Tent Valance

[north-north-west]

I want to make a valance for the Second Arrow, as WE don't seem to have them. What materials would be best, and how do you attach it to the existing fly?

[Moondog55]

WE use stitching and on my new tent also stitched on but I prefer buttons.
Any LW proofed fabric will work and the cheaper the better as they are a semi disposable thing.
Determine the spacing and sew small loops onto the bottom of the fly, parachute cord or similar, then sew matching buttons or plastic toggles to bits of fabric.
200 to 300mm depth and what ever length works.
No need to be neat and tidy and using coated fabric means no need to sew the edges to stop them unravelling although I would double the fabric where the toggles/buttons are sewn on
WE are doing an updated model of the tents with valances, front and rear edges only and none on the sides, I think they need to be on all edges but WE say that this can decrease ventilation and lead to increased condenstation

[Moondog55]

I'll dig out the Plateau and take some pictures, sometimes a picture is the best way to understand someting.

[Moondog55]

Here are photos showing how FairyDown did theirs

Attachments

Stiff cord inserted in reinforced corner seam

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Approximately 300mm apart

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Close up Just the 3 lines of stitching, Valance sits inside fly this way but only by 25mm or so

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[north-north-west]

Thanks, Moondog. I'm actually more concerned about the sides than the front and rear, as it's as much about eliminating splashing from drips in the rain as about snow. Of course it''s going to affect ventilation, but everything has a trade-off and to me stopping the splashback is more important.

[stu_m]

The bathtub on the Arrow tents used to be quite high. Not sure about these days. You sure splash-back could be an issue?

[north-north-west]

I'm sure it is an issue if you're in heavy rain on a solid base as, for instance, when I saw out a day of foul weather at Farrel Point earlier this year.