Did you know that most tent materials are not waterproof on their own? But you can fix a leaky tent for just a few dollars so that it is completely waterproof. In this video, I’ll show you how I waterproofed two budget tents that both failed their initial rain test. Both of these tents used to let it A TON of water, but after these two treatments I trust them in the rain!


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🔖Bookmarks🔖
0:00 Intro
0:05 Why Isn’t Your Tent Waterproof?
0:39 Why does my tent company say it’s waterproof?
1:38 So what do I do to make my tent waterproof?
2:15 What tents have you used that worked or didnt’ work?
3:05 How to waterproof your tent seams
7:27 How to waterproof your tent material

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-Gear Aid Seam Grip SIL: https://amzn.to/3sWrCKS (used for my Lanshan 1 Pro)
-Scotchguard Spray: https://amzn.to/3Gda42p (probably cheaper at Walmart)


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