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Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 Super Light Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
What insect repellants are safe to use on this tent? Can I use...
By Walker
Ranked #2302 - 3-Season Tents
April 30, 2009
What insect repellants are safe to use on this tent?
Can I use natural oil/benzoic acid based repellants? or will one or both do damage to either the silicone layer or the nylon fabric?
I would like to use a natural, organic repellant such as Kiss My Face's Swy Flotter.
Most natural repellants use oil (usually Soybean and/or Coconut), and sometimes contain benzoic acid. Also, I'm not wanting to spray the whole tent down, just the zipper entranceway (sil-coated mesh and sil-coated nylon).
Help?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Kirk Haskell
Ranked #26 - 3-Season Tents
May 1, 2009
The natural organic even with benzoic Acid should work fine without damagig the Nylon. Its the deet that you need to be concerned with as it melts nylon. The only thing with oil base repellents as they may collect dirt over time and gunk up the zipper , if you clean your tent everyonce in awhile you should be good to go.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [canopy] nylon mesh (20D); [floor] nylon ripstop, PU coating (1200mm); [fly] nylon ripstop, PU coating (1200mm)
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 1
- Number of Vestibules:
- 1
- Poles:
- 3
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite
- Floor Space:
- 28 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- 84 x 42 in
- Interior Height:
- 38 in
- Vestibule Space:
- 8 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 6.5 x 16 in
- Seams:
- [fly and floor] fully taped (PVC free)
- Ventilation:
- mesh walls
- Fast-pitch Option:
- yes, footprint not included
- Trail Weight:
- 2 lb 10 oz
- Recommended Use:
- fast packing, backpacking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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