Velcro

[Jace]

Hello all, Newb here... I just bought a tent and I'm looking to maximize space. Is it ok to put sticky back Velcro on the inside of a tent for mesh shelving ? Or will water seep through in rain?

Thanks for the help

[Jace]

Re: Velcro

anyone ?...

[renodesertfox]

Re: Velcro

Sure it's ok, a person can do what they want. Personally I've never tried it. Most recent tents that I'm familiar with, maybe 30 or so, have pockets sewn into the fabric. Never thought about trying to make a shelf out of sticky-back Velcro. I'm sure you could give it a try but you might void the warranty? That's my $0.02, maybe others will chime in, just gotta give it some time. You are askin this during the peak camping season. Good luck, let us know what you do? It would be great to post up a couple of pics too! Who knows, maybe it'll be the start of a great invention.

[Bigdog57]

Re: Velcro

Weight limit will be low. Also, if in high heat, the adhesive may soften...... A load would also encourage sag in the walls.

I personally would not try it.

[Johnny Test]

Re: Velcro

you may want to check out this:
Instead of attaching shelves, hang them as I did.
http://www.campingforums.com/forum/s...-Camping/page2

[Johnny Test]

Re: Velcro

This is the only shelving unit I have found. It is the black thing between the cots. Kind of worked oK.

-johnny

[surmisez]

Re: Velcro

This is the only shelving unit I have found. It is the black thing between the cots. Kind of worked oK.

-johnny

I could use something like that next to the "bed". :D

Where did you get the shelving?

Does it pack flat?

What's it made of?

[Johnny Test]

Re: Velcro

bought it on ebay it is called a camp closet.
It does fold flat thought it is a bit of a pain to assemble.
It is fabric over some stiff material.
here is a link on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Camping-Closet.../dp/B000I5LQ0K

I don't use it much because it is bulk to transport assembled.

[surmisez]

Re: Velcro

bought it on ebay it is called a camp closet.
It does fold flat thought it is a bit of a pain to assemble.
It is fabric over some stiff material.
here is a link on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Camping-Closet.../dp/B000I5LQ0K

I don't use it much because it is bulk to transport assembled.

There are no more of these to be had. They are sold out every where I look. :(

[Johnny Test]

Re: Velcro

I have found a suitcase with shelves works better. Kind of like the old steamer trunks taken on ship voyages