How waterproof is this thing? If it suddenly started torrential rain would you be dry inside? Also, is the top sec ion and the bottom section connected, for instance is there a gap or is it one piece? can bugs crawl in the seam if there is one?
828503
The tent is one piece. It is likely more water proof than an ultra lite tent that cost 10 times as much. The mosquito net zips shut completely so there is no way for bugs to enter once closed.
145178
My opinion is it isnt good for outdoor use. I have just happened to have the bed outside for the last week thinking I would use it as such since he no longer needs it in my office. It's also happened to rain everyday this week unexpectedly (before I have time to pull it in). It's not waterproof and takes in a bunch of water. It does end up drying by the next "day'ish", but that's also because it's been hot during the day. I also notice it attracts bugs on the underside when it's been raining.
81039
Both the top piece and the bottom piece are sewn shut, no openings until you unzip both zippers. i carry my scrapbook material in this tote and have never had any issues. i have carried it short distances in the rain or snow and have never had a problem. you could probably put water resistant spray on the outside to help be waterproof if you needed to. For actual liquid flowing, i cannot answer that, i have never spilled liquid on the tote or put liquid in the tote.
2257193
Well, I just lived in it for a week up in the Nicolet National Forest here in Wisconsin. It rained 5 or 6 different times during the week and we didn't get any water inside. The year before was different in that we had a huge thunderstorm and 50+ mph winds. I did get a little water inside then because I had put one of the stakes for the rain fly in some soft ground. That combined with the wind caused it to let go and some water got in.No big deal. I think under normal conditions you would not need another rainfly.
224642
I would say it'd be ok in the rain. But I don't know about full submersion. It is a two piece unit, meaning that the front piece is screwed onto the back leaving a seam that runs the parameter of the unit. It fits tightly, but no indication whether that seam is water resistant or not.
801769
If I'm not mistaken, I believe I did read that somewhere that it is but I cannot find the documentation I had with it. However, I believe it would be waterproof in a light rain. I do not believe it would be water proof in a heavy rain. It also does not have a floor in it so when the ground around it gets wet, that would eventually seep into the "dry" ground area under the "tent".
536047
To be honest, I haven't tested it in the rain. I would hazard a guess and say that it will not be very waterproof. Certainly in the case of the upper compartment. Perhaps the inner area might remain dry in a light drizzle but in a downpour I would think not. As far as I can tell there is no rubber coating on the inner lining and thus in my opinion, this may not provide the protection that you need. I will be using plastic bags to protect my electronics. Having said that, I really like this bag. Hope that this helps.
882903
Well as long as you dont take it swimming with you, it can take heavy rain or a full glass of water or any other liguid spilling on it. Both these thing have happened to me. Nothing gets inside cuz ur laptop is safe being a double protected seam. Have a look at some of the you tube videos about this product. Shud throw some more light on it.
1511431
The inner walls of my canopy were dripping from condensation when I got back to my tent in the morning. Some of the books I had in the tent got warped from the water. It had not rained. I definitely wouldn't leave anything super important in the tent overnight if I thought it was going to rain.
1670880
Yea Vlad, that happens with almost all tents that don't have a "all covering" rain fly. Something to consider, just use a regular ol' light weight tarp for situations that you might incur rain. Works perfect. I thought that adding spray on water proofing would work to resolve that issue, but has limited efficacy.
1395020
Of course the roof is waterproof until a stick or something pokes a hole in it. Then there are patches you can use. I never had any problems with bugs getting into the screen room other than those I let in when I opened the door.....
273579
We got to test out it's waterproof ability this year, when it poured so hard that we made trenches to send the water away from the tent and site. Two torrential storms went through that brought a lot of rain and wind. The water had risen to 3 inches up the side of the tent, but did not get inside at all. One thing we do find is that there will be condensation which ends up underneath the inflatable pads under the sleeping bags. This comes from sweating overnight, not from rain getting inside. We just open it up during the day to let it air out. You're not going to want to do that in the rain so it'll be difficult to get rid of the condensation, which there will be more of if you go into the tent wet. You definitely want a layer under your sleeping bag especially if you are going to be in those conditions for that amount of time.
2106429
My son has used his for his PE Locker which although shaded by the building overhang, is basically outdoors. It has been fine for the past 6 months. It is worth noting that we live in San Diego so rain is minimal - good luck.
1450097
It rained a lot when we went camping in it, we stayed dry. Even the seams! The only thing that I can say was it did get condensation on the inside. We were warmer inside the tent then it was outside but I was very very happy with this tent!
1024194
It is pretty water tight. WE have had only one rain since I installed them a couple of months ago. The three wall panels click together and are secured by the roof and base. I don't have the hand strength I used to have and felt I did not press the walls together completely and did not hear a click sound. I did get them pressed together sufficiently for the roof and base to fit securely. I think the units are well made and Amazon's price with free shipping is good value. I recommend the units and would buy more.
59959
Bugs no so much, as for rain and wetness don't think you will find a better one for the cash. For the price I paid for this I should have ordered 3. Buy it.
1395016
Furniture in my screen house can get wet through the screens if the wind is blowing the rain sideways. The roof does not leak. The screen house is not bug proof but it is 99% better then not having the screen house. We love our screen house.