hi guys, can i use it on tent zip? i wanna go camping but want to be safe as i got 2 kids especially during the nite if someone try to open the tent. it this water proof/resistant? not really sure how it is actually armed. the string is to be pulled...
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The Doberman SE-0203OR travel door alarm works this way: There are two thin flexible 'prongs' attached by a wire to the body of the alarm. When not in use, they fit snugly into the alarm body. To use, you pull them out, remove the small clear band that holds them together and, keeping them together, you insert them into the space between a door and the door jamb. The wire is then looped around the door handle or knob so it all stays in place. The alarm sounds if the door is opened and the Doberman drops out. When it drops out, the two thin metal prongs separate generating a piercing 100dB sound. I'm sure this would NOT work in a tent zip as there is no sturdy space for the prongs to fit into! I believe the Doberman SE-0203OR is intended for hotel/motel doors while traveling or at home while you're inside. The instructions that come with the Doberman clearly indicate under 'NOTES' that "The unit is not considered to be weatherproof, so please do not expose the unit to rain" and "It is recommended for indoor use". There are several similar answers, by me and others, to this type of question on this site so read on . . .
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Did you try tying the guy line that I'd under the window on the rain fly? That may take out any sag? I have been in this tent in torrential rain and I found one area where the rain fly may leak, it did on mine. The cover over the zipper, on the rain fly, can leak if the Velcro isn't up high enough to keep the cover in place due to wind. I glued a Velcro strip higher above the last set of Velcro and it took care of the issue. The best part about this tent is you will stay dry when it rains, I doubt you can find a better tent under 50 dollars!! I hope that helps
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It rained when we used this tent for camping. We kept the duffle bag with clothes, food, etc. in it for "protection from the elements" and everything would have been nice and dry had we not forgot to zip up the "door" on the front before we retired for the night!! (We left it partially unzipped for air circulation). Fortunately, only the things directly in front of the door got wet. It was a great buy and I would definitely recommend it to anyone!!
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Hi, Rebecca. This case is awesome in many ways. Is it water resistant? I would say no. As an avid hiker and back country camper, I've had the opportunity to test (and need) a lot of of water resistant gear. Water has an incredible capacity to soak through materials that seem, at first glance, to appear water resistant. I feel this is the case with this product. My case is sturdy, and lives in my day pack, but if it's raining, it's going inside a water proof pouch. The shell is made of molded EVA-plastic, but water can easily seep into the seams at the corners and the zippers. Hope this helped. Hi, Rebecca. This case is awesome in many ways. Is it water resistant? I would say no. As an avid hiker and back country camper, I've had the opportunity to test (and need) a lot of of water resistant gear. Water has an incredible capacity to soak through materials that seem, at first glance, to appear water resistant. I feel this is the case with this product. My case is sturdy, and lives in my day pack, but if it's raining, it's going inside a water proof pouch. The shell is made of molded EVA-plastic, but water can easily seep into the seams at the corners and the zippers. Hope this helped.
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I am not aware of tents being designed for a "temperature range"?? My understanding is that a multi-season tent is designed to resist high winds, snow, heavy rains or extreme heat. I would say that this is a bivvy rather than a tent and is therefore already a compromise in providing shelter from the elements - you buy it because it is light weight and compact. I have used it in the summer, where there were bugs/mosquitos and where it rained. It is possible to ventilate well by unzipping the outer shell and relying on the netting. But you cant really do this when its raining. There is a small vent but it just stops you from suffocating not sweating it out....and in that respect it is not very breathable so I had a lot of condensation build up inside the tent. It does keep the rain out and I imagine it would also be fine if snow fell on it....but thats were you depend on the "temperature range" of your sleeping bag. For me, I plan to erect a small tarp over the tent next season and might eventually just move to this in conjunction with a sleeping bag that matches the conditions.
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It's a heavy pack item...I was a Ranger in the Army and still pack the mountains regularly and are use to heavy weight packs and long duration hikes. I pack for the situation and normally don't let the weight get out of control. I typically use my canvas more on the vehicle type camping events. Otherwise I use a nylon tarp...Much lighter but good to go for an event of short duration. For bike or horseback, it would be just great but as I said, it's a bit heavy for a pack on a long trail.
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It's made of rip stop nylon so I'd say it's water resistant but not waterproof. I usually throw a ziplock bag or two in all of my bags just in case I get caught in rain.
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I haven't backpacked with the tent yet. However, I have used it for several days during some light camping. Once disassembled, the tent fits nicely in a larger sack, along with two smaller sleeve bags holding the stakes, guy lines, and tent poles if/when needed. You can easily fit it in standard bookbag and even "mold" the larger sack by pushing air out around object already found in the bookbag. It's a really nice tent--just remember to bring a tarp or camping pad for the bottom. This will save you a lot of trouble in the long run--protecting the tent floor from getting damp or wet. Hope this helps! I haven't backpacked with the tent yet. However, I have used it for several days during some light camping. Once disassembled, the tent fits nicely in a larger sack, along with two smaller sleeve bags holding the stakes, guy lines, and tent poles if/when needed. You can easily fit it in standard bookbag and even "mold" the larger sack by pushing air out around object already found in the bookbag. It's a really nice tent--just remember to bring a tarp or camping pad for the bottom. This will save you a lot of trouble in the long run--protecting the tent floor from getting damp or... » Read More I haven't backpacked with the tent yet. However, I have used it for several days during some light camping. Once disassembled, the tent fits nicely in a larger sack, along with two smaller sleeve bags holding the stakes, guy lines, and tent poles if/when needed. You can easily fit it in standard bookbag and even "mold" the larger sack by pushing air out around object already found in the bookbag. It's a really nice tent--just remember to bring a tarp or camping pad for the bottom. This will save you a lot of trouble in the long run--protecting the tent floor from getting damp or wet. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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Hi Howie,I was caught in a small rain and the roof does seem waterproof...you need to dry it off before packing it up...which was impossible for me...so I opened it up when I got home, dried it and wiped it...otherwise it WILL mold. My side zippers are not rugged at all...I have zipped them right off twice now! There's no catch at the end to stop them from doing that - it's frustrating to me...but maybe I'm doing something wrong? Hope this helps.
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YES ... no problems. buy a good quality black tape, such as Guerrilla Tape to close any pinholes in tent.
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Shirley, It's a very easy tent to put up. I'm 51 and the only issue I have had is when first opening the tent at an event I have a hard time locking the first pin into place. I think it is because it is a new canopy and just tight. I have had this tent now for about 10 shows and it is now becoming easier. If you are using at a show, there is always someone around that can help you lock in the first leg, after that it is very easy. Tear down is just as easy. It's a very nice canopy with a denser fabric. I just waterproofed my canopy last week and was thankful this past weekend during a rain storm as I didn't have any leaks around the seams. I would definitely recommend. Lorie, J Rowe Apparel
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We always put the cover supplied over the tent which really insulated the entire tent / we even brought an extra tarp for rain - if needed - it wasn't needed - have not used it in winter but I bet it would be air tight and as warm (as possible) even in cold weather! We tested it prior to use with a water hose - not one drop of water came in the tent! We had a couple of cool mornings (40's) but very cozy inside the tent! Betty P. from VT
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Thats a good question, this information might only be available from coleman.I have always tied tent down well, had no problems yet. :)
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There are bungees on the face of the bag you could put a bed roll in, it might be too much weight for the little bungees for something heavier then that. I used them to hold my rain jacket and a sweatshirt while it was hot out. You might be able to get away with strapping the sleeping bag to one of the compression straps on the bag itself. But I have a 32+ degree sleeping bag and it fit fine in the bottom compartment then centered the tent up from there put food and other supplies to balance it. Hope the info helps.
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Yes! I'm a Scout leader and have been using this tent since last Sept. and it has been a work horse. I will admit, I did not use it during the heat of this summer, but I did take it out in January. It has survived Storms that most other tents I've used would have had water flowing across the bottom. I've used it in temps as low as 26. BSA does not allow us to use heaters, so that's never been test and why we use 3 season tents in the winter.
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Yes, its pretty sturdy, has a solid zipper, and does a real good job keeping off the rain. I advise you to coat the outside and especially the seams with a water repellent spray (sold at Walmart and most camping/outdoor places).I have had it since last Nov and it folds up nice and compact, and is a quick set once you do it. So my only complaint is that the bottom of the opening has NO ZIPPER! (go figure right?) so I bought some 2" velcro adhesive tape (again Walmart) and velco taped the bottom of the 'door' to the lip at the bottom floor. The very top has started to fade a little now from sun. Hope this is helpful. Yes, its pretty sturdy, has a solid zipper, and does a real good job keeping off the rain. I advise you to coat the outside and especially the seams with a water repellent spray (sold at Walmart and most camping/outdoor places).I have had it since last Nov and it folds up nice and compact, and is a quick set once you do it. So my only complaint is that the bottom of the opening has NO ZIPPER! (go figure right?) so I bought some 2" velcro adhesive tape (again Walmart) and velco taped the bottom of the 'door' to the lip at the bottom floor. The very top has started to fade a little now... » Read More Yes, its pretty sturdy, has a solid zipper, and does a real good job keeping off the rain. I advise you to coat the outside and especially the seams with a water repellent spray (sold at Walmart and most camping/outdoor places).I have had it since last Nov and it folds up nice and compact, and is a quick set once you do it. So my only complaint is that the bottom of the opening has NO ZIPPER! (go figure right?) so I bought some 2" velcro adhesive tape (again Walmart) and velco taped the bottom of the 'door' to the lip at the bottom floor. The very top has started to fade a little now from sun. Hope this is helpful. « Show Less
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I feel that this is a great backpacking/stealth camping tent. The tent is water resistant, but not water proof. Most rain will just run down the side of the tent to the ground, but if there is any areas where it can pool, then that will seep in. It is best to use this with a tarp or under a good tree. The bugscreen entrance is great for star gazing, and the walls are shear enough that you can see things approaching from all around you in the moonlight. If you are over 6'4" i'd recommend the one from Texsport, its 6 inches longer and is both camo and more waterproof, but not as resilient as this one. I feel that this is a great backpacking/stealth camping tent. The tent is water resistant, but not water proof. Most rain will just run down the side of the tent to the ground, but if there is any areas where it can pool, then that will seep in. It is best to use this with a tarp or under a good tree. The bugscreen entrance is great for star gazing, and the walls are shear enough that you can see things approaching from all around you in the moonlight. If you are over 6'4" i'd recommend the one from Texsport, its 6 inches longer and is both camo and more waterproof, but not as... » Read More I feel that this is a great backpacking/stealth camping tent. The tent is water resistant, but not water proof. Most rain will just run down the side of the tent to the ground, but if there is any areas where it can pool, then that will seep in. It is best to use this with a tarp or under a good tree. The bugscreen entrance is great for star gazing, and the walls are shear enough that you can see things approaching from all around you in the moonlight. If you are over 6'4" i'd recommend the one from Texsport, its 6 inches longer and is both camo and more waterproof, but not as resilient as this one. « Show Less