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Title: torn Nylon Tent
Post by: Elaineoc on July 26, 2011

I have an Urban Estate Himalaya 4 tent. The family uses it now and then but our dog got at it recently and there are some tears in the nylon material near the main door near the top. ( sorry about the technical terms!) Does anyone know of anywhere that repairs nylon tents. While the tears are too big for DIY patching I think it would mend well.  I live in Kilkenny but would be willing to travel or post the tent if possible.
All advice welcome

Elaineoc

Title: Re: torn Nylon Tent
Post by: LennyJ1 on July 27, 2011

Well first of all welcome to the forum :).

There is a company called Zipyard that maybe albe to help.

Title: Re: torn Nylon Tent
Post by: LandyLiam on July 27, 2011

welcome to the forum Elaine, personally i would just use duct tape (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duct_tape)  to fix it, cheap and cheerful  ;D

Title: Re: torn Nylon Tent
Post by: Scribble on July 27, 2011

Quote from: LandyLiam on July 27, 2011

welcome to the forum Elaine, personally i would just use duct tape (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duct_tape)  to fix it, cheap and cheerful  ;D

If your going to do the DIY I can send you some of my tarp it would help keep waterproof and there is tarp repair tape you can get of eBay that would be do the job to join the fabrics

Title: Re: torn Nylon Tent
Post by: big chris on July 27, 2011

Hi Elaine Welcome to the forum.

You might find this link useful http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/hiking/how-to-make-and-repair-camping-equipment1.htm
best of luck with the tent :)