This is a very common question and in nearly all cases it is condensation and not a leak.

Condensation is formed during the night when you are asleep from the warm air you breath out coming into contact with cold air and turning to water. This collects on the flysheet as well as air poles and then travels downwards sometimes pooling at the base of the poles.

Airflow is key to preventing condensation. Open up all high and low level ventilation to allow air to pass through the tent and draw the warm moisture laden air out of the structure. 

After many uses or prolonged exposure to sunshine, your tent’s waterproof coating may deteriorate. This deterioration may allow water to be absorbed by the tent fabric and the water will eventually enter the tent.

Dirt also attracts water and impairs breathability, so if your tent is dirty, the water may not bead and roll off like it did when it was new.

We would recommend using the Fabsil Tent & Gear Cleaner + the Universal Sealant to extend the life of your waterproof coatings.

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To prevent mould growth inside your tent and bedroom you should keep the tent as dry as possible, especially before packing away.

After your camping trip always thoroughly dry your tent before storing it in its bag. Sometimes this may mean re-pitching it again to dry, especially if your final day camping was a wash-out. Never store a tent wet!

Use a tent footprint. This will keep the groundsheet clean and prevent dirt from transferring to the main structure when packing away.

Always dry you tent well before storing and clean off any dirt.

We recommend using Fabsil Tent & Gear/Sealant products to clean, waterproof and add UV protection, this will prolong the life of your tent.

Do not wash your tent in a washing machine as this risks damaging the machine and the tent.