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Ep 134 – First Aid For Your Tent

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Is your tent looking more hole-y than heavenly?

Today we’re talking tent repair! Ben and Lauren are back with a practical episode all about fixing your camping shelter. They’ll cover common tent issues like tears, broken zippers, and leaky seams, sharing their top tips for easy DIY repairs.

Whether you’re dealing with a small rip or a major malfunction, our hosts have got you covered with budget-friendly solutions to keep your tent in top shape for many adventures to come. So grab your repair kit and join us for some canvas first aid!

A close-up of a hand applying a repair patch to a green and orange tent.

Ben and Lauren are back with a practical episode all about fixing your camping shelter.

Shortcuts:

00:00 – Intro

01:34 – Wombat Attacks…?

04:30 – Fabric Repairs: Patches and Tapes

08:59 – Fabric Repairs: Glues

11:08 – Pole Repairs

15:50 – Ben’s Recommended Way to Avoid Pole Breakages

17:29 – Air Poles

19:32 – Zippers

23:21 – Summary

23:38 – What’s Your Worst Repair Story? Ever Had a Wombat Attack Your Tent?

Mentioned in this Episode:

Product:

Repair and Treatment

Australian RV Heavy Duty Awning Repair Tape

Tear-Aid Type A Fabric Repair Tape

Gear Aid Seam Grip + WP Sealer & Adhesive

Poles

Trace Springs

Pegs

Blogs

Repairing and Caring for a Camp Mattress

Guide to Camping Gear Maintenance & Repair

Podcasts:

Ep12 – Caring for Your Camping Gear

Other:

FixnZip

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