The inner tent should be shaken out before being packed up so as to avoid damage to the coating during the packing process. After every trip the tent must be thoroughly ventilated and dried before being packed up again. The aluminium poles also need occasional care. Especially if tents are pitched in close proximity to the sea, the tent poles should be regularly washed. Try to wash the inside and outside of the tent as little as possible. Washing with mild soap solution is sufficient. Afterwards the tent should be dried. Normal stains in a tent (e.g. spilt fruit juices) can also be removed using mild soap solution. In the case of deep-set stains (e.g. resin stains) we recommend using Granger’s Fabsil Universal Cleaner (available in well-stocked specialist trekking shops).

Condensation
There is no way of avoiding some build-up of condensation. Condensation is created when humidity condenses on the cold surface of the outer tent. In warm summer nights very little or no condensation will form. If it is raining, humidity is high, or you have been cooking inside the tent, however, the outer tent will be wet on the inside. The problem can be mitigated using vents which are fitted into every tent and by leaving the entrances slightly open. A tarpaulin placed on the floor that is able to withstand ground humidity can also sometimes work wonders.