Tentco Sahara Lodge
Superior, very heavy duty tent from South Africa, made with a thick, light blocking 320gsm poly Safari ripstop canvas.
An ideal option for campground/glamping operators requiring tents rarely available in NZ offering commercial grade construction and heavy duty long life materials. This quality of canvas is naturally light blocking and offers unrivalled durability. These tents are capable of longer term duration exposure to the elements - conditions that would comparatively quickly degrade most tents.
High quality netted ground sheets, extensions and storm nets/straps are also available for this model.
SIZE: 8.0m x 2.9m x 2.5m
MATERIAL: Safari Ripstop Canvas 320gsm Weatherproof UV, ROT & Mildew Resistant
GROUND SHEET: Heavy Duty PVC 500gsm
FRAME: Stainless Steel 201 Grade
CORNERS: Stainless Steel
WINDOW: 6 Windows
WINDOW CLOSURE: Inside Closure
DOOR: 2 Doors
Seasoning Required
Canvas tents with cotton thread such as these should be seasoned prior to use to attain optimal weatherproofness.
In basic terms this involves setting the tent up in your back yard on a hot sunny day, drenching the tent by hose completely and thoroughly - paying extra attention to drenching all sewn seams - and then allowing it to dry and bake in the sun.
Repeat a total of 3 to 4 times in the same day. It is normal for there to be some leaks from the seams initially. This seasoning process will gradually encourage the cotton threads to swell and tighten, naturally sealing needle puncture holes in the canvas.
Any stitching that has not become fully watertight following seasoning is treated with a wax or urethane based seam sealant product.
Here's a quick seam sealer product we recommend (but use a small artists type paint brush rather than the included one): https://www.gearaid.com/products/seam-grip-sealant-fast-cure
Why do it this way? Cheaper tents often come with a seam seal tape over the seams, which is great on day one but often peels off after some use. Naturally seasoned real cotton thread is time proven for durability over the longer term.