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Just came across an interesting company that offers nano solutions for pretty much everything. I've listed the link at the bottom but it's in danish and I haven't been able to find an english site offering the same products.

Supposedly they offer solutions for both textiles as well as harder surfaces (metal, plastic, tile, etc). It is supposed to make water bead on pretty much any surface and make them "filth resistant". Kind of like a teflon treatment. A couple of weeks ago they ran a comercial campaign on TV where they submerged a fibertextile couch in red dye. And sure enough, you could brush off the red die with your sleeve (if that was treated with nanosolution too ). I know I know...TV comercials and the truth. I must say however that it looked pretty convincing. I browsed their website and kind of got taken in by it all and ordered a small bottle for treating helmets and visors. It was only 15 Euros, so I though what the heck.

Anyone know of an english website or simillar product? Anyway Ted, just a "waterproofing" solution that you might look into. I haven't tried it myself (yet) but just thought I'd mention it.
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Just came across an interesting company that offers nano solutions for pretty much everything. I've listed the link at the bottom but it's in danish and I haven't been able to find an english site offering the same products.

Supposedly they offer solutions for both textiles as well as harder surfaces (metal, plastic, tile, etc). It is supposed to make water bead on pretty much any surface and make them "filth resistant". Kind of like a teflon treatment. A couple of weeks ago they ran a comercial campaign on TV where they submerged a fibertextile couch in red dye. And sure enough, you could brush off the red die with your sleeve (if that was treated with nanosolution too ). I know I know...TV comercials and the truth. I must say however that it looked pretty convincing. I browsed their website and kind of got taken in by it all and ordered a small bottle for treating helmets and visors. It was only 15 Euros, so I though what the heck.

Thanks!

Anyone know of an english website or simillar product? Anyway Ted, just a "waterproofing" solution that you might look into. I haven't tried it myself (yet) but just thought I'd mention it.
Hey Mac

Nice info, but maybe you could get back to us when you've actually tried the product ? That would be really useful! Keep us informed...?

Good man!

Thanks anyway. you meant well.....

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As stated a new tent would be a good investment. However, a tarp over it in wet weather is a lot less expensive. I have used Tectron on some of my old tent flys and it has worked well. I also use the Tectron on all my luggage. Nikwax makes a good product too. Just be sure to get the right stuff for nylon/polyester. Also, if you are using a ground sheet make sure it is slightly smaller than the tent floor or doesn't stick out from the fly, so rain will not drip from the fly onto the ground sheet and get between it and the tent.
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last summer i spent 2 months in a useless tent in northern norway no fun so it went in the rubbish b4 coming home it had little use but was old,apparently uv rays break down the fabric and waterproofing,still leaked with a cover over it.now i've got a kiwi tent outer limits rated at one and a half metres of rain an hour,tested it out on the west coast half a metre of rain overnight dry as a bone so a bloody good tent ron.
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Im with TROPHMICK and the FABSIL

FABSIL is wicked stuff! NOT JUST FOR TENTS!!!!

It waterproofs riding gear too! but bear in mind it is called "FAB-SIL" because it gets its name from FABulous SILicone.......which is slipperier than a greased pig!

so no waterproofing the palms of your gloves! its dangerous.. ( DONT ask me how i know )
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The bad news with tents is that applying a DWR (durable water repellant-the durable part for nikwax and fabsil doesn't really apply. The most "durable" water repellant treatment is by grangers-but (like your waterproof & breathable jacket) requires light ironing/low dryer to set the water repellant. Since you cann't do this to a tent -if the pu coating on the base is gone a tarp footprint is the only work around. (The angle of the flysheet and DWR will only slow down the water coming through.) Have a look at Gelert.co.uk if in the Uk they do some really good and cheap solo/2 person tents. (£25 for a 1.5kg solo tent!)
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An alternative -if you have a sewing machine around- is to replicate the flysheet. Ray Jardine's website-http://www.rayjardine.com/ is a great site for making your own gear walking or biking. Also quite inspirational for those bitten by the adventure travel bug!
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