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Reddit mentions of Gear Aid Seam Grip WP Waterproof Sealant and Adhesive for Tents and Outdoor Fabric, Clear, 1 oz
Sentiment score: 5
Reddit mentions: 9
We found 9 Reddit mentions of Gear Aid Seam Grip WP Waterproof Sealant and Adhesive for Tents and Outdoor Fabric, Clear, 1 oz. Here are the top ones.
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- Seal seams and permanently repair holes in tents, tarps, awnings, rainflys and camping gear like Thermarest sleeping pads
- Treat up to up to 12’ of seams (1 oz) or repair torn outdoor fabrics with an adhesive that cures into a flexible rubber seal; also available in an 8 oz tube
- Waterproof gear with a sealant that flexes with fabric and bonds to nylon, polyester, canvas, leather and vinyl
- Apply it to repair or re-proof gear without worrying about the seal peeling or cracking; includes two applicator brushes
- Packaging may vary
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Clear |
| Height | 8 Inches |
| Length | 5 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | March 2010 |
| Size | 1 Ounce |
| Weight | 0.099869404686 Pounds |
| Width | 2.25 Inches |
Kiwi Camp Dry was the most commonly recommended spray for general waterproofing of tent materials. I was able to find it for a few dollars cheaper at Walmart than Amazon, and I've also heard of it being found at Target. I haven't gotten a chance to try it before and after yet, but I've heard some very promising tales.
Seam sealer also comes highly recommended, which is to seal the stitching around the base of the tent and any windows or other places that may potentially leak due to poor craftsmanship. I sat inside my tent while it downpoured and made sure to apply this at any spot where it was dripping. The difference just from this stuff was amazing, but if the tent itself is thin you'll also want the Kiwi product.
Gear Aid Seam Grip WP Waterproof Sealant and Adhesive for Tents and Outdoor Fabric, Clear, 1 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OR5PHW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_l5zwCbE9JN0V4
Good stuff
The Scout is the latest of my many shelters and I really love it for my solo travels. It's lightweight, easy setup and just enough space for you and your gear. IMy only gripe is that the bathtub floor doesn't come up quite as high as I'd like. However, we had some heavy downpours my last 2 trips and not a drop of water got in. I used Seam Grip for seam sealing.
Depending on the material you can use tenacious tape with a sealant. That stuff has works quite well on most materials.
I used the popular Gear Aid Seam Grip for mine, works well
https://www.amazon.com/Gear-Aid-Repair-Adhesive-Sealant/dp/B000OR5PHW
Gear Aid has some seam sealant products. Their silicone based sealant is for ultralight tents made with silnylon fabric. If your tent isn't made with silnylon, then your tent fabric has a urethane coating that should be seam sealed with their urethane based sealant.
Some people with silnylon tents prefer to make their own by mixing mineral spirits and GE Silicone II. That's partially because they want some extra to paint stripes on their tent floor so they don't slide around as much.
Gatewood uses silnylon, only thing that’ll work is a silicone-based adhesive. Try Seam Grip on velcro without an adhesive already on it. If that doesn’t work, sew it on as others mentioned, then use the Seam Grip to seal the stitches.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OR5PHW/ref=emc_b_5_mob_t
Seam Grip +WP
Seamgrip sealer is my personal favorite for things that need to be strong and flixible. Stored in your freezer, after opening. It has a tendency to dry out around the cap even if tightly sealed.
Gear Aid Seam Grip WP Waterproof Sealant and Adhesive for Tents and Outdoor Fabric, Clear, 1 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OR5PHW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oPRgDbXN9YFYE