Re: [at-l] RE: Stephenson tent

[Big Bad Bob <rgiovann@idt.net>]

Eric A. Lyngaas wrote:
> 
> That warning is for all tents in general.  UV light is really hard on any nylon
> fabric, especailly the coated and specailly treated stuff.  Plus you bake like a
> potato in a tent set up in the sun.  You should always set up any tent in whatever
> cover is available.  It will provide protection from other weather conditions as
> well.
> Eric
> 

Eric you are so right.  I understand that if set up and left in the
direct sun a nylon tent's life will be about 3 to 4 weeks.  If protected
it will last years.
I used to take my kids camping for the whole summer and my tent was set
up for 8 weeks at a time.  My tent has lasted  years and still going
strong.  I put a tarp over it which helped us keep dry and cool (well
cooler).

Barbara


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