How waterproof is this thing? If it suddenly started torrential rain would you be dry inside without seam sealing?
1545769
I have no idea, I suggest putting your son/daughter or house pet into it & getting the water hose out, if they come out wet, BINGO.
1545770
All by itself the tent is not completely watertight. Testing with a brand-new tent showed that a small amount of water got in. Very good for a single-layer tent, but since I wanted an absolutely dry tent in the worst conditions, I have added a 10x12 tarp. 8 extra stakes holds the tarp down, 4 on each end. To hold the tarp to the tent, I added 2 large grommets to go over the stakes at each end of the tarp, meaning, actually, the sides. Result is a very dark and somewhat stuffy but absolutely dry tent. Oh, one more thing, I had to reinforce the tarp fabric where I put the large grommets on, by putting on a couple of layers of duck tape first before cutting the grommet holes. All by itself the tent is not completely watertight. Testing with a brand-new tent showed that a small amount of water got in. Very good for a single-layer tent, but since I wanted an absolutely dry tent in the worst conditions, I have added a 10x12 tarp. 8 extra stakes holds the tarp down, 4 on each end. To hold the tarp to the tent, I added 2 large grommets to go over the stakes at each end of the tarp, meaning, actually, the sides. Result is a very dark and somewhat stuffy but absolutely dry tent. Oh, one more thing, I had to reinforce the tarp fabric where I put the large grommets on,... » Read More All by itself the tent is not completely watertight. Testing with a brand-new tent showed that a small amount of water got in. Very good for a single-layer tent, but since I wanted an absolutely dry tent in the worst conditions, I have added a 10x12 tarp. 8 extra stakes holds the tarp down, 4 on each end. To hold the tarp to the tent, I added 2 large grommets to go over the stakes at each end of the tarp, meaning, actually, the sides. Result is a very dark and somewhat stuffy but absolutely dry tent. Oh, one more thing, I had to reinforce the tarp fabric where I put the large grommets on, by putting on a couple of layers of duck tape first before cutting the grommet holes. « Show Less
1545771
I use this tent 120+ days a year to camp in south central Louisiana. You need to seam seal it and spray a water proof coating all over the tent while in the hot sun so it drys fast. Let it sit for 7 hours. then lightly spray it again and again every season. I have slept in a hell of storm in this tent after I had treated it. And no leaks! However, the condensation for your breathing will build up on the inside if you do not ventilate it by opening the back window, even on a cool nite. I also always pitch a tarp over the top using a ridge line and 2 sticks and steak off the 4 corners. This gives this little tent a second wall to block the rain, hot sun, wind and cold. If you treat this tent as I have described and always let it dry and air out when finished using it before packing it up, this tent will last for years. I have had 1 of these tents for 7 years and its still like new.! If you pack it up wet, mildew will dry rot this tent over time and make it stink and for sure smell unpleasing next time you use it.....Hope this helps, Randy
1545772
This thing is not waterproof even to the least bit. Even with seam sealing if it rained you would get completely soaked. This thing is as porous as a sheet of computer paper. Maybe if you seem shielded and sprayed it with a waterproof spraying it would do okay but even then I would want to hang a tarp of some sort over it just to be safe.
1545773
This an excellent tent to use if you are not expecting any rain and don't mind condensation. If you expect rain and don't like condensation, it's best to pitch it inside of a larger cabin tent or in the living room and then avoid sleeping in it... It's best application is for children camping in the backyard, provided they can come inside once it starts to drizzle... For backpacking...give me a break!
1545774
No. The stitching on mine was horrible out of the box. You could see daylight coming through the stitching! Not only did I seal all the seams but I coated the entire tent in camp dry (silicone spray). Bottome line, if you do not seal the seams this tent will leak.
1545775
Not sure without seam sealing. I waterproofed it too. It stood up through rain storm and then through snow the other week in Portland, OR without getting wet inside. I.didn't use it before seam sealing and waterproofing though. Sorry i cant be more help!
88317
I wouldn't say it's waterproof/tight. The stuff I store in mine stays dry but the pieces just slide together, plastic to plastic. As another person posted, high winds with rain could cause leaks easily.
2151838
it seems very well made , I used it in a garage ,I think it could handle some moisture but not direct rain you could call the 1 800 # listed for more information The only way water could get in is through the cord on top ( maybe some silicone would do the trick)
1449105
Seam sealing; and water proofing spray will make it water proof. No tent is completely waterproof except 4 season tents; like what they use on Everest.
821805
I would say it is watertight not waterproof. If you were to leave it out in the rain eventually it would weather enough and start leaking. I have mine located under a patio roof.
1541088
I treated 1/2 of my tent, on the inside seams, with Aquaseal Seam Sealer. A bit more expensive, but I've had nothing but positive experiences with it in the past as opposed to other sealants. I set the tent up, sealed 1/2 of the seams and let it dry overnight. I put it up during 3 days of rain and none of the seams leaked, the sealed or not sealed. So, I'm not planning to seal the remaining seams unless something starts leaking.I did end up adding my own fly to one of the doors, since the bottom of the doors do pool and hold water, especially if they're not set up super tight.
118812
Since we have had it, it has been through a few storms with very little water getting inside of it. I could consider it very waterproof.
1062976
I have a polyester raincoat with a bonded PVC coating on the inside, with sealed seams - I assume like this. It was issued 50 years ago and it's still rain proof - not water resistant. If this back pack isn't rainproof (not submersible) - the designers ought to be taken out and drowned or at least water boarded
143974
No! I seam sealed tent, and use a rain fly from a 7x7' tent. Rained most every day for 14 days in Hawaii.Rain still came in thru door zipper. and floor seams. Not a lot of leakage, but still leaked. Wiped up with paper towel. Tent is not a quality rain resistant design. For the price improvise or buy Coleman 7x5' tent. Heavier, much better build. Ozark Trail 6x5' is lighter,better build with no rear window, weaker fragile poles.
1652102
The manufacturer doesn't make any claims about the unit being waterproof, and I've never left mine out in the rain. The individual panels are covered with some sort of clear plastic material that looks like it would keep out water from the face, but the entire rest of the unit is made of a woven nylon fabric that doesn't look like it would keep out moisture at all. In fact it look like it might just sponge it up and hold it, exposing the wires that are inside connecting the four panels, as well as the 5v USB ports in inside the pouch to water. My guess is that letting it get wet (even in a light rain) would be a bad thing. I would not even recommend leaving it out over night where dew is a factor.
443462
It's not waterproof. You could only use it outside if it was completely protected from the rain .
936137
We have ours set up inside. I would keep it out of the rain. Remember that no matter how weather resistant a company claims something is, nature (weather) will always win. Cheers
659328
Mine has not been soaked, but it has withstood rain just fine.But, if you have any doubt I would go ahead and treat it with a water protector.
601446
Yes. It rained the trip I used it, and no rain got in. The floor is waterproof and integral to the tent. However, you have to zip the door completely closed to keep the rain out.
224642
I would say it'd be ok in the rain. But I don't know about full submersion. It is a two piece unit, meaning that the front piece is screwed onto the back leaving a seam that runs the parameter of the unit. It fits tightly, but no indication whether that seam is water resistant or not.
374694
Its not waterproof just slightly water resistant. A sealer would help but nothings perfect. I have a kelty pack cover that I bought for it at rei.
461630
Not sure, I never had the reason to be init when it was raining. I use it as a change room beside my pool. However it drys very fast.