Despite trail rumors of fabrics ‘blowing out’, a hole in a fabric is the result of contact with some external factor. Rough surfaces may produce abrasion damage (‘fuzzy’ edges), sharp objects may result in a puncture which spreads as a tear (along the lines of the weave), or as a cut (the line of damage goes across yarns).
Modern manufacturing processes mean weave faults and similar fabric defects are exceptionally rare. As a result, holes, tears, cuts, and abrasion damage are not considered warranty issues, as they occur due to external damage rather than a fault in materials or workmanship.
Depending on the type of stuff or compression sack you have, and the size of the hole, it may well be possible to repair it permanently using a urethane sealant called Seam Grip +WP or Seam Grip +SIL (Ultra-Sil products). Please visit our Blog Post "How to Repair Holes in Your Gear" for step-by-step instructions.
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- Does the Meridian Duffle have internal compartments?
- Is the Meridian Duffle waterproof?
- Is the Meridian Duffle carry-on compatible?
- Which dry bags are compatible with the Dry Bag Sling?
- What is the Ultra-Sil Shopping Bag?
- What is the weight limit of what I can carry in the ultra-sil and ultra-sil nano day packs?
- Which dry bags/sacks are appropriate for external use? (i.e. not inside another bag or pack)
- I have a hole in my stuff/compression sack, is this covered under warranty?
- Do I really need to "double bag" my phone when using a dry sack/bag?
- What size compression sack do I need for my sleeping bag?