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Question on tent mesh construction Sept 21, 2015 21:33:05 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2015 21:33:05 GMT -8

Hi all,

I am really new to backpacking, and I recently bought a new Marmot Tungsten 2p tent. The tent seems to be well constructed, but there are at least 15 spots on mesh here and there that seems to be poorly woven ( either woven too tight or wide )that you can tell at a glance in the tent. The spots do not create any big hole to let in any bugs.

my question is, will these spots create any long term durability issue? I know every tent will have these spots after long term wear, but should this happen in new tents? should I return it?

thanks ahead!

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Question on tent mesh construction Sept 21, 2015 21:59:55 GMT -8

Post by BigLoad on Sept 21, 2015 21:59:55 GMT -8

I wouldn't worry. It's one of those problems whose hypothetical impact far exceeds the practical reality. You may be able to even out those areas a little by working them with your fingers. It won't improve performance, but it might make you feel better. That's what I say to myself when I pull the little tufts of down back into my sleeping bag.

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Question on tent mesh construction Sept 23, 2015 8:19:08 GMT -8

Post by JRinGeorgia on Sept 23, 2015 8:19:08 GMT -8

Can you post some pics? Don't know if this is the problem you're having, but sometimes the mesh filaments simply get pushed out of alignment so to speak, for those I found that scratching my fingernail across the spot will get the filaments back in line. Like this:

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