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Subject Topic: polycotton repeatedly misting
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02/9/2011 at 10:29pm
 Location: Shropshire
 Outfit: Wolf Lake 5
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Our Wolf Lake bought in January suffered from misting in heavy rain after 2 weeks of use (not condensation). As we had also suffered from a leak on each side of the tent we contacted the retailer and obtained a replacement as we felt it was a lot of money to spend on a tent which isn't watertight! We have sprayed the replacement tent once with a hose to weather and didn't notice any misting or leaks however it will only be when we have a camp in heavy rain when we will be able to fully check - though we will be out of warrenty then......Whilst you are still in warrenty you may want to contact the retailer?

 



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02/9/2011 at 11:09pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Bear Lake 6
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I've got my eye in now!  I really couldn't see that the weave was anything like ours, but I can now.  Not that that helps you, but my mind is at rest.  I've only noticed the droplets in the air and it's not been enough to casue anything in the tent to get actually wet, so I hope you find a solution to your problem.



03/9/2011 at 9:54am
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Polycotton is not as waterproof as polyester tents with high HH ratings I'm afraid. Cotton repels water through surface water tension and even when weathered, very heavy rain main may penetrate in the form of mist as it is literally pushed through the thick and heavy fabric.

It's the downside of having a breathable and comfortable tent during most weather conditions, but there's not a lot you can do about absolutely drowning downpours and probably the only real negative aside from weight that polycotton has


03/9/2011 at 10:02am
 Location: Bristol
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thanks camping world for that info. good to know the limitations of the fabric.

Is it worth applying fabsil to the fabric or will that destroy its "breathable" properties?



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