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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Gear Forum Tent Screen Repair? |
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07/06/2023 09:38PM
Yep, I think I can see at least a little bit of remorse in those puppy-dog eyes!
That's a pretty good-sized tear. Perhaps the manufacturer would be able to recommend an option or sell you just the screen portion. Others will probably be more helpful on the DIY side of things.
Good luck!
That's a pretty good-sized tear. Perhaps the manufacturer would be able to recommend an option or sell you just the screen portion. Others will probably be more helpful on the DIY side of things.
Good luck!
07/06/2023 10:20PM
Had this happen with tent a few years ago. Left my dog in the tent and he made his escape thru the screen. I sent it to an outdoor shop somewhere in Minneapolis for repair. It’s been a few years so I do t remember the name of the place. I found out about them on this site though.
07/07/2023 06:02AM
Had this happen with a Big Agnes tent last summer. More holes and bigger than what you showed. Costed me about $40 for the repair, plus shipping to Big Agnes. I would contact the manufacturer and ask if they have a repair program.
I have a Zpacks tent that had a similar size hole to what you have and that one I hand stitched and added a small dab of seam sealer goo on the ends to keep it from coming undone. By far and away the hand stitched repair I did turned out better looking and less noticeable.
I have a Zpacks tent that had a similar size hole to what you have and that one I hand stitched and added a small dab of seam sealer goo on the ends to keep it from coming undone. By far and away the hand stitched repair I did turned out better looking and less noticeable.
07/10/2023 01:51PM
Personally, I'd take this as an opportunity to buy a new tent. I could see making repair for expensive items that are not often replaced, but a well used tent is replaced every 5-7 years anyways. And good tents are not that expensive, the Marmot Limelight in your picture retails for only $240.
"Miller owns that field, Locke that, and the Mannings the woodland beyond. But none of them owns the landscape." - R.W.Emmerson.
07/22/2023 10:52AM
I would just get a needle and thread and go to town. If you are really worried after the repair sew another section of screen on over. YouTube has 1000s of videos to show you how to sew. Put it through both pieces, lock stitch, repeat. Simple.
"So many lakes, so little time." WWJD
08/07/2023 12:55PM
YaMarVa: "Personally, I'd take this as an opportunity to buy a new tent. I could see making repair for expensive items that are not often replaced, but a well used tent is replaced every 5-7 years anyways. And good tents are not that expensive, the Marmot Limelight in your picture retails for only $240. "
I had a screen tear on my Marmot tent. the company replaced the screen for free for me.
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