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Q&A Seam tape on tent fly

I've got a Kelty Typhoon 2 tent, from the mid-1990s but still in good shape. I haven't noticed any leaking from the fly, but I'm thinking it might be time to re-seal the seams on the fly before I t...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by miken32‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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#1: Initial revision by user avatar miken32‭ · 2020-04-17T23:11:48Z (about 4 years ago)
<p>I've got a Kelty Typhoon 2 tent, from the mid-1990s but still in good shape. I haven't noticed any leaking from the fly, but I'm thinking it might be time to re-seal the seams on the fly before I take it out in a Vancouver Island winter storm where there's sure to be lots of rain.</p>

<p>I've noticed that the tape covering the fly seams is coming off. If I'm going do  any work on the fly, should I be making sure to re-stick the tape, can I get replacement tape, or will seam sealant provide enough protection?</p>