Description
Kampa Hayling 6 Poled Tent
The Hayling 6 offers superb specifications at unbelievable prices. The tent is quick and easy to set up and sleeps up to six. it offers a large living area and a great view out through the panoramic windows.
The built in front canopy protects the front of the tent from inclement weather but when it's sunny the large stable door can be opened and the side panel can be rolled up to let the fresh air in.
This side door also has a secondary mesh panel to allow a breeze through but keeps out those pesky bugs.
The Hayling offers the perfect combination of features, quality and value. Its variable rear bedroom inner tent features multiple partitions and a darkened fabric to keep you comfortable at night.
The left-hand side door includes a mesh panel to maintain airflow, while the large front canopy provides generous outdoor living space.
Lightweight Dynaflex fibreglass poles offer great strength and durability for years of family camping trips.
Features
Weathershield™ 68D Material polyester flysheet
Treated to offer advanced protection against UV degradation
Fire retardant.
Reinforced Pegging and Guying Points
Sewn-in Groundsheet
Weather protected ventilation
Inner tent divider
Colour coded inner tent suspension
Cable entry point
Heavy duty zips
Crystal clear windows with blinds and easy-store pockets
Specifications
Exterior Height: 210cm
Weight: 19kg
Pack Size: 76x35x35cm
Fleece carpets and footprints available as an optional extra
UV Degradation
Be aware that (UV) ultraviolet rays will damage your tent if you expose it to direct sunlight for longer periods of time.
Polyester Awnings & Tents regardless of quality of denier material are made for camping use which is normally 2-5 weeks usage a year.
They are not designed for permanent usage and should only be used as camping products.
Camping near the sea or lake can further enhance the effect of UV radiation.
The same applies to poles and metal parts
"UV light will cause the fabric to fade, lose strength, and eventually disintegrate. The amount of UV damage is directly related to the fabric's exposure to the sun and the altitude at which the tent is pitched.
If it is left pitched during the day, high-altitude exposure can damage a tent beyond use within a month."
What is UV Degradation?
UV degradation refers to the breaking down of fabrics and materials, when exposed to ultraviolet radiation, due to exposure to the sun. Long term exposure to sunlight, can cause fabric such as polyester to degrade, beginning to rip, tear and become very brittle.
Why Do Manufacturers not cover UV Degradation Under Warranty?
UV degradation is a sign the product has reached a natural end to it's lifetime. There are different fabrics, different thicknesses of fabric, and treatments to help protect against exposure to sunlight.
However, given time, the sun will do it's job in breaking down those materials, to the point where they become unstable.
If a polyester tent or awning has suffered UV degradation, chances are it has been used to the point where its lifetime is ending, or it has been permanently pitched.
Polyester Tents & Awnings are a temporary shelter, and they are not designed to be left long-term pitched, unless they are specifically designed for residential pitches, and use harder wearing fabrics such as 100% cottons, which can take exposure to UV light on a longer-term basis.
Polyester Tents & Awnings have it pretty rough. Their purpose is to keep you protected from the elements, so by definition, they’re exposed to nature’s fury. Season after season, your trusty tent or tarp is subjected to wind, rain, dust, snow, hail, animals, and (sometimes) careless users.
But for a shelter that has been treated well over the years, the thing that will eventually kill it is something you might not expect: the sun.
In addition to visible light, the sun emits a massive amount of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which has a shorter wavelength than visible light and is present wherever there is sunlight.
While inorganic materials (like silicone and metal) are largely unaffected by UV radiation, organic compounds (i.e., anything containing carbon, not just your fancy kale) can be damaged by exposure to UV.
This includes all organic polymers, whether synthetic (like nylon and polyester) or naturally occurring (like cotton and wool).
