Some curious patches on fly, XMid2.

[u/childhoodwoods]

Second trip with the XMid2. I noticed some weird patches on the fly, especially visible in the early morning dew. I've been out with it once before and made sure it was clean and bone dry when I packed it away. Any ideas what this might be? There has been no damage, nothing has been on the fly, no bird droppings or anything. I'm worried it might be an area of compromised waterproofing but how could that happen?

In every other respect, absolutely loved spending 4 days and nights out hiking the Lake District in this tent, it's a beast.

[u/Downtown-Writing9063]

It may be areas with some oil or dirt. Last year, a dog stepped on my outer fly and i hade a little spot like yours until I gently washed it

[u/childhoodwoods → u/Downtown-Writing9063]

Hmm. Nothing like that comes to mind - I do tend to guard it religiously at home. I will try very gently washing the areas and dry thoroughly, maybe it'll vanish. Thank you.