Has it been used in heavy rain ? I plan to go bike camping in the Rockies in late August
596866
Yes. It has been used in fairly heavy rain and snow. As long as the rain fly is used it holds up well.
596867
I have used it in heavy wind, it did great. I was using it in Tennessee, we had rain for 12 hours straight, it did not leak unless you touched it which is what happens in any tent, where you touch it will leak. It does great
1426110
Well I have never used it in HEAVY RAIN, but I would think if I had used it, it would work just fine.
1171270
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.
1355218
I used mine in a pouring rainstorm about a year ago and it did really well. There were only a few small drops of water along one edge; none of my belongings got soaked. I was satisfied with it. I was with a lot of people and many of their tents didn't fair nearly as well.
1937372
I've not ridden with them in the rain to speak of, but when I've cleaned the bike water retention was not an issue. They are denser than a sponge and not absorbent.
1532627
Only used mine for a couple of weeks as it was replaced by a shed. It did rain during that time and my belief is that is water resistant but not entirely waterproof.
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".
119095
Not water resistant at all if it's left outside. Perhaps can withstand a light rain moving from one place to another but that's it. I think you could help it a little with water proofer like what you use on tents, shoes, etc but that's just for a light protection.
1928863
Ive ridden with it a few times in the rain without problems. Other then that i dont know, i wouldnt go swimming with it :).
270016
I used it in the rain without the rain fly with no problem. Was it a downpour? No. Just some typical NE weather in the Summer, and I was bone dry in there
2177731
It has a large profile and seemed fine in gusts in the teens (it really doesnt get to windy in norcal during the summer). As for heavy rain i would not expect to stay dry in this tent....even with the fly. Its just not built for expedition, its built for camping trips in a campground.
924037
Hi, I've ridden through a light drizzle a number of times. No issues thus far. Hope it helps
2066994
It doesn't seem to be totally waterproof. We use it indoors and as a dust cover outside. Fits the touring bike real well.
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.
226769
I don't intentionally ride in the rain but I have been caught in it. Since it does have stitching, I would guess it has a little water resistance.
143975
Does not work well in rain. I even sprayed with waterproofing and it leaked. The rain came through the sides of the tent, through the seams and even through the rain fly. Do not use in rain. It was really bad in heavy rain, but still leaked a bit in light rain.
2101937
I have not had mine out where it can get a ton of rain so it's been fine, but I'm sure it's probably not waterproof. It's a very simple design, plastic back has a lip that pulls away from the rock, revealing the compartment.