SeamSealingYourTent
If your tent will be subject to prolonged rainfall, all double-needle seams on the tent body and the floor perimeter seams must be sealed. Do not seam seal the zippers. Pitch the tent in a well ventilated area (preferably out of doors and in the shade). Make sure the tent is clean, dry, and taut. Stake out the tent floor. Never seam seal in cold, damp (humid) environments. Seal the coated (dull) side of the fabric whenever possible. On the Satellite, the coated side is on the outside of the tent. Seam sealer does not adhere as well to the uncoated side because the water repellent finish is applied to that side. Apply several thin coats instead of one thick coat. Work the seam sealer into the seams and on top of the double-needle stitching by applying pressure and brushing the liquid
back and forth. Seam seal all points
where webbing is sewn into or on a seam. Work the sealer into and around these attachment points using the techniques described above. The seam along the tent floor
perimeter where webbing is
attached should also receive extra attention. Follow the drying instructions on the seam sealant tube carefully to prevent damaging your tent.
CleaningYourTent
Never machine wash or machine dry your tent. For localized cleaning, use a sponge with warm water. When cleaning the entire tent, wash in a tub (bathtub) of cold water. Never use hot water, bleach, dish-washing liquid, pre-soaking solutions, or spot removers. If you use soap, always use a non-detergentsoap. Dry your tent by pitching it in the shade or by line drying only.
Never machine dry your tent.
StoringYourTent
Store your tent in a cool, dry environment. Pack the tent loosely, and, if possible, leave the shock-corded poles completely or partially assembled.
