Care, weather & storage
Weathering, cleaning, reproofing, drying, storing and coping with wind and snow.
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Weathering your Glawning: why new canvas may let in water
New polycotton may let a little water through the first time it gets properly wet. As it soaks and dries, the fibres swell and close the weave and stitch holes. One or two wet and dry cycles usually do it.
Read the full guideCleaning and reproofing your Glawning
Let mud dry and brush it off, then spot-clean with water if needed. Never use household detergent. Reproof with any good-quality liquid canvas reproofer when water stops beading on the surface.
Read the full guideDrying and storing your Glawning
Always store your Glawning dry. If you have to pack it away wet, get it out and dry it within about four days to prevent mould.
Read the full guideWind, storms and bad weather
The Classic poled Glawning handles high winds better than the AIR and is often the last tent standing. In any strong wind, run the guy ropes out as far as you can, tension them well, peg at 45 degrees and take the stove flue down.
Read the full guideWinter camping and snow
Glawnings aren't designed to carry a snow load, but they'll withstand some. The poled Classic copes better than the AIR. Clear heavy snow and use common sense.
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