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Originally Posted by Kdunk1
Just got back from our first trip with or used 2013 x17a, have a lot of questions but not all hybrid related. Stayed dry during a 10 hour rain shower without the popup gizmos installed thank goodness. Question, I always hear that your not to touch the tent as it can cause leaks, if I install the popup gizmos could this lead to leaks around the edges of the popup gizmos?
Thanks
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PUGs won't cause or save you from leaks.
You can touch the roof all you want - the material is impervious to water. The canvas ends can be treated with Scotch Guard (as I have successfully done, using up to 3 coats - basically empty the can allowing drying between each coat) after which you can touch them and there would be no wicking.
The no-touch approach is more for the lightweight nylon (or whatever they are made of) tent material you find on tents.