what to do with a leaky tent I love the Eureka Solitaire's size, shape and design. BUT IT LEAKED. It was ok in a light rain, but it stormed heavily for three nights of my backpacking trip, and I was curled up in the top half of my leaky tent, with my pan and a rag collecting the drips at the bottom. So miserable. There are no seams; the water was coming right in through the fabric of the rainfly, no matter how you stretched the fabric to avoid puddles. Is there any way to waterproof the rainfly? what to do with a leaky tent I love the Eureka Solitaire's size, shape and design. BUT IT LEAKED. It was ok in a light rain, but it stormed heavily for three nights of my backpacking trip, and... » Read More what to do with a leaky tent I love the Eureka Solitaire's size, shape and design. BUT IT LEAKED. It was ok in a light rain, but it stormed heavily for three nights of my backpacking trip, and I was curled up in the top half of my leaky tent, with my pan and a rag collecting the drips at the bottom. So miserable. There are no seams; the water was coming right in through the fabric of the rainfly, no matter how you stretched the fabric to avoid puddles. Is there any way to waterproof the rainfly? « Show Less
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No leaking for me either. I always carry a tarp just in case though, and there are several ways to manipulate it to help keep back the rain, especially if you carry trekking poles too. A coat or to of the Scotchguard will help a lot, just like bruce said.
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I have not had that problem but I can't say I have been through a heavy rain with this tent.Right through the fabric I would try to take it back but I wonder if something spilled on it that damaged it? I spilled hand sanitizer on a pair of rain gear and it effected it's performance.Other than that like poster said try scotchguard.
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It hasn't leaked on me and I have used it for years under virtually all conditions. If I ever got wet it was either from condensation dripping off of the fly through the screen or trying to get in and out of the Solitaire in the rain.You can spray the fabric of the rainfly with "Scotchguard" water repellant. If that is not sufficient I think you could probably use the seam sealer liquid to coat the fabric.
1076878
we use the tent once for a birthday party. there was a light shower and every seam on the top of the tent leaked. for a tent that says water proof we didn't appreciate that. as far as we're concerned, THIS TENT IS NOT WORTH OUR TIME OR MONEY
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YES I bought one in spring of 2014 and reading carefully was able to get the appropriate 10x14 (not the 8x14) and it fits very well. I used it multiple times during the summer at the beach through some hellish thunderstorms and no leaks except a tiny bit at the bottom at the doors at the zipper. I did take the time to put water proofing on the rainfly before using it and I am sure that helped. I LOVE this tent, I am a 58 year old female, not in great shape and can and have set it up by myself many times. It is a little bit of a struggle alone, I've had to redo stakes a few times as I keep walking around and adjusting the sides. Easier to take down :) Hope this helps someone. YES I bought one in spring of 2014 and reading carefully was able to get the appropriate 10x14 (not the 8x14) and it fits very well. I used it multiple times during the summer at the beach through some hellish thunderstorms and no leaks except a tiny bit at the bottom at the doors at the zipper. I did take the time to put water proofing on the rainfly before using it and I am sure that helped. I LOVE this tent, I am a 58 year old female, not in great shape and can and have set it up by myself many times. It is a little bit of a struggle alone, I've had to redo stakes a few times as I keep... » Read More YES I bought one in spring of 2014 and reading carefully was able to get the appropriate 10x14 (not the 8x14) and it fits very well. I used it multiple times during the summer at the beach through some hellish thunderstorms and no leaks except a tiny bit at the bottom at the doors at the zipper. I did take the time to put water proofing on the rainfly before using it and I am sure that helped. I LOVE this tent, I am a 58 year old female, not in great shape and can and have set it up by myself many times. It is a little bit of a struggle alone, I've had to redo stakes a few times as I keep walking around and adjusting the sides. Easier to take down :) Hope this helps someone. « Show Less
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The screened vestibule is approximately 6' wide x 4' deep. Be aware that the footprint of the tent's cabin is a hexagon shape, rather than square or rectangular. I purchased a Eureka large hexagon footprint tarp for $15, which worked very well. I do suggest seam sealing this tent prior to use. I purchased this tent in July and used it for two separate week long trips in the Adirondacks and Lake Carmi, VT. It rained, heavily, for the first to nights in VT. The tent leaked slightly in spot, however, I was lazy and did not seam seal it prior to the trip ( I thought I could get away with waterproofing spray only). Overall, it's a great tent for the money! The screened vestibule is approximately 6' wide x 4' deep. Be aware that the footprint of the tent's cabin is a hexagon shape, rather than square or rectangular. I purchased a Eureka large hexagon footprint tarp for $15, which worked very well. I do suggest seam sealing this tent prior to use. I purchased this tent in July and used it for two separate week long trips in the Adirondacks and Lake Carmi, VT. It rained, heavily, for the first to nights in VT. The tent leaked slightly in spot, however, I was lazy and did not seam seal it prior to the trip ( I thought I could get away with... » Read More The screened vestibule is approximately 6' wide x 4' deep. Be aware that the footprint of the tent's cabin is a hexagon shape, rather than square or rectangular. I purchased a Eureka large hexagon footprint tarp for $15, which worked very well. I do suggest seam sealing this tent prior to use. I purchased this tent in July and used it for two separate week long trips in the Adirondacks and Lake Carmi, VT. It rained, heavily, for the first to nights in VT. The tent leaked slightly in spot, however, I was lazy and did not seam seal it prior to the trip ( I thought I could get away with waterproofing spray only). Overall, it's a great tent for the money! « Show Less
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Yes, it does leak! and just after few times using it leaks all over. I am not satisfied with the material, because its quite rough and when you fold it, it breaks.
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The tent has plenty of screens and a roof vent that works well. I would not try to sleep in it with the vent not open all of the way or it will be stuffy. I found that with the roof vent open and the screens partially open it does fine in both summer and winter. The tent handles the rain without any leaks and is a breeze to setup even by yourself. I recommend putting a tarp underneath it to protect the floor from anything that might puncture it. The tent handles the wind really well and makes camping enjoyable by not having to fight with poles coming apart. Best tent for your money in my opinion! The tent has plenty of screens and a roof vent that works well. I would not try to sleep in it with the vent not open all of the way or it will be stuffy. I found that with the roof vent open and the screens partially open it does fine in both summer and winter. The tent handles the rain without any leaks and is a breeze to setup even by yourself. I recommend putting a tarp underneath it to protect the floor from anything that might puncture it. The tent handles the wind really well and makes camping enjoyable by not having to fight with poles coming apart. Best tent for your money in my... » Read More The tent has plenty of screens and a roof vent that works well. I would not try to sleep in it with the vent not open all of the way or it will be stuffy. I found that with the roof vent open and the screens partially open it does fine in both summer and winter. The tent handles the rain without any leaks and is a breeze to setup even by yourself. I recommend putting a tarp underneath it to protect the floor from anything that might puncture it. The tent handles the wind really well and makes camping enjoyable by not having to fight with poles coming apart. Best tent for your money in my opinion! « Show Less
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Out of the bag, this tent is fairly decent with rain. We've owned the previous incarnation of this tent (16x10) since jan. 09, camp 3 to 4 times a year, and have had very little(if any) issue with leaks. I WILL say that the first time out, we sealed the interior seams of the rainfly and tent body. Later, we learned to periodically reseal the interior tent/rainfly seams and apply a spray silicone to the exposed portions of the tent body as well as the rainfly. Once you set up camp, assuming its not raining, these steps are pretty easy to knock out. It's a great tent, but even great tents require some maintenance. Enjoy! Out of the bag, this tent is fairly decent with rain. We've owned the previous incarnation of this tent (16x10) since jan. 09, camp 3 to 4 times a year, and have had very little(if any) issue with leaks. I WILL say that the first time out, we sealed the interior seams of the rainfly and tent body. Later, we learned to periodically reseal the interior tent/rainfly seams and apply a spray silicone to the exposed portions of the tent body as well as the rainfly. Once you set up camp, assuming its not raining, these steps are pretty easy to knock out. It's a great tent, but even great tents... » Read More Out of the bag, this tent is fairly decent with rain. We've owned the previous incarnation of this tent (16x10) since jan. 09, camp 3 to 4 times a year, and have had very little(if any) issue with leaks. I WILL say that the first time out, we sealed the interior seams of the rainfly and tent body. Later, we learned to periodically reseal the interior tent/rainfly seams and apply a spray silicone to the exposed portions of the tent body as well as the rainfly. Once you set up camp, assuming its not raining, these steps are pretty easy to knock out. It's a great tent, but even great tents require some maintenance. Enjoy! « Show Less
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We have used it for camping and have not had a leakage problem. I try not to transport it very far full of waste, however, just in case. I also transport it inside a big garbage bag just as an extra precaution. We have been happy with it for use with a big family in primitive camping locations. It cleans up very easily and is easy to empty.
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we put a huge tarp under it in the bedroom we used. Caution if it springs a leak the tarp may not hold it all. We have not had any trouble with ours. We used a hose from the bathroom to fill it. When we emptied it we ran a hose out the window and siphoned it. We since have gotten a submersible pump to do this.
1450096
It leaked on us. It was useable but probably needed the seams sealed. It went through some major storms in the southeast. It is an inexpensive tent, so you get what you pay for.
351051
I did use it once when it was raining and the water did not leak through. Hope this helps.
687802
Used it once in the rain and there were no leaks. The only problem that I have had is that the poles break super easy. I've had to replace both poles already and only used the tent four times.
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Its got sum waterproofing on it ,you can tell bcuz wen i was camping w/this particular tent u could see the raindrops run off a lil bit ,but there is so much stitching in my opinion that there wasnt enuff coating of water proof .if i were u i would jus buy the canvas type teepees bcuz i actually been in one and it stays completely dry,but u hav2 hav a fire going for it to stay that way when it is raining .
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My shed resides NM so it likely sees less rain then imaginable. However after the 2-3 rain events we've had since I put it up about 1.5 years ago not a drop made it inside. That being said, it has a 2 piece roof (the front half slides over the back half) which would be the only possible leaking point and I think that would only become an issue if it was installed on an uneven surface. Mines water tight!
270017
We used a tarp over the top just to be safe. No leaks from the bottom or via the windows. Our tarp only covered 2 sides/windows completely. The other 2 sides were covered half way down the tent. Still no leaks and it did rain cats and dogs!
1405403
That's a good question - I don't use a tarp because the tent itself has a tarp like bottom that goes up a few inches around the edges (you can see the dark color in the photo). I took it camping last Labor Day weekend and it rained a lot and we did not have a problem with water getting in - and the rain fly beaded up just the way it should! I love this tent!
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I haven't had any issues with leaking yet, either.Used it twice, rained a bit each time. Biggest disadvantage is that pole in the middle, but it's also an easy way to set it up...just limits the sleeping room to around the edges.