Description
Watergate 8 Tent (Inc Carpet & Footprint & Canopy)
Make the most of the outdoors.
The light and airy Watergate has two large side doors, one covered with a protective wet weather canopy, featuring a secondary mesh panel and full-height windows.
Enjoy impressive headroom throughout; you can even stand in the bedrooms. The rear panel ventilation and a fully sewn-in groundsheet keep you comfortable in wet conditions too.
Key Features - Weathershieldâ„¢ 68D
Super lightweight 68D polyester is easy to handle, durable and waterproof
Darkened Bedrooms - Inner tents use dark materials to block out early morning sunlight for a good night's sleep
Wet Weather Entrance - Provides sheltered access to the tent and prevents rain running in when you unzip the door
Space for the whole family
Generous dimensions provide ample internal space. Crystal clear windows, spacious bedrooms and comfortable living areas maximise the liveable space of your pitch and help you make the most of your holiday.
Weathershieldâ„¢ 68D - Superlight weight Weathershield 68D offers the fastest set-up, take-down and a smallest tent pack sizes. highly weather-resistant, this easy to handle polyester offers exceptional value and protection against
UV degradation.
Sewn-in Groundsheet - PE 10 x 10 130 g/m² 10,000 mm HH
Features
Standard 210cm Bedrooms
Secondary mesh on the one the side doors
High-Vis guy-points around the tent to help stop you tripping over them
Toggle inner divider - Offers greater privacy between inner bedrooms. Roll away when not required
Toggled privacy curtains - Simple and quick to use, with two varying levels of opening.
'Sleeptite inner tents' - Darker fabric reduces the amount of early morning light
12.7mm Fibreglass Poles - Strong and sturdy but light in pack weight
All flysheet and groundsheet seams are factory taped - Provides watertight seal
Kampa's Weathershield 68D - highly waterproof, durable and reliable fabric that will keep you dry and comfortable
Fully Sewn-in Groundsheet - adds to the comfort of your tent by providing a bug and draught free environment.
Waterproof PE groundsheet
Fully enclosed front awning
Part mesh inner door - Allows ventilation, whilst keeping bugs out
Covered entrance - gives a sheltered entrance to your tent, which prevents rain from dripping into the living area
Bedroom pockets - conveniently positioned pockets for storing your essentials
Diamond Clear windows - Maximise light and visibility
Low and high ventilation - Combine to create a comfortable flow of air through the tent, reducing condensation
Easypack holdall bag - Durable to take the effort out of packing your tent away
Specifications
Exterior Height - 200cm
Weight - 22.17Kg
Pack Size - 76 x 35 x 35 cm
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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