I recently used a Photon in a dry sandy environment and found that it is a 'sand magnet.' As soon as it hit the sand it was coated. And not just lightly… it was thick… on all contact surfaces, including the underside of the fly.
The photos show the tent After I spent 15 minutes trying to shake and wipe the sand away. I could move the sand, but all I was doing was moving it around. Static cling didn't let it get very far.
The X is where a wet finger collected and removed the sand. Once I got home I was able to remove the sand with a wet sponge. My primary concern is that during an extended trip the sand (or whatever) will grind away at the already very light fabric and it's coating.
Has anyone else had this experience?
Any ideas on how deal with it and not affect the hydrophobic nature of the waterproofing?
A copy of this is already at Terra Nova and I'll share whatever responses they provide.
