Canvas tents are made by various companies and each of these companies supply the new tent owner with cleaning instructions for their specific make of tent. However, there are some basic care instructions that work equally well with any brand of canvas tent on the market.
Immediately after purchasing
As soon as you purchase your new tent, or at least before that first camping trip you should assemble the tent in your yard. This not only allows you to have a dry run through of pitching the tent but allows you to check and make sure all the necessary pieces and parts are there. If you have any missing parts, contact the store you purchased your tent from and ask what they are going to do about it.
Immediately after purchasing
As soon as you purchase your new tent, or at least before that first camping trip you should assemble the tent in your yard. This not only allows you to have a dry run through of pitching the tent but allows you to check and make sure all the necessary pieces and parts are there. If you have any missing parts, contact the store you purchased your tent from and ask what they are going to do about it.
