reproofing tent floors
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Whats the best stuff to reproof a fabric type floor on a tent please. Its an old tent so probably nylon. The rest is of so it would be a shame to dump it just for moisture seeping through the floor from damp ground.
I have in the past used a silicon spray on other tents and sometimes it worked sometimes it didnt. Is that still the best option
I'm not aware of anything, talk to a place like twinneedle.co.nz and see if they know of anything or can do anything
It's a guess, but maybe ask them about Nikwax TX-Direct Spray-On ?.
Nikwak say dirt attracts moisture, so cleaning would be the Go also.
Put a ground sheet under it.
I know thats the easy way but want to look at other options first It can be rigged as a 4 season snow tent so is already not that light or space conscious.
I dont think a spray on water blocker is going to work for you, it might be ok for a couple of trips but will soon wear off.
Unfortunately a ground sheet sounds like your best bet.
Try using a space blanket for a ground sheet, it is very lightweight and resonably waterproof. I use a cheap tarp (6' by 4') from the Wharehouse with my tents, it only weighs 200gms and doubles as a shelter for wet lunches.
Try bog-standard silastic mixed with mineral turps to a thin consistency and paint it on the underneath of the floor.
Do a small patch first to ensure that it sticks (it will if nylon or sil-nylon).
You can also (re)seamseal with the same mixture.
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