyone, so be bold, scare yourself, attempt something with no guarantee of success. You'll be amazed at what you can achieve. -Olive McGloin
Tomorrow's not promised to anyone, so be bold, scare yourself, attempt something with no guarantee of success. You'll be amazed at what you can achieve. -Olive McGloin
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SwitchbackFisher Boot buster
Joined: 24 Feb 2018 Posts: 364 | TRs | Pics Location: Wa |
Gwen wrote: | I'm curious if you've been using a footprint for the tent. If not, mayhap the floor might have lasted longer, or not.
I have a Nemo Meta 1p that I'd let go for a song if you find that your quick fixes don't last you to that new rent. Single wall, trekking pole pitch, has a footprint. |
No I didn't use one. At the time I didn't want to spend the 50 they wanted for a 120 dollar tent. Next tent will have one cause I'll be shelling out more money for it I'm sure.
Also thanks for the offer on the Nemo, I have a friend who has a single wall and all he does is complain about it, and don't use trekking poles either so I will pass.
I may not be the smartest, I may not be the strongest, but I don't want to be. I only want to be the best I can be.
I may not be the smartest, I may not be the strongest, but I don't want to be. I only want to be the best I can be.
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Navy salad Member
Joined: 09 Sep 2008 Posts: 1865 | TRs | Pics Location: Woodinville |
Two more ideas:
-- You can buy replacement tent pole sections for most any tent -- with a choice of Easton aluminum, fiberglass, or carbon fiber in various diameters -- here: https://tentpoletechnologies.com -or- if you don't want to mess with replacing a section yourself, you can send yours in and have them do it for you.
-- You can buy do-in-yourself tent coatings either from REI or directly from their supplier in Lynnwood (if you need a lot) and apply to the reverse side of your tent floor (assuming the peeling is from just one side). I did this on an old A-frame tent and was ok with the result, even though it was a little stiffer afterwards. But it stuck well and didn't peel.
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Windstorm Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2014 Posts: 288 | TRs | Pics
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I also didn't want to pay for a footprint, but somewhere I picked up a bit of Tyvek that I cut to size. It's done a great job, although after 8-ish years, the Tyvek is getting kind of fuzzy and dirt/bark tends to stick to it. I don't know if it will help at this point, but it might be worth looking for some cheap Tyvek or one of the other DIY options and making your own footprint.
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