How long is the service life of an outdoor tent?

Learning the necessary outdoor knowledge can make you look more relaxed during outdoor activities, save a lot of energy, go further, see more different scenery, meet more friends, and avoid unnecessary accidents. Even if an accident occurs, there are corresponding reasonable emergency measures to remedy it; at the same time, enrich your life experience and experience, make the outdoors a part of your personal life, and enjoy the happiness that outdoors brings. Outdoor equipment also has a life span, did you know?

How long can the equipment that accompanies us up to the mountain and the sea? Three years, five years, ten years, or even... the length of time is actually determined by the method of cleaning and maintenance. The wrong method will only reduce their service life. Let's take a look at the cleaning methods of different equipment.

The service life of the jacket is more than 5 years. Don't worry, the service life of the jacket will not be greatly shortened by using the washing machine.

Precautions for machine washing: pull all zippers, fasten buttons and velcro, restore and stretch the wind rope on the hat, use special neutral detergent, do not add softener, wash in cold water, and the water temperature should not exceed 30°C. Don’t spin dry, don’t wring dry, just let dry.

The cleaning and maintenance of outdoor clothing are similar. Cold water, neutral detergent, and avoiding drying can effectively extend the service life.

The service life of outdoor shoes is more than 3 years. High temperature is the deadly enemy of shoes. When the shoes are soaked, do not use the fire source to bake them directly.

Precautions for washing shoes: Wet shoes should be air-dried, and can be exposed to direct sunlight. Use paper or a strong absorbent material into the shoes to accelerate the absorption of water. If the shoes are dirty, clean them with a nylon shoe brush first. Stubborn stains can be wiped with neutral detergent. The best tool for treating stinky shoes is baking soda. Clean shoes should be kept in a cool, dry, dark place. Wear them at least twice a month. Correct use is the best maintenance.

The useful life of the backpack is more than 5 years. Backpacks are durable goods, and there is nothing wrong with checking them frequently. Even on a sunny night, you should use a backpack cover to avoid getting wet by dew. Use neutral detergent to clean the stains on the backpack, dry in a cool place, do not expose to the sun. If damaged, sew up in time. Check the straps, belts, gaskets and zippers frequently.

The useful life of the tent is more than 8 years. Dry the inside and outside of the tent, restore it to dryness, and store it. The dirty area of the tent can be wiped with a damp cloth and water, no detergent is required. Do not fold the tent in the same position, it will be damaged after a while