How does this fair as aa shelter in tropical weather? (Bugs + rain&amp;wetness)
59958
I haven't used it in tropical weather but I have in snow and light rain. As long as there isn't any holes it will keep you dry. It doesn't zip closed around your head. Instead it overlaps and has velcro. There is a chance for a few bugs getting in but not many.
1972842
It is great in the rain. You will just need to monitor the wind situation as with any awning. In hindsight I wish I would have got the 8'x12'.
1433771
We've owned our for a few months now... never has rain come through the fabric... it beads-up and rolls down. I've not had it open in a really heavy rain because of the accompanying winds that come with it. Also, I've noted that a slightly steeper angle would be better for ours. Closer to flat can result in a little bit of pooling which I think ultimately would cause some dripping. But, for the price it has very much exceeded my expectations.
2257191
I always use a tarp on the floor INSIDE the tent to make sure my stuff stays dry. Rain collects in a puddle on the provided rain fly, just above the door, and that puddle from the rain fly can pour off into the doorway when entering or exiting during rain. I think it performs well during rain, even with the door situation.
2170087
The flaps are on the inside with a sewn seam at the bottom, zippers all around the rest. I am not sure how well this would do in a rain storm, the best thing would be to just throw a tarp over the whole thing. I use me indoors as my bed, has worked great in my warehouse now for the last 6 months.
601442
Mostly. It's not the highest end of tents I found, but would greatly recommend it for the price. I found I was not rained on after camping in light rain, but did find that the surface of the tent fabric was very moist on the interior. Feel free to ask if you have any other questions.
592428
Desert Rat is right, one the length, I live in the rain forest and these shelters have held up to some pretty rough weather not to mention constant rain. Good product.
171898
I don't know how it would hold up in heavy rain, but it's great shelter for mild/moderate rain. I live in Oregon, and mostly use it for a sun shade, but have also spent time out while raining.
1395019
As others have said moving your furniture to the middle is good practice cause rain will come through the sides. There are spots where bugs could come through where the roof poles connect to the sides but it doesn't seem do be a problem yet and we live in minnesota.
1331322
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!
1843204
I've been in light rain and severe humidity. Many times, I've set it down on wet sand or dirt. I've never had my stuff on the inside get wet. I don't think it is built to be waterproof, so I wouldn't take it in extreme rain. But for anything less than a downpour, you'll be fine.
2163245
Hello, I purchased the tent for our daughter with autism. Works great for that but I don't know about the rain. Sorry.
1822898
I have not had a problem with rain. I do keep them closed during the summer since the humidity would be much higher outside than in the crawl space.
2042251
I was camping last month. Lows down into the low 30s. Had the vents and fly shut down tight and was very warm. I haven't been in the tent during a wind storm yet but have had 3/4 inch of rain in an hour and not a drop got in. I love this tent.
5933
I purchased one of these tents about two years ago. No rain fly. I did go through the trouble of sealing the seams and sprayed it with sealer. I have had it out in several rain storms some with high winds and have never had a problem with it leaking. There are a couple things you need to make sure of. First there are vents on the top of the tent to allow it to breath. Normally you leave these open all the time but if it is windy during a rain storm you may have to close those depending on the direction of the wind. Another thing is in the bottom corner of door there is a flap that is supposed to shed water to the outside of the tent. You need to make sure it is on the outside of the tent. If it gets inside water running down the outside of the tent will come in down by the floor. Finally when you put it up, make sure you pull the legs outwards and stake them so that the tent is taught. Some of the scouts in our troop just stand them up and don't stake them leaving the tent saging in areas and that can cause water to come in. Like I said I have had my tent 2 years and have been through several rain storms with no water problems...
1511432
We have used ours in a few rain storms, and everything has remained dry. Because there is nothing on the ground, there does get to be some moisture from that - but the tent itself keeps out water very well.
240166
I was concerned about that myself when we purchased the shelter. We live on top of a mountain in the country and have had wind gust up to 50-60 mph this winter. We have had absolutely no problems with it. I did put it by a row of trees to help protect it and staked it down with additional re-bar and clamps. the canopy and structure have held up well.