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10/5/2014 at 11:26am
 Location: Livingston
 Outfit: Coleman 3 thingy
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I've noticed some of the newer tents are coming with darkened sleeping areas, for the early morning sunshine (yeah right). Does anyone know if there is a product out to diy, I've thought about a black dye diluted in a spray bottle and spray the fabric then let it dry. My wife's concern is that it would run when wet and we would look like numptys. Any ideas please.


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10/5/2014 at 12:23pm
 Location: Devizes Wiltshire
 Outfit: PVC_VWCrafter_MWB
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Easier to wear an eye-mask IMHO.

I never wear one myself, as it does not bother me, as I wake up naturally around 08:00h regardless of how dark/bright it is outside, even when I am at home with the bedroom curtains drawn!

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10/5/2014 at 12:54pm
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I can remember a topic similar to this a few years ago ....can't find it though.
Some people mentioned maybe using the weed control fabric draped over the bedroom pods. Its light weight so could do the job.
I'll keep looking for the thread maybe there were more ideas.

Maddie.


10/5/2014 at 1:15pm
 Location: High Wycombe
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The problem is Polyester doesnt dye very well so you will have a hard job to change colour


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10/5/2014 at 1:59pm
 Location: Livingston
 Outfit: Coleman 3 thingy
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Thanks for the advice guys, dk, my wife suggested the same thing, so I'll probably do something like that, or get a shamag thingy for eye covering.


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10/5/2014 at 3:57pm
 Location: Northern Ireland
 Outfit: Bell Tent Vango Coleman and Quechua
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weed control fabric from Home Bargains and similar shops is very cheap, and so light it won't strain the toggles. It can be draped over and doesn't necessarily need to fit to the very edges. An alternative is light weight 'space' blanket, silvery foil ones and they fold down a lot smaller. Want a diy on the hop option, slit open sturdy bin bags and attach with clothes pegs.



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