Since the main gripe has to do with weatherproofing on this tent...is there a way to prep the rain fly to keep it dry inside?
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I have only used this tent twice and both times have been during torrential down pours. I have had absolutely NO problems with water inside the tent. Assembled correctly, the tent will withstand the elements.
1794205
We didn't have to do anything to the rain fly. Just make sure you get it on the tent correctly and the velcro straps secured on the tent poles.
1794206
I never had a problem with rain with this tent. If rain + strong winds, there's always a chance rain can fly side and underneath rain fly. No matter what tent you get, that will happen. But the rainfly fits on like a glove. You can apply Grangers water proof spray on the rainfly to reinforce the water proofing.
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Out of the bag, this tent is fairly decent with rain. We've owned the previous incarnation of this tent (16x10) since jan. 09, camp 3 to 4 times a year, and have had very little(if any) issue with leaks. I WILL say that the first time out, we sealed the interior seams of the rainfly and tent body. Later, we learned to periodically reseal the interior tent/rainfly seams and apply a spray silicone to the exposed portions of the tent body as well as the rainfly. Once you set up camp, assuming its not raining, these steps are pretty easy to knock out. It's a great tent, but even great tents require some maintenance. Enjoy!
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My husband bought a sealant and sprayed the seams of the tent, rain fly, and the far sides of the tent that are exposed. He sprayed it and let the tent set in our garage about 2-3 days to make sure it was good and dry. I think he said he spent like 8 dollars on the sealant and it comes in an aersol can, much like spray paint. Hope this helps.
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Out of the bag, this tent is fairly decent with rain. We've owned the previous incarnation of this tent (16x10) since jan. 09, camp 3 to 4 times a year, and have had very little(if any) issue with leaks. I WILL say that the first time out, we sealed the interior seams of the rainfly and tent body. Later, we learned to periodically reseal the interior tent/rainfly seams and apply a spray silicone to the exposed portions of the tent body as well as the rainfly. Once you set up camp, assuming its not raining, these steps are pretty easy to knock out. It's a great tent, but even great tents require some maintenance. Enjoy! Out of the bag, this tent is fairly decent with rain. We've owned the previous incarnation of this tent (16x10) since jan. 09, camp 3 to 4 times a year, and have had very little(if any) issue with leaks. I WILL say that the first time out, we sealed the interior seams of the rainfly and tent body. Later, we learned to periodically reseal the interior tent/rainfly seams and apply a spray silicone to the exposed portions of the tent body as well as the rainfly. Once you set up camp, assuming its not raining, these steps are pretty easy to knock out. It's a great tent, but even great tents... » Read More Out of the bag, this tent is fairly decent with rain. We've owned the previous incarnation of this tent (16x10) since jan. 09, camp 3 to 4 times a year, and have had very little(if any) issue with leaks. I WILL say that the first time out, we sealed the interior seams of the rainfly and tent body. Later, we learned to periodically reseal the interior tent/rainfly seams and apply a spray silicone to the exposed portions of the tent body as well as the rainfly. Once you set up camp, assuming its not raining, these steps are pretty easy to knock out. It's a great tent, but even great tents require some maintenance. Enjoy! « Show Less
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if a tent requires YOU to seal it because the manufacturer can't stay away from it. I had to return my Coleman tent it was so bad.I bought tent that comes sealed which of course is why you even buy a tent
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That's a good question - I don't use a tarp because the tent itself has a tarp like bottom that goes up a few inches around the edges (you can see the dark color in the photo). I took it camping last Labor Day weekend and it rained a lot and we did not have a problem with water getting in - and the rain fly beaded up just the way it should! I love this tent!
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I treated 1/2 of my tent, on the inside seams, with Aquaseal Seam Sealer. A bit more expensive, but I've had nothing but positive experiences with it in the past as opposed to other sealants. I set the tent up, sealed 1/2 of the seams and let it dry overnight. I put it up during 3 days of rain and none of the seams leaked, the sealed or not sealed. So, I'm not planning to seal the remaining seams unless something starts leaking.I did end up adding my own fly to one of the doors, since the bottom of the doors do pool and hold water, especially if they're not set up super tight.
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I would say just custom cut your own out of some heavy duty plastic. Just remember not to have any of it sticking out beyond the edge of the tent or if it does rain it will collect on whatever is sticking out and go right under the tent.
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nope : it'll be just 5f higher that the outside temp with 2 people and no fly .. I've used this in all climates ..its a great tent..Used in in high 60's with the fly (it was promising rain) and no problems.. Go for It :-)
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It's all mesh except the doors. I don't know if I would use it without the rain fly on it, but it would be great on a clear and starry night! You would defiantly want to keep the rainfly doors rolled up in the summer to get some ventilation. I've used it in teen degree temperatures and it was livable. It's certainly a sturdy tent in the wind. And snow/rain tight. Recommended.
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Hi tiffany,No rain fly but reasonably water resistant. I'd still say treat it with a sealant beforehand but I took it out in a November rainstorm and it was fine without.
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You must seal the seams. The tent instructions even recommend this. The tent fabric is treated with silicone, the seams are not. The rain comes in through the stitching on the seams. Use a silicone spray, generously over ALL seams, inside and out. I seal the seams on all of my tents every year; I own 5 tents.
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Patricia,there is full rain fly for light to moderate rains; i wouldn't use the tent during extreme downpours without additional protection.Irina
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Its got sum waterproofing on it ,you can tell bcuz wen i was camping w/this particular tent u could see the raindrops run off a lil bit ,but there is so much stitching in my opinion that there wasnt enuff coating of water proof .if i were u i would jus buy the canvas type teepees bcuz i actually been in one and it stays completely dry,but u hav2 hav a fire going for it to stay that way when it is raining .
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Yes, but it will not be much help unless it is only a light sprinkle. The rain fly is the tiny orange piece you can see on the picture at the very top of the tent. We have never used the tent in rain, but I doubt it would hold up well.
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The best I can say is how adept you are to tent pitching. The first step is to stretch it out on the ground, then push in the 4 outside corner stakes in the ground. The toughest part is sliding the upright shock chord poles through the sleeves, you have to do 4 of them. Once that is done, it pops right up...then, after adjusting for the front door tension, push all the remaining stakes into the ground. You now have the tent body up. The rain fly is stupid easy to put on. I can get the whole thing pitched from start to finish in under 20 minutes.
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Coleman said tent didn't need rain fly. On our first camping trip, it rained lightly so we couldn't tell tent need rain fly or not.
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I've only ever used this indoors, but the material seems to be a much thicker tent type cloth. I would think it would be somewhat weatherproof but couldn't say with any certainty.
1512564
Hello John, I believe that the rain fly is an excellent addition. While the tent top is not mesh and it is water-proof, you need all of the windows closed to keep the rain from coming in. However, with the rain fly, you can still have the top of the windows open and not have any rain come in. I prefer this as it allows you to maintain some air flow. I have used mine in some very heavy down pours and did not have any rain come in. I believe that this is an excellent tent with the rain fly.
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The basic tent beneath the rain fly is a typical two pole dome tent that could stand on it's own, but the top section is see-through mesh so you wouldn't have any kind of 'privacy' without the rain fly. You may be able to pseudo-attach the fly without staking out the guy lines, but the vestibule (and thus the only entry) would not be properly formed and would likely be a pain to deal with.
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I have the same answer--it not only looks waterproof, it is waterproof. Someone I know has use this tent during craft shows in the rain.