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I have got a Terra Nova Laser comp. I don't like the faff tying on sleeve. Can I just use a seam sealer on the fly sheet stitching? If so which seam sealer is best?

Mr Sworld wrote (see)

Just leave the sleeve on?

Mr Sworld wrote (see)

It is a bit of a faff but once its on you don't have to do it again. As for a sub kilo tent... It never will be because the first thing you do is throw away the stupid pegs and get some decent ones....

I've not seam-sealed mine and used it in the rain without the pole hood and not had any leaks I've been aware of.

Some say the pole hood also offers extra stability and reduces some of the flexing by tensioning the pole. Not sure I'm convinced.

If I wanted to seal the seams I'd use this stuff.

Lucky Jim wrote (see)

I've not seam-sealed mine and used it in the rain without the pole hood and not had any leaks I've been aware of.

Some say the pole hood also offers extra stability and reduces some of the flexing by tensioning the pole. Not sure I'm convinced.

If I wanted to seal the seams I'd use this stuff.

IIRC the pole sleeve adds a bit to the stability of the tent (is ait a guying point too?), so it's not just water you need to worry about if leaving it off.

Pete.

I dumped the sleeve and don't miss it. I did seam seal, but then I had the time to. Some say you don't need to.

You need good webbing loops for the two side guys. I stitched these to the folded seam of the outer and they have stood up to some hefty breezes. Don't rely on the sleeve loops to fix your guys to, they're not strong enough for a good blow.

This gives you all the stability you need.