I would like to know what size tarp to purchase to go over the top of this tent as an extra rain preventive (I'll stake it down then). Thanks.
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My sons slept in this tent in a huge rain storm with no additional tarps and they stayed try all night!
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I am not sure which poles you are talking about...The poles that run through the canopy are tent like poles with the little stretchy cord inside and they metal connecters between each section of pole. The poles that support the safety net are probably a little bit more sturdy. Either way, I think that you could put a tarp on top of it. Good luck though. Our canopy has had problems withstanding any sort of wind at all. We have purchased 2 and the 2nd one is not up because we are afraid it will rip again... it has already been torn and repaired once. I wouldn't buy this item.
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the dimensions say 9'x7' so anything larger than that would work well...we use a standard 10'x12' tarp. hope that helps!
521979
I just lie a tarp over mine, if it is windy I suggest you do that and maybe use stakes or something on the corners so the tarp doesn't blow, but take your blower inside, because if it rains or is windy water/dirt can get inside your blower
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Hello, I agree with the first reply, you will have to get anchors or something with weight to hold it in place, we use ours when camping with our RV. We have it secured to our RV and to the grounds in many places along its base, and have yet to run into problems when the winds go above 20 mph. Just figure a way to give the base of it some weight and you will have no issues. I is a great tent and we love ours. I'd recommend some anchors cemented around it and you will gain the peace of mind it is secure in place. Over kill will never come back to bite you. We,ather and the winds as front line ahead of the storms are more fierce than many years ago, the negative is the cement, its not like dirt or grass. Your issue is holding it in place to wind. Act of GOD "Mother Nature" something you can't control Think over-kill and you will have no problems.
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If you have a 10 by 20 "A" frame and the tarp is to be bungied to the frame it is best to get the 12 by 20 tarp. It will actually measure 11' 6" by 19' 6". This will allow the bungees to hold the tarp tight. You need the 12' to make up the rise of the top. The tarp will not actually reach all the way to the frame. It should be about 3" short all the way around. If you need bungees, buy the 7" length. The other feature to check is how many grommets it has and how far aprt they are. 18-24 inches works fine, all the way around. Hope this helps.
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I take loose cordage with me and tent stakes and sting between trees and ground in whatever configuration is best for type of terrain or weather conditions. For more on this technique, you can YouTube "pitching tarps for camping" or "camping tarp configurations". And I'm sure you'll get some ideas
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Get the poles if you camp with a car. They are super awesome. We camp in rain many times and we can setup this tarp with the poles in 5 minutes. The poles are very strong and would stay up even in heavy winds.
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To answer your question, the tent floor is thin like its walls. I've used a tarp for the outside floor and a blanket for camping pad for the inside. It's a great tent! Survived a heavy downpour earlier this summer
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I have just used a generic tarp under my recluse, which worked great at 10,000 feet in the Rockies in a foot of snow...as for a footprint I would get in touch with ledge customer service if its a must have but I believe the tent performs very well at the 100$ price range.
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You will need a 12 X 12 tarp to cover a Shelter Logic 10 x 10 tent. Make sure the tarp you buy has the tie holes around the edges
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I use for the same purpose and find it is a good blend between weight and coverage. I cover the front half of my tent and extend outwards. I use the long side along the tent with the short end extending outward which gives me decent coverage from side blowing rain.
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IDK the size of the tent base sorry, but this tent isn't really worth buying I bought it and the first night i went camping it rain mildly and the tent started leaking the hole night the piece for the top to cover the screen is just to small i got water on me the hole night. So i returned it for a full refund... Hope this answers your question. I would buy the Flecktarn tent they have on amazon it is a lot better and only a little more money.
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I have used the 12x12 with my hammock and can make an enclosed shelter when needed. I got the extra size because my wife does not want to get wet. You could get away with something a little smaller just for sleeping, but to hang out during a storm this is nice.
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I recommend getting a tarp now with your hammock because you can never predict when you will need it. It's one of those "its better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it", I have used mine when i did not expect it and there are many other uses for it as well.
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Highly recommended. We took it to burning man last year.. In addition to the heavy winds, sand storms and extreme heat, it stood up pretty good in the rain one evening. I would recommend using commercial grade stakes to keep it bolted to the ground. The ones that are included are to flimsy.. Just my 2 cents..
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It's ideal to have the same size, but probably difficult to find the exact size tarp. I think you can hang extra 6feet on one side or hang 3 feet width evenly for two sides, but this is not so secure against the strong wind. If I were you, I will shorten the 16 feet width to 10 feet width by folding( sewing, etc.)in the middle. So you can still use the ready-made holes to tie down to the frame securely for wind protection.