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My tent zipper broke in a storm at Lake Tahoe and I had to get creative
Honestly, I was camping near Emerald Bay last fall when a big wind storm hit around midnight. The main door zipper on my old 3-person tent just gave out, letting rain and cold air pour straight in. I ended up using a bunch of mini carabiners from my pack and some paracord to basically lace the door shut like a boot, which held until morning. Has anyone else had a tent totally fail on them and what was your quick fix?
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noah_rivera575mo ago
Ever think about just letting it go? Like, if the tent is that wrecked, maybe just pack your sleeping bag and pad and sleep under a tree. Did that once. Wasn't as bad as fighting a broken tent all night. Your bootlace trick is smart though.
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the_lee5mo ago
Last summer in the White Mountains my tent pole snapped in a storm. I tried the under a tree thing once too, but the bugs were awful. I ended up using a rainfly and some paracord to make a basic shelter off a low branch. It kept the rain off and was way less hassle than fixing the pole in the dark. Sometimes you just have to work with what you've got on you.
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