[pct-l] Squall 2 on the Coast

[patti kulesz]

Ashley it was more then likely just condensation. I would call and ask Henry 
what he thinks about it. He's a really nice guy and u will prolly actually get 
to talk to him urself. I have the Rainbow and I love it! Haven't had any issues 
with mine and I've used it both times hiking the trail now. I was leaving 
Ashland in 09 and got a serious downpour for two days...all my gear was 
soaked...sleeping bag mostly from the continuous getting in and out of the tent 
b/c I had a stomach bug...but it was not from the tent leaking it was all 
condensation. I learned to leave my little flap open a bit so air would get 
in...even if I was cold
 
Sugar Moma  

 




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From: Ron Dye <chiefcowboy at verizon.net>
To: Ashley Lowe <djalowe at gmail.com>; pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Tue, March 22, 2011 11:31:03 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Squall 2 on the Coast

Just to be safe I always spray a coating of silicone water repellent on my
gear.  Works like a charm - including on my Tarptent Contrail.  Could it
have been condensation from breathing?

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Ashley Lowe
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 11:24 AM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Squall 2 on the Coast

So I live on the coast of Oregon. It's a very rainy area. James and I just
took out our Squall 2 to test it in the elements. We seam sealed it before
we went and really loved it the first night but the night before we left
there was a typically coastal down pour. Well, needless to say our top outer
shell of our sleeping bags were soaked. From close inspection it was
dripping from the roof just about every where through the fabric. It didn't
look like condensation it looked more like the silicone impregnated ripstop
nylon may have been failing.
We're heading on another trip down the Rogue River, another pretty rainy
area and was wondering maybe if we should lightly scotch proof it? We're
going to re seal it for sure I just was curious what those with henry's
tarptents who live in a very rainy area do. I know it can't be just our
tarptent because even tents can't withstand Oregon's rain forest.
Thanks
Ashley
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