Blow Up Tent

[Dodge20]

Vango have had problems with roofs going brittle.

Air tents are getting a lot better air tube wise with more compartmented frames appearing that dont fully collapse if it get aleak.

They are also leaning the UV is destroying the roof and sides.....so are looking at better material.

If you neef to know more. Check out a guy called Martin Mills who is admin in BSC Brean Seasonal Caravanners on face book. he has been speaking to vango.

Uv has always been an issue where synthetic tents are concerned, an average life expectancy of about 10 - 12 weeks before the material starts to degrade. For the average family who have a fortnight holiday each year they get a good few years worth out of it.

 

[vwmark]

My old Vango tent which is 13 years old and used for 2-3 weeks each year is still in perfect condition and fully waterproof.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Uv has always been an issue where synthetic tents are concerned, an average life expectancy of about 10 - 12 weeks before the material starts to degrade. For the average family who have a fortnight holiday each year they get a good few years worth out of it.

Is an issue with traction kites too. The UV caused porosity in the Dacron. Used to coat with this stuff. http://www.sailboats.co.uk/trade-se...red-by-holmenkol-nano-technology-seal-n-glide made tired kites feel brand new. Is there nothing similar on the market for tents?

 

[ukracer]

Uv has always been an issue where synthetic tents are concerned, an average life expectancy of about 10 - 12 weeks before the material starts to degrade. For the average family who have a fortnight holiday each year they get a good few years worth out of it.

Yeah thats what we have been discussing as its a seasonal site....

 

[ukracer]

Is an issue with traction kites too. The UV caused porosity in the Dacron. Used to coat with this stuff. http://www.sailboats.co.uk/trade-se...red-by-holmenkol-nano-technology-seal-n-glide made tired kites feel brand new. Is there nothing similar on the market for tents?

Not ever seen it discussed mate.....

 

[mike 109444]

no this is a bog tent, but I got it for doing some blasting in to stop the grit going everywhere

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https://www.olproshop.com/products/olpro-wc-pop-up-toilet-tent

I do like pop up tents they are easy when you know what you're doing, but they provide good entertainment to watch people who dont know how to use them.

the last time I went camping this summer, one of my friends had a blow up awning, which could also be used as a tent. a tent with fibreglass poles was as quick to set up as the blow up awning.

If you have grit going every where then you have to much fiber in yer diet or is it not enough....

 

[ukracer]

My old Vango tent which is 13 years old and used for 2-3 weeks each year is still in perfect condition and fully waterproof.

Is it an air tent?

 

[Wedg1e]

...and narrow windows.

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