Tent repair

[SD_Prairie_Goat]

Went out western SD for archery antelope and my cheap Coleman tent was murdered by the wind.
Rather than getting a new pole and repairing the ripped rain fly plus base tent I decided to upgrade.

Turns out better tents cost a lot of money... So I found a big agnes tent in ebay that needed some love for $100 to my door.



Tent arrived in good condition minus two large rips in the noseeum netting. After buying a yard if new netting I decided to just sew over a new piece on the damaged area.

Took a little bit to get it to feed correctly through the sewing machine, but eventually I got the awkward fabric through.

Prep work








Finished patch.


Time will tell how they hold up. I haven't tested them set up yet, but I'd think the tent should pitch fine with these repairs. Not bad for an old tent with a new second life.

 

[Mallardsx2]

Get you a Kodiak canvas dude. It's the only way.

 

[Salmonchaser]

I’m all for repurposing, my better half recycles everything and I applaud your efforts, please put a new tent on your Christmas list.

 

[SD_Prairie_Goat]

Get you a Kodiak canvas dude. It's the only way.

Nah, overkill. Have the camper for cold weather. Tent is for fair weather camping, and now I have one that'll last for a while

 

[blackbeard]

Watch out for a good sale too, bought my 4 season in the summer time for a heck of a deal. How was the antelope population looking?

 

[44hunter45]

Stalking eBay regularly for a used Hilleberg.

4 years on my Big Anges now and she is showing her age. I've patched a couple mesh holes, but blew a seam on my last trip. That's beyond my skills. My fault, I hooked my boot in the fabric and over-stressed it one morning. It may be time to upgrade to a Copper Spur.

Does anyone know if Big Anges has a repair depot? I guess google is my friend.

 

[SD_Prairie_Goat]

Stalking eBay regularly for a used Hilleberg.

4 years on my Big Anges now and she is showing her age. I've patched a couple mesh holes, but blew a seam on my last trip. That's beyond my skills. My fault, I hooked my boot in the fabric and over-stressed it one morning. It may be time to upgrade to a Copper Spur.

Does anyone know if Big Anges has a repair depot? I guess google is my friend.

Looks like they repair: https://support.bigagnes.com/hc/en-us

Watch out for a good sale too, bought my 4 season in the summer time for a heck of a deal. How was the antelope population looking?

Population was healthy IMO. shoot me a message if you want more details. You know the issues with posting too much on the public forum...

 

[Irrelevant]

if you're so inclined lightweight duct tape those new seems will ensure it holds up. I have that on two tents now. You're also spot on, you don't need new anything. BA makes a helluva tent, I have 3 right now.

Also, REI used can be a great place to pick up nice tents cheaply.

 

[44hunter45]

if you're so inclined lightweight duct tape those new seems will ensure it holds up. I have that on two tents now. You're also spot on, you don't need new anything. BA makes a helluva tent, I have 3 right now.

Also, REI used can be a great place to pick up nice tents cheaply.

Have you ever checked out Geartrade?

 

[SD_Prairie_Goat]

Testing out the tent tonight. Repairs seem to be holding well. Not the prettiest but very functional.