What is Canvas Rot and How to Avoid it

Many of our customers have voiced concern about “canvas rot”. Canvas rot occurs when canvas material is in constant contact with wet or dewy vegetation for long periods of time. It can also occur when canvas is stored in humid or wet conditions. Over time, the canvas will deteriorate and become brittle and crack and break. Unfortunately ‘canvas rot’ is NOT covered by our warranty because it is very preventable and only occurs when you neglect your tent.

When setting up your tent, make sure there is no vegetation touching the canvas walls of your tent – especially at the base where the canvas meets the vinyl floor. Also periodically clear any fall leaves off the roof of your tent.

Make sure your tent is stored in a dry climate. If you live in a humid area, you may want to store your tent body inside a climate controlled – or air conditioned space. The key to preventing canvas rot is making sure your tent is stored completely dry. Mostly dry doesn’t cut it.