I'm normally a stickler for dry tent packing, however we're off until Tuesday (rain expected as we pack up) and then away again on Friday morning. Will I get away with leaving it in the bag for 3 days or should I be conservative and pitch it in the park on Wednesday?
If we weren't going away again so quickly I wouldn't hesitate, but it means a day off work unless we miraculously have a glorious Tuesday evening.
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I've left tents in the past for longer than three days too... But as a rule of thumb, get it dry as fast as you're able - the longer you leave it, the sooner mould starts to develop and eat at your fabric....
Though three days really should be okay. :-)
------------- Mr Bukey
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I've had folding campers and Combi Camps (proper canvas) that have been left wet from sunday to friday with no damage but I wouldn't have left them any longer than that.
I had a caravan awning that was packed away soaking wet at New Year and I forgot about it - took it out on a sunny day in June and laid it out, soon dried in the sun, no damage - but they are acrylic and polyester, not real canvas.
Modern lightweight tents - one got put away wet and forgotten about for a year and it was ok when we got it out and dried it out, although it was a bit smelly for the first 24 hours or so.
So I think you'll both be fine.
------------- Caz
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Topic: How long do you leave a damp tent?
