Hole in new portable!

[Pantherburn]

Have any of you guys ever had to patch up the tarp on your portable? A wind gust swept the tarp into the lantern and burned/melted a 2"x3" hole in the tent. Any suggestions would be great. I know my wife patched up one of our inflatable camping pads and it has stuck for years. Problem is she no longer remembers where she bought said patch.

So, what are your thoughts? Any experiences you've had with patches or suggestions on what you think might work and stand up against the conditions would bet GREATLY appreciated!!

Thanks again in advance.

[Dragonsm]

I picked up some stuff at Fleet Farm to patch holes called Tear Mender. It is a white liquid type stuff that I found really works well.

I used that with some extra pieces of material I had for my fish trap to seal it up.

I believe it bonds within 3 minutes, great hold, and remains flexible.

[LwnmwnMan2]

Usually you can get fabric like it at Jo-Ann fabric.

Had to do that with a nylon fish house the mice found.

Either that, or if you know the brand of fish house, google the company and see if they've got a patch kit.

OR since you said it's new, head back to where you got it and see if they've got info on a patch kit.

[Tom1616]

It depends on the material of the house . If it is more of a canvas , maybe a iron-on patch would work for you . I have heard of people doing this on a clam or fishtrap .

[harvey lee]

Been there and done that as far as the holes go. I have two new portables and havent got a hole yet but soon it will happen.

I have used Tear Mender, Glued patches with contact cement and sewed some on. I find some material like the canvas on the house and go to it. All the ways I have used have worked.

[RonZych]

Tear mender is the way to go. Lay it out flat, put the glue and patch on. Put something heavy and flat on top. Works great.

[lancer]

I agree with the tear-mender. Worked great for me on a fish trap voyager.

[Pantherburn]

Thanks for all the useful info guys! It is a fish trap so to hear that it worked for you with your Voyager is a relief. Thanks again!

[Big Sky]

Thanks guys for the suggestions.

[Deep_Sinker]

I have used the iron on patches with great success on the older clams with canvas material. With the newer fabric, I would use Tear-mend or the patch kit from Clam. If you order from Clam, you may want to buy a couple of string lights... Two really lights up my Voyageur and they are always there; I tied the two wires from each light into one alligator clip to attach to my Marcum battery. Good luck!

[bassNspear]

I agree with the tear-mender as well. This stuff works so well, that your not going to have the problem where your going to have to replace it, or fix it. Workes great.