How Well does this tent seal around the vehicle relative to keeping bugs out?
1830795
I live in Florida where the bugs are BAD...and I don't recall having any issues with bugs. I have slept in the back of my Jeep with my infant to now 4 year old son and never saw a bug in the Jeep.
1830796
The tent has elastic and straps in the end that goes over the vehicle, which do a good job of sealing against the elements. Our first use was in rain that turned to hail and nothing got inside. It also seals above the car exhaust, so no worries there. A good dose of repellant around the end of the flap certainly wouldn't hurt. I've used mine several times and didn't notice any bug invasions.
1830797
I sent this tent back after one use! One stake broke during the test set up at home, another two broke the first night out in the wind. The tent collapsed completely. As for the seal, it did not seal well against my hatchback. It depends on the shape of the vehicle. If you have any rain gutters or indentations around the area, rainwater will run into your tent and it will be open to bugs. In my opinion: you get what you pay for here, and this is a cheap tent...
1830798
It seals well across the top and sides of my capped pickup truck. And it seals well across the bottom when I run it right beneath the open tailgate. Before that, I was running it underneath the whole chassis, which leaves a big hole. (doh!)
1707919
I would say that the bag is not designed to be sealable against those type of pests. I believe it will do a good job of keeping passive dust out, but against a determined bug, no I think is will not do the job.
535959
Tammy, My Shelter Logic Car cover is still in the box so I'm not sure bu I am guessing that it is at least water resistant and hopefully somewhat waterproof.I'm going to use it for desert camping. Wish I could be of more help. Cheers, Tom
1177404
We used a tarp draped over the top at night. A few bugs got in but it was better than nothing.
1260037
The tent is stitched together it is recommended to seal the seams to prevent water seepage which is not done by the manufacturer
1338562
I purchased a can of seal from a discount store like Wal-mart to treat the seams to guarantee it and we have had no issues. The kids put this tent in the front yard and when we go camping and there have been no leaks yet.
1543314
It should keep away most small flies and bugs. There are no holes in the tent other then the entryway and I believe it zips up.
718097
There is a full mesh screen door. The door has a double layer (solid and mesh) so you can either unzip it completely or just leave the screen door closed. The sides have a lot of mesh too but no solid cover except for the rain fly outside the tent. I slept out in about 40-degree weather, though, and it wasn't as bad as I had expected.
305736
I think its for water drainage or just extra ventilation. I have been in the tent at night on the deck and havent had any issues with bugs.
1672282
It appears to have a decent seal on it, I don't notice any bugs getting into the light. We love the fan, gives the patio a real nice touch.
400206
No, but any open gap can let in flying insects. My guess is only a perfectly sealed camper could keep out flying insects.
143974
No! I seam sealed tent, and use a rain fly from a 7x7' tent. Rained most every day for 14 days in Hawaii.Rain still came in thru door zipper. and floor seams. Not a lot of leakage, but still leaked. Wiped up with paper towel. Tent is not a quality rain resistant design. For the price improvise or buy Coleman 7x5' tent. Heavier, much better build. Ozark Trail 6x5' is lighter,better build with no rear window, weaker fragile poles.
687800
I've used this tent in rain, sleet, hail and snow. Leaking has never been a problem.
1245022
The screen fabirc is good, I don't know holes per inch but I would say that it has kept me comfortable in grassy fields (I haven't used it in woods). There are gaps however where the door zips into the floor of the tent so if there were many bugs and they were real hungry they could get in -- I just sprayed some Neem oil around the openings when I used it.This is a large and easy to put up screen tent. I love the design and I have broken (weather or poor manufacturing) EZ-ups and many other screen houses. Although I love this, it doesn't seem that sturdy: Fiberglass poles can split and the fabric isn't the toughest -- but it has survived into its second year of dog shows with me.i d The screen fabirc is good, I don't know holes per inch but I would say that it has kept me comfortable in grassy fields (I haven't used it in woods). There are gaps however where the door zips into the floor of the tent so if there were many bugs and they were real hungry they could get in -- I just sprayed some Neem oil around the openings when I used it.This is a large and easy to put up screen tent. I love the design and I have broken (weather or poor manufacturing) EZ-ups and many other screen houses. Although I love this, it doesn't seem that sturdy: Fiberglass poles can... » Read More The screen fabirc is good, I don't know holes per inch but I would say that it has kept me comfortable in grassy fields (I haven't used it in woods). There are gaps however where the door zips into the floor of the tent so if there were many bugs and they were real hungry they could get in -- I just sprayed some Neem oil around the openings when I used it.This is a large and easy to put up screen tent. I love the design and I have broken (weather or poor manufacturing) EZ-ups and many other screen houses. Although I love this, it doesn't seem that sturdy: Fiberglass poles can split and the fabric isn't the toughest -- but it has survived into its second year of dog shows with me.i d « Show Less
1198107
There is netting that is on all four sides. If it is warm you can roll up the separate cover or just crack the bottom. There are two separate zippers per window/opening and netting. I experienced no bugs in side the tent. Hope this helps.
343404
All room walls and the 'front door' have cover flaps that zip closed from the inside for full privacy. We haven't been in extreme weather but it's a really great tent for the price, should do well in reasonable rain/wind. I always make it a practice to take along a couple tarps (one under the tent) duct tape and extra tent pegs. Btw IRecommend investing in 10 or more strong (metal) tent pegs and a hammer or hatchet. The ones that come with the tent are cheap, break easy. The 'patio' is great, we had a small fold up table & 3 coolers in there with room to spare.
2235799
We just returned from another camping trip with the "Clam". As previous comments that were made, as long as you close the zippered door behind you each time, the bugs should be minimal. There is a flap at the bottom of each panel, including the door, that helps to keep bugs out as well. We are thrilled with the ease of set up! Also, we ordered the wind/privacy panels...they work very well. The mesh screening seems very sturdy and is fine enough to keep bugs out.