Attaching a mosquito net to a tent
Some time ago I bought a Quechua T4.2 Dome tent. Lately, when I was on camping holiday with my cousin I saw quite clever solution on their borrowed Quechua 4.2 Xl Air. In such tent, there's always a space between tent's wall and ground to provide ventilation. However, their tent was equipped with mosquito nets all around on the bottom, what provided quite good protection at least against flying bugs.
I was wondering, if it is possible to attach such mosquito nets to mine - for instance, by sewing them to the bottom parts of the tent. I guess, that the biggest risk is that sewing holes might cause tent's walls to start ripping, because it's constantly under tension.
Is it generally a good idea? Or maybe there is a different solution, which will be better in this case? Or should I simply buy another tent? :)
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There are many homegrown solutions to this, such as latex glue or even duct tape. If you want to be extra cautious though, approach it like you were patching it. Find the recommended patch kit for that tent, sew the netting to the patches, then attach the patches as if it was a tear. I couldn't find an exact patch kit recommended by Quechua, but you can probably find a variety of colors at any store carrying tents. I would also highly recommend Gear Aid Tenacious Tape Repair Tape. It sticks well and comes in a variety of colors or even transparent. Either method would hold up better than duct tape!
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