When we first started this business I too couldn't understand why all the US tents were 'Seam seal yourself' and ours weren't. But as Heinz rightly comments its all about the materials used and more importantly how the fabric is put together.
I've now had the Hex Peak up for over a week and the recent Trail Peak (the bigger version of the Mini Peak made in PU coated) up for 2 days in this current pouring rain. (At least something good has come out of this miserable weather) Both without any seam sealing and both are completely dry.
A few customers have also done the same with their Hex Peaks, before considering seam sealing aspect and they too have found the shelters to be dry as a bone.
The negative side of seam sealing is that, when done quickly, it looks terrible. Just like spoon carving you have to take your time and it pays off long term.
I'm sure most people would understand with Michael at Luxe is working flat out with these products and slipping in his small production runs in between the larger runs at the factories who also make products for, shall we say, well known brands. So there is valued input from them too in the development and experience of materials used.
Certainly PU Coated material is easier to fix and repair than Siliconized and I find the latter needs a good wipe in the morning to reduce the weight of the dew or rain drops. No matter the manufacturer.
If people are able to visit us on April 26th, all these tents will be on display and we are looking at attending the Bushcraft Show in Derby, possibly the Bushmoot if we can for one day and then if practical, the Wilderness Gathering.
I've now had the Hex Peak up for over a week and the recent Trail Peak (the bigger version of the Mini Peak made in PU coated) up for 2 days in this current pouring rain. (At least something good has come out of this miserable weather) Both without any seam sealing and both are completely dry.
A few customers have also done the same with their Hex Peaks, before considering seam sealing aspect and they too have found the shelters to be dry as a bone.
The negative side of seam sealing is that, when done quickly, it looks terrible. Just like spoon carving you have to take your time and it pays off long term.
I'm sure most people would understand with Michael at Luxe is working flat out with these products and slipping in his small production runs in between the larger runs at the factories who also make products for, shall we say, well known brands. So there is valued input from them too in the development and experience of materials used.
Certainly PU Coated material is easier to fix and repair than Siliconized and I find the latter needs a good wipe in the morning to reduce the weight of the dew or rain drops. No matter the manufacturer.
If people are able to visit us on April 26th, all these tents will be on display and we are looking at attending the Bushcraft Show in Derby, possibly the Bushmoot if we can for one day and then if practical, the Wilderness Gathering.