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Bubblehead
04-20-2018, 13:10
Does sprays like scotchgard hurt your tent or backpack cover if you spray them?
rocketsocks
04-20-2018, 13:43
Good question!
how bout Thompson’s weather seal?
BuckeyeBill
04-20-2018, 14:35
If your looking for something to seal your tent seams, you need to find a silicone-based sealer such as this (https://www.rei.com/product/603034/gear-aid-seam-grip-seam-sealer).
I scotchgard my back pack, hiking pants, rain jacket and pack cover as well as my food bag. My tent does not need it.
devoidapop
04-20-2018, 18:59
Good question!
how bout Thompson’s weather seal?
Dip in vulcanized rubber?
Kittyslayer
04-21-2018, 07:58
I scotchgard my back pack, hiking pants, rain jacket and pack cover as well as my food bag. My tent does not need it.
Which of the many versions of Scotchgard do you use?
Does sprays like scotchgard hurt your tent or backpack cover if you spray them?
Isn’t it bad for the environment ?
thom
I just use the one you use for the couch.
rocketsocks
04-23-2018, 16:33
Dip in vulcanized rubber?like a haversack
Feral Bill
04-23-2018, 17:02
Isn’t it bad for the environment ?
thom
I believe Scotchguard was voluntarily take off the market some years ago over such concerns. I expect that the current product is a much safer formula. A quick search suggests that this may or may not be true.