Description
Kampa Mersea 4 Man Dome Tent:
A fantastic tent for touring, weekends and for couples to use. The Mersea features plenty of ventilation and a large living area with a window with blinds you can close for privacy.
The front door can be completely rolled up, and for extra ventilation the side doors also feature a mesh panel on both sides.
The tent features a large front porch with a clip-in groundsheet that gives the impression and function of a fully sewn in groundsheet, keeping the inside snug and draught free.
There are two models available to suit varying needs. Extra ventilation can be found in the rear of the inner tent at a high point to let out rising hot air.
Features
Spacious tents for weekends, festivals or even a week or two away.
Quick and easy to set up.
Clip-in groundsheet system for front porch area.
Roll up front door.
Two side doors with secondary mesh doors.
Front and rear vents.
Organiser pockets in front of inner tent.
Windows with blinds and easy store pockets.
Specifications
Flysheet: Weathershield 4000mmHH / Fire Retardant & UV Protected.
Groundsheet: PE 12x12 - 130g/m2 10,000 mm HH.
Poles: Dynaflex fibreglass.
Colour: Blue.
Dimensions
Exterior Height: 165cm.
Inner Tent Height: 155cm.
Weight: 9.12Kgs.
Pack Size: 65 x 23cm.
Length 460cm x Width 270cm x Height 165cm.
Bedroom: 250cm x 210cm.
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).
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