Page 1 of 1

Shelter Help.

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:08 pm
by Escape Goat
Hi

Got a conundrum. I have a tarp and tarvek or a SMD LE that isn't sealed.

I'm heading up to the Lakes to ride thedistance.cc brevet style ride and I think it will be WET!

There's next to no chance I can seal the seams on the lunar in time...

What would a fellow boner suggest?

Many thanks!

Re: Shelter Help.

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:26 pm
by redefined_cycles
Lots of reports on the SMD shelters (in user reviews) state that people have managed a dryish night without sealing. So much so that I was convinced (that had i bought one) I'd not bw in too muhc a hurry to get it sealed

Re: Shelter Help.

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:29 pm
by Bearbonesnorm
Never sealed either of my SMD shelters and I've not drowned yet. Worst you'll get is a few drips.

Re: Shelter Help.

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 6:05 pm
by Lazarus
I have t=yet to seam seal any tent i have ever owned - never noticed anything much - tbh if it rains so much it gets through the seams the material will be "wetting out" anyway.

Re: Shelter Help.

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 7:57 pm
by TheBrownDog
You're more likely to drown from the condensation inside your Lunar Solo than a few drips through the seams. They are very tightly sewn.

Re: Shelter Help.

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:28 pm
by ScotRoutes
TheBrownDog wrote: Thu Jun 13, 2019 7:57 pm You're more likely to drown from the condensation inside your Lunar Solo than a few drips through the seams. They are very tightly sewn.
I've only had condensation once in my Lunar Solo - and that was a beach camp in the haar. Maybe it's just always windy where I camp :lol:

Re: Shelter Help.

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:49 pm
by Escape Goat
Lunar it is then!


Thanks for your help, again.