tent (any nylon) repair...

[jayd4wg]

pulled out my kelty domolite 2 for the first time in about 10 years last nite and discovered that the taped seam on the floor has the tape strip coming up, the adhesive appears to be dry rot.

there are literally dozens of products on the market designed to repair this, what do you guys have experience with and would recommend? this tent has served me VERy well in the 20+ years that i've owned it...the only regrets i have with it is not opting for the aluminum poles, and not buying the vestibule when it was available.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: tent (any nylon) repair...

Shoe Goo or Riggers tape has served me well in the past.

 

[AMTeam4]

Re: tent (any nylon) repair...

I would sew the seam back with nylon thread or fishing line and then shoe-goo over the new seam.
For any hole repair I would cannibalize a small amount of material from the tent's stuff sack to make a patch. Sew the patch on and shoe-goo over the inside and outside seams. No "repair kit" needed.

 

[MMA-Migraine]

Re: tent (any nylon) repair...

McNett products are top quality.

 

[HillbillyfromAL]

Re: tent (any nylon) repair...

I've had good success using seam sealer on stuff like that. It's easier to apply than the shoe goo, and goes on thinner. However the shoe goo would hold stronger/longer.