Tent repair

[Montana]

I recently pulled my Sierra design night watch tent from the storage bag to find a mouse was using it for a home. It chewed small round holes in the mesh, side wall tub and ripstop fabric. Got the rain fly as well.
Want some suggestions on best repair method. Thinking duct tape on the tub side wall. Maybe try tire patch scabs on the fly. Suggestions welcome since I like the tent and the damage is not too bad. Thanks.

 

[Chip]

if you search "nylon repair" here you'll get a number of hits, including;

Someone here once suggested the McNett Tenacious Clean Tape, which I now carry for quick repairs. 2 years ago my crampons shredded my precip pants. I used this stuff and they are "like new", no need to replace or repair further.

 

[Gremlin]

I would also go with McNett patches. Duct tape will leave a gummy residue if ever you want to put on a permanent repair. Put it on the inside, BTW.

Good luck.

Doug

 

[rup]

Anyone have any experience with re-laminating an old rain fly??

 

[DougPaul]

Anyone have any experience with re-laminating an old rain fly??

The informed comments that I have seen suggest that the home methods don't work well. A new fly is a much better solution.

Doug

 

[Gremlin]

Oh yes, put the McNett on the un-coated side. You can use duct tape on the other.

IMO, relaminating would only be for the pros. Recoat3 (www.campmor.com) works for a while, but not for long.

 

[Montana]

zipper

The little bugger also chewed a 2 in length of the material attaching he zipper to the body of the tent and the zipper has come apart also. Would anyone know of a professional tent repair person? I hate to trash this thing.

 

[Gremlin]

Sorry, I only know a place in Montreal.

Doug