finally bought a tarp...question

[ebrianschmidt]

So after debating for several months, I finally pulled the trigger on a wilderness logics old man winter for my first nice tarp. Does anyone know if I should seam seal this or just give a try as is. I've always used sealer on my tents.

[Monkeyboy42]

My guess is yes, since their website doesn't address it directly, and it looks like the use a flat felled seam. If they do seam seal it you should be able to see it. Email them and ask.

[Bubba]

Make sure you use Silnet or Permatex flowable silicone for seam sealing.

[sadrian]

When I bought my big daddy from them I had the same question so I emailed marty and he said with the type of seam they do they have had no issues without seam sealing. I've had no problems as of yet and I didn't seam seal.

[flatline]

I've used my OMW on about 20 rainy trips with no seam seal and no leaks. WL has a magical ridge seam.
( I use a CRL with tarp over )

[ebrianschmidt]

When I bought my big daddy from them I had the same question so I emailed marty and he said with the type of seam they do they have had no issues without seam sealing. I've had no problems as of yet and I didn't seam seal.

sweet! Off to install some zig it and tarp flies. I was thinking of 10-12 feet on the ends for the ridge line then about 4 ft for the corners.