Best tent waterproofing spray: How to choose and use it
Use KIWI Camp Dry for a tent fly that has lost beading; use seam sealer for stitch leaks and coating repair for peeling. Includes a quick-pick table.
How to waterproof, clean, store and repair a tent, plus the common reasons tents leak, get mouldy or condense.
Use KIWI Camp Dry for a tent fly that has lost beading; use seam sealer for stitch leaks and coating repair for peeling. Includes a quick-pick table.
Most tents should not go in a washing machine. Learn the few cases where it may be acceptable and the safer way to clean one by hand.
Dry it within 24 hours, then clean with mild soap and water; if mold has spread through coating, seams, or insulation, stop and repair or replace.
Use a canvas-specific waterproofer, treat seams first, and skip nylon sprays made for synthetic fabric. Covers prep, application, and over-coating risks.
A tarp can add rain protection over a tent if it stays above the tent with a sloped ridgeline and 6–12 inches of air gap.