Easy Up Camping Tents

Camping tents are worthy investments especially if you have purchased those that are sturdy, durable and are made of the highest quality. However, being high quality or carrying trusted brands like Coleman tents do not mean that they can take care of themselves. To ensure that your tents including your easy up camping tents last a long time, proper care and treatment should be practiced.

From the name itself, you know that an easy up camping tent is the easiest going tent there is as it is very easy to set up as well as pack up. But just like any other tent, it should never be neglected.

One tip for proper tent care is never to pack your easy up camping tent when it’s still wet and dirty to avoid mildew that can damage the cotton thread used in tent seams. If you have no choice, a one time occurrence is not harmful as long as you make sure that you dry it out as soon as possible.

The easy up camping tent just like any other tent should be dried completely then stored in a cool, dry place because wet places as well as high temperature can damage fabric coatings. It is a good idea to store your tent loosely in a big box to help avoid formation of mildew. It may also help if you leave the tent container with a little opening to allow for residual moisture to escape. Avoid keeping your tent inside airtight and confined spaces like sealed plastic bags.

When it comes to cleaning the tent, it is good to hand wash it using a mild soap and a sponge. Rinse the tent carefully and air-dry it but never put under direct sunlight. Never wash it in a washing machine or use detergents with strong cleaning chemicals as these may harm the seams and the coating of the tent. In order to remove sap stains off your easy up Coleman camping tents, you may clean it with mineral oil.

Always remember to keep your tent away from any source of heat or flame. Although, most easy up camping tents are made with flame-resistant fabric, they are not fire-proof. So never, under any circumstance, cook inside your tent or place a gas burner inside or anywhere near it.

Proper maintenance of tent poles and zippers are also a must. Protect your tent’s poles by applying a light coat of silicone lubricant. This will also ensure that the segments of the poles slide easily. As with the zippers, clean the zipper coils with a brush and water every after a camping trip. You can spray silicone lubricant on the zippers to maintain its smooth sliding and prevent them from sticking.