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Big Sky Fly Rewaterproofing

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Derrick Whit.e BPL Member
PostedJul 3, 2026 at 3:52 pm

Apparently the folks at Big Sky are not responding to emails. I am pretty certain that the flies from the old Evolution tents are sil nylon on both sides, but I am looking for confirmation from somebody who may know more than me.  I bought the tent in 2012 used and it has served me well. I have not used it in recent years and before I use it again I want to recoat the fly as it has some minor leakage. I am planning to use a silicone mineral spirits mixture and brush it on with a foam brush. Any help is appreciated in determining the exact nature of the material. Thank you in advance.

Jerry Adams BPL Member
PostedJul 3, 2026 at 4:00 pm

you could use your mineral spirits silicone mixture on a lower corner where it wouldn’t matter and see if it works – after it cures for a couple days try to rub it off.

Keith W BPL Member
PostedJul 3, 2026 at 9:30 pm

I have a Big Sky Evolution which I am sure is older than 2012.  I have not used it in the last few years, having purchased a lighter Tarptent.  But the Evolution is a great tent.  My memory is that it is sil nylon,  with both sides silicon coated, not PU.  At some point I renewed the rainfly seams with silicon seam sealer diluted in mineral spirits, which worked very well.

Derrick Whit.e BPL Member
PostedJul 4, 2026 at 6:52 am

Thank you guys. It’s a warm and sunny day here in Newfoundland so I’m going to give it a roll, (or brush) today.

Stumphges BPL Member
PostedJul 4, 2026 at 2:37 pm

Big Sky flies are silnylon with both sides coated in silicone.

Are you sure you actually have leakage and haven’t experienced a couple of episodes of internal condensation leading to “misting”?

Derrick Whit.e BPL Member
PostedJul 8, 2026 at 7:01 pm

Definitely not condensation. I have left the tent up in the rain without sleeping in it in the backyard. There’s a leak.

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