Has anyone come up with a good solution for storage after taking it off? I can't find a suitable solution to keep it dry for next use.
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Yea that is a tough one; I drape it over a folding chair on my porch and it is not the best solution ; but I did think about clipping it to a cloths line on same said porch {I don't use it in the winter}
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I've had the exact same problem. I just used a clip to keep it closed. Also thinking of transferring it into a freezer bag since I store it in the freezer.
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I usually just shake this to get debris off of it, and when it got "taken out" too many times, I just to trash it. I've never been under the impression that it's something you want to get really wet, but perhaps setting it out in the sun will speed the drying. Perhaps next time just spot clean the area.
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The top is meant to come on and off (if you wanted to store things inside). If you wanted to keep it on permanently, I would suggest using a glue gun or a clear epoxy.
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Pry it off is best, puncture it if you have to. Need a good tight seal for re-use as it evaporates readily.
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just run it through some water until its soft again and keep it in a sealed plastic container(like the one it came in) so it doesn't lose the moisture when left in dry areas or not used for a long time.
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Seems to be pretty secure from the water. Ours seems to be staying pretty dry but I wouldn't risk it if there is something that absolutely can not get wet. I would still keep that inside or in plastic bins in the shed.
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I have not had that problem but I can't say I have been through a heavy rain with this tent.Right through the fabric I would try to take it back but I wonder if something spilled on it that damaged it? I spilled hand sanitizer on a pair of rain gear and it effected it's performance.Other than that like poster said try scotchguard.
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Since we r in CA. I just empty all the water out of it and let it sit out in the sun. You could also use a blow dryer.
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Sounds like a good idea...? Using it dry may tend to generate a lot of heat and tear it up.
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I store it in its (flimsy) poly bag and its box, using the foam corner inserts, using some elastic bands to keep it closed. A padded ripstop bag will last longer and be more compact, but I haven't seen one. OTOH, i haven't really looked very hard.
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I don't know, but what are you planning to do/afraid will happen? Do you mean accidentally getting it wet and then drying it, or soaking it? I'm asking because I would do that with one of mine when it gets used up, if you like.
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I've used mine couple times but it has to stay dry .... If there's slight moisture gotten in then it will not work
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I agree with the other folks who answered. We take it down and store it but we could just as easily leave it in place. We don't use it daily. If we did we would just leave it in place.
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What I do is stick a pin in the top( it comes with one) place it up in airtight place until next time. My wife says she covers it with cellophane wrap, or use a zip lock bag. This should work well
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We set up at a festival on concrete with sandbag weights, and were amazed to stay 98% dry in a DELUGE. It rained so long and hard that our neighbor's tent as well as many other vendors' tents collapsed along with the entertainment stage! Rain water ran under us and above us, and we stayed mostly dry. DO NOT attempt to poke at the ceiling in an effort to displace water. The design prevents water accumulation. Other vendors did this, so we followed suit, and that was when we got a leak. It sealed itself after several minutes, and we were drier.
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That is a problem I have never had. I would try pulling all the material out and turning it well and then putting it back. Leave it uncovered for a few days to dry out a bit.