Is the top layer material like tarp that 'sheds'?
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We have had very winding days and hot an dry looks just like it did the day we got it
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The material is like heavy duty tarp. We've had our's out, over a year, and have had no shredding or obvious problems.
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I will not recomend this padding...very cheap. The original lasted a lot longer
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No, the roof is made out of a thatch like material & the wood is really thin.
350744
No. The bottom is a durable plastic or turf type material. It's the same material that the tent is made from.
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Used the tarp several times, a few times in some strong storms and no sign of damage. The tarp is made out of nylon with other syntheic reinforcements. Tie downs are made out of metal.
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Not much difference. Except that it is probably a little smoother than a tarp. We were not please with this for the price we paid.
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No , the the material is like thinner umbrella fabric, that is not water proof. I got caught a few times in the rain and the water accumulates towards the bottom of the roof on all 4 sides and leaks through the material. I gave my tent away after probably 5,6 uses in 2 months, after one of the frame parts broke on the top structure. It literally broke, not detached, or screw came out. If you're looking for a more durable frame for that price, get a QuickShade, I had that one too, it's better quality and lasted a long time. Or save a little more and buy a Caravan or EZUP
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It's normal tarp material - pretty thin, not super sturdy. That being said, I've gone on 4 or 5 camping trips with this tent, and there are no holes or anything in the tent floor. It's held up quite well, and it's water proof. I will say that my tent pole string snapped before my last trip, so that was kind of a bummer. It could still get the tent up, but it was a little more challenging.
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It is somewhat. I use it for my Doxie when it rains. She hates to go out then. But the umbrella fabric isn't really (at all) very thick. I wouldn't leave it up very much.
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yes, like a vinyl tarp material. great place to leave your shoes, etc. kids love it and so do I!
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It's is more of a soft microfiber material. It's isn't microfiber, but that is the best way to describe it. I am sure if you drug it through burs you would pick some up, but it's not like fleece where anything and everything sticks to it
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No, mine has never shed. And I have used it almost daily during the winter.
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I think it's vinyl, but it's very, very thin. Don't expect it to last more than one season, if that. We're going with a tarp and rope this year.
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No it's all soft material. The top has a zipper. I have twins and this diaper bag is just large enough to fit what we need for short outings.
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I second what Chief says 100%. I put 2 coats of silicone on mine, 2 coats of seam sealer and I'm looking for a tarp. Nice tent but they didn't finish the job.
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More like a tarp. Not mesh. This is the second one I purchased. First one lasted through 3 winters.
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It has a tarp floor. I actually used it on top of a cot on a mission trip. The flap is on the side and zips all the way around the opening giving good access to get in and out. I did not use the weather tarp as I was sleeping inside a building - just used it as protection against mosquitoes and other bugs in Haiti and Africa.
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I'm not sure what the actual material is but it feels far more resilient than the cover that came with my Blue Rhino pit (that only lasted two seasons before falling apart). It feels slightly less resilient than vinyl tarp material but far thicker and better sewn seams than the flimsy cover that came with the pit. I haven't tested it through what passes for winter in California but it feels and looks like it will hold up fairly well.