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From my experience, any tent gets hot when in plain sunlight, so I wouldn't stay in it (and can't imagine why anyone would) + I'd rather be outside my tent when the weather's nice.
I don't really understand this "UV resistance" thing. Why is it so important?
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From my experience, any tent gets hot when in plain sunlight, so I wouldn't stay in it (and can't imagine why anyone would) + I'd rather be outside my tent when the weather's nice.
I don't really understand this "UV resistance" thing. Why is it so important?
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BTW, polyester is much more resistant to UV than nylon. That's why it's possible to see tents with polyester flies that won't advertize UV resistant coatings. This doesn't mean they are inferior. The downside is that the polyester flies usually discolor faster even though the fabric is still strong.
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From my experience, any tent gets hot when in plain sunlight, so I wouldn't stay in it (and can't imagine why anyone would) + I'd rather be outside my tent when the weather's nice.
I don't really understand this "UV resistance" thing. Why is it so important?
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From my experience, any tent gets hot when in plain sunlight, so I wouldn't stay in it (and can't imagine why anyone would) + I'd rather be outside my tent when the weather's nice.
I don't really understand this "UV resistance" thing. Why is it so important?
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BTW, polyester is much more resistant to UV than nylon. That's why it's possible to see tents with polyester flies that won't advertize UV resistant coatings. This doesn't mean they are inferior. The downside is that the polyester flies usually discolor faster even though the fabric is still strong.
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BTW, polyester is much more resistant to UV than nylon. That's why it's possible to see tents with polyester flies that won't advertize UV resistant coatings. This doesn't mean they are inferior. The downside is that the polyester flies usually discolor faster even though the fabric is still strong.
– Gabriel C.
54 mins ago
BTW, polyester is much more resistant to UV than nylon. That's why it's possible to see tents with polyester flies that won't advertize UV resistant coatings. This doesn't mean they are inferior. The downside is that the polyester flies usually discolor faster even though the fabric is still strong.
– Gabriel C.
54 mins ago
BTW, polyester is much more resistant to UV than nylon. That's why it's possible to see tents with polyester flies that won't advertize UV resistant coatings. This doesn't mean they are inferior. The downside is that the polyester flies usually discolor faster even though the fabric is still strong.
– Gabriel C.
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It's because the sunlight will damage the tents fabric over time.
UV damage occurs when long term exposure to the sun damages the fabric and thread of your tent or rain fly. The fabric will become thin and brittle. If you tent or rain fly seems to rip for no reason or with very light pressure, this could be the reason. The outside of the fabric will often appear to be a much lighter color than the inside.
UV Damage
Ultraviolet damage to tent fabric is caused by excessive exposure to sunlight. While our fabrics are UV resistant, any synthetic fabric is susceptible to ultraviolet degradation. UV damage will cause nylon and polyester to become brittle and tear easily.
Tent Care Tips
While UV resistance won't totally prevent the damage, it will slow it down. This is also why its a good idea to keep gear out of sunlight when storing and if possible when in the outdoors.
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A tent's UV resistance isn't for you, it's for the tent. High-energy UV rays will break down many synthetic and natural textiles over time. UV resistant fabrics are not as susceptible to this breakdown, and will last longer with repeated exposure to sunlight.
UV resistant fabrics are great if you're looking for long-lasting gear that will be used in exposed, sunny areas, like above the tree line on a mountain. If you're doing occasional camping in a shaded forest, it may not be as much of a selling point.
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It's because the sunlight will damage the tents fabric over time.
UV damage occurs when long term exposure to the sun damages the fabric and thread of your tent or rain fly. The fabric will become thin and brittle. If you tent or rain fly seems to rip for no reason or with very light pressure, this could be the reason. The outside of the fabric will often appear to be a much lighter color than the inside.
UV Damage
Ultraviolet damage to tent fabric is caused by excessive exposure to sunlight. While our fabrics are UV resistant, any synthetic fabric is susceptible to ultraviolet degradation. UV damage will cause nylon and polyester to become brittle and tear easily.
Tent Care Tips
While UV resistance won't totally prevent the damage, it will slow it down. This is also why its a good idea to keep gear out of sunlight when storing and if possible when in the outdoors.
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It's because the sunlight will damage the tents fabric over time.
UV damage occurs when long term exposure to the sun damages the fabric and thread of your tent or rain fly. The fabric will become thin and brittle. If you tent or rain fly seems to rip for no reason or with very light pressure, this could be the reason. The outside of the fabric will often appear to be a much lighter color than the inside.
UV Damage
Ultraviolet damage to tent fabric is caused by excessive exposure to sunlight. While our fabrics are UV resistant, any synthetic fabric is susceptible to ultraviolet degradation. UV damage will cause nylon and polyester to become brittle and tear easily.
Tent Care Tips
While UV resistance won't totally prevent the damage, it will slow it down. This is also why its a good idea to keep gear out of sunlight when storing and if possible when in the outdoors.
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It's because the sunlight will damage the tents fabric over time.
UV damage occurs when long term exposure to the sun damages the fabric and thread of your tent or rain fly. The fabric will become thin and brittle. If you tent or rain fly seems to rip for no reason or with very light pressure, this could be the reason. The outside of the fabric will often appear to be a much lighter color than the inside.
UV Damage
Ultraviolet damage to tent fabric is caused by excessive exposure to sunlight. While our fabrics are UV resistant, any synthetic fabric is susceptible to ultraviolet degradation. UV damage will cause nylon and polyester to become brittle and tear easily.
Tent Care Tips
While UV resistance won't totally prevent the damage, it will slow it down. This is also why its a good idea to keep gear out of sunlight when storing and if possible when in the outdoors.
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Charlie Brumbaugh
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It's because the sunlight will damage the tents fabric over time.
UV damage occurs when long term exposure to the sun damages the fabric and thread of your tent or rain fly. The fabric will become thin and brittle. If you tent or rain fly seems to rip for no reason or with very light pressure, this could be the reason. The outside of the fabric will often appear to be a much lighter color than the inside.
UV Damage
Ultraviolet damage to tent fabric is caused by excessive exposure to sunlight. While our fabrics are UV resistant, any synthetic fabric is susceptible to ultraviolet degradation. UV damage will cause nylon and polyester to become brittle and tear easily.
Tent Care Tips
While UV resistance won't totally prevent the damage, it will slow it down. This is also why its a good idea to keep gear out of sunlight when storing and if possible when in the outdoors.
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A tent's UV resistance isn't for you, it's for the tent. High-energy UV rays will break down many synthetic and natural textiles over time. UV resistant fabrics are not as susceptible to this breakdown, and will last longer with repeated exposure to sunlight.
UV resistant fabrics are great if you're looking for long-lasting gear that will be used in exposed, sunny areas, like above the tree line on a mountain. If you're doing occasional camping in a shaded forest, it may not be as much of a selling point.
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A tent's UV resistance isn't for you, it's for the tent. High-energy UV rays will break down many synthetic and natural textiles over time. UV resistant fabrics are not as susceptible to this breakdown, and will last longer with repeated exposure to sunlight.
UV resistant fabrics are great if you're looking for long-lasting gear that will be used in exposed, sunny areas, like above the tree line on a mountain. If you're doing occasional camping in a shaded forest, it may not be as much of a selling point.
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A tent's UV resistance isn't for you, it's for the tent. High-energy UV rays will break down many synthetic and natural textiles over time. UV resistant fabrics are not as susceptible to this breakdown, and will last longer with repeated exposure to sunlight.
UV resistant fabrics are great if you're looking for long-lasting gear that will be used in exposed, sunny areas, like above the tree line on a mountain. If you're doing occasional camping in a shaded forest, it may not be as much of a selling point.
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A tent's UV resistance isn't for you, it's for the tent. High-energy UV rays will break down many synthetic and natural textiles over time. UV resistant fabrics are not as susceptible to this breakdown, and will last longer with repeated exposure to sunlight.
UV resistant fabrics are great if you're looking for long-lasting gear that will be used in exposed, sunny areas, like above the tree line on a mountain. If you're doing occasional camping in a shaded forest, it may not be as much of a selling point.
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BTW, polyester is much more resistant to UV than nylon. That's why it's possible to see tents with polyester flies that won't advertize UV resistant coatings. This doesn't mean they are inferior. The downside is that the polyester flies usually discolor faster even though the fabric is still strong.
– Gabriel C.
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