christopherrobin
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Post by christopherrobin on Sept 22, 2014 10:08:23 GMT -5
Ok, after being forced by circumstance to go back to groveling in the dirt in a tent I bought a used REI Chrysalis this weekend. Looks brand new. I think the previous owner used it only once, but that was several years ago and its been on the shelf since. Went up easy, except the rain-fly was sooo sticky I had to peel it off the tent, the poles, and my fingers. Is this normal? Thanks!
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MRHyker
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Post by MRHyker on Sept 23, 2014 11:17:26 GMT -5
It happens with prolonged storage. Wash it with mild dish detergent, warm water and sponge. Rinse well and let fry.
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Post by HappyCamper on Sept 24, 2014 14:05:47 GMT -5
Talc powder on the sticky side should help to keep it from sticking again.
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Post by jnk556 on Sept 28, 2014 10:29:24 GMT -5
Probably was a bit damp when put away, as MrHyker said, hose it off, and let it dry really well.
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ed
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Post by ed on Oct 30, 2014 11:23:26 GMT -5
It could also signal the beginning of the end for the fly. If it's polyurethane coated, the coating may have begun to deteriorate and delaminate. If it starts smelling like barf, it's done. On the other hand, I have a pack cover that started sticking. I'm watching to see what it does next.
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Post by va3pinner on Oct 25, 2015 19:33:17 GMT -5
I've had the same experience as Ed, with a tent that I was dumb enough to store in an attic for some time. Fly was sticky and smelly. The coating was gone. Any idea how it was stored?
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