You Stink!

[idnative1948]

What I said to a tent that hasn't been used for years.

Family reunion coming up next week at our off-the-grid place in Oregon. People flying in from out of state so I am airing out a couple of tents and sleeping bags to loan them. One of our old backpacking tents has been packed away for 15+ years and smells FUNKLY. Not mildewed or anything, but really stale. Have had it set up all day long and doesn't seem to be making much progress on the smell.

I could use your not-so humble opinions on what to do with this thing to make it habitable for East coasters other that leave it up for a couple more days.

 

[choc dogs]

Pretend it's a 'fridge and put about 400 boxes of baking soda in it? On another tact a bag of charcoal can sometimes help too. I used that on an old ice fishing hut my uncle told me I had to take, and after a day or two, it's semi tolerable.

 

[LCH]

Febreze?

 

[bobbydean]

Charcoal or wood fire for a few hours to give a smoky smell?

 

[recon6036]

I'd try hand washing it with a mild soap then as mentioned, Febreeze the hell out of it.

 

[jryoung]

Do you have an ozonator? A group of buddies that smoke cigars?

 

[idnative1948]

Thanks all. I went with the charcoal and seemed to work, that is according to my house boss.

 

[Laelkhunter]

You can also try some scent killer (hunting spray). Several different ones on the market, but don't use any Elk in Rut Scented ones Primos makes one that is an earth scent, and is a waterproofing also, made for pop up blinds.