would this be okay for use just for rain in the fall months? Also, how big of a deal would it be to move or drag while assembled for one person?
72672
Rain...No problem. We are going to double up the tarp before winter comes for helping w/ thickness.Moving it for ONE person...NO....impossible. (Unless the surface is paved, flat...well, I would still say NO)The structure is VERY sturdy. Even if you are a weightlifter, still no. LOL
72673
IMHO? rain could be ok but it does tend to hold water sometimes around the edges so if you're attentive to keep excess off... My park only allows these otherwise I'd go with something else. Rain, wind & snow can callapse them Easily if you don't take added measures. I live in snow country and had to go out every hour during a heavy storm last winter to clear the roof, those who did not had theirs collapse. It's relatively easy to tear down & rebuild, I don't know about moving it fully assembled. I tweeked the direction of mine a bit while setting it up & it tended to fall apart if I moved it too far from it's original set up. Frankly, if $ were not the issue I'd go elsewhere but I'm preparing for winter 2 with this. Hope that helped.
72674
With the sides attached, it is too big to drag, I think, even for two people. But it seems to be sturdy and stayed put throughout last Winter, Spring and Summer. But if you have only the canopy and not the sides, then two people could inch it along if you only had a small distance to go. Better would be four people, one at each corner. It IS as big as a single garage, after all. :)
72675
Yes to the rain. Not sure on dragging around. You would heed at least 4 people I think to have it work. Better with one per leg. Dragging with one or to no way.
72676
Good for straight-down rain, but any windblown rain would come into it from the side or end. This shelter is 20' long, so more than one person is needed to assemble it or to move it while assembled. Two persons could do the assembly, but we use the shelter for the church's yard sale, and four persons do the assembly. If we need to move it, one person on each corner can do it, but we've used as many as eight folks to pick up the shelter and move it. It's more than one person can do.
72677
It will keep rain off, not good in snow or wind. One person will not be able to easily drag or move while assembled.
1689389
Outdoors would work on a sunny, calm day. This house is made out of cardboard, so wind or rain would not be good. It is very light and portable. I am not sure about the folding...probably a big pain, but I think you could. do it.
871598
Floodwaters would seep in, but rain won't . You'd need good solid boxes that you could stack high enough to utilize the space. It was inexpensive and went together quickly and easily.
722770
With 2 people yes but it takes some time. I wouldn't want to do it every day. If you collapse it with the canopy on the frame to make it go faster you can tear it so I wouldn't do it. We leave ours up all summer and only lower it down to lowest position when a storm comes through.
828506
it is one chunk, bugs wont get in. torrential rain.. i wouldn't want to find out but for light rain i did stay dry. this tent is more as a emergency tent. just big enough for a full grown man with no extra room. it will keep you alive but not comfortably.
1674364
It's not all that heavy.. With two people you can easily pick it up and move.. Depending on strength of one person you could drag along floor
993049
The set up is not so much complicated as it is involved. If there is any wind at all, it will be frustrating. One person can set it up, I would recommend two, beginner or not.
409896
I think it would be tight. If it's not raining outside it would be okay. If it rains and you keep bumping the sides or top you will be wet. I do enjoy this tent. I have another light weight tent that costs 5 times more yet I use this one more often as it fits my pack better. I use a Eberlestock x2 pack for a 1 to 5 day pack and this just fits.
1934591
I wouldn't leave it outside all the time, but I think if you got caught in a rain it would be ok. I would dry it as soon as you could tho. The chair is metal base with a seat and back that's like a sturdy vinyl-canvas material. I think it's well made but should be stored inside when not in use. Would last longer.
1895677
Maybe....we are pushing our's with a very large round rain head. The rain head probably weighs a couple pounds. Sorry, not more definite but we are very careful not to touch the set-up as it's not as secure at the hinges as we'd like. I guess, I should also add that the hinges seem more secure the higher up you set the arm.....this movement does add stability. It is a beautiful arm and we've had countless compliments on it. Good luck.....can always return it ;)
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.
596623
I have not used it outside. Given the low price and free shipping, I'd give it a shot. You'd have to weight the legs or lay it down when not in use if you have wind. You MIGHT think about some silicone to squirt around the connections and beneath bolts as you tighten and then over them once it's done to prevent rain and splashes from getting in and rusting it right away. Also, it's light enough that you could pick it up and move it inside when not in use. Another thing, you could leave out the middle section and make it shorter for kids so they don't pull on a towel and pull it over. None of these things tested, just mentioning them as ideas. I have not used it outside. Given the low price and free shipping, I'd give it a shot. You'd have to weight the legs or lay it down when not in use if you have wind. You MIGHT think about some silicone to squirt around the connections and beneath bolts as you tighten and then over them once it's done to prevent rain and splashes from getting in and rusting it right away. Also, it's light enough that you could pick it up and move it inside when not in use. Another thing, you could leave out the middle section and make it shorter for kids so they don't pull on a towel and pull it over. None... » Read More I have not used it outside. Given the low price and free shipping, I'd give it a shot. You'd have to weight the legs or lay it down when not in use if you have wind. You MIGHT think about some silicone to squirt around the connections and beneath bolts as you tighten and then over them once it's done to prevent rain and splashes from getting in and rusting it right away. Also, it's light enough that you could pick it up and move it inside when not in use. Another thing, you could leave out the middle section and make it shorter for kids so they don't pull on a towel and pull it over. None of these things tested, just mentioning them as ideas. « Show Less
405777
It is well constructed. I dont believe occasional rain will hurt it. I would tilt it down a bit so it would not act like a catch all.
1407869
Patricia,there is full rain fly for light to moderate rains; i wouldn't use the tent during extreme downpours without additional protection.Irina
863179
It is a sun umbrella. It would do okay for a drizzle but not for a heavy rain. Also it clamps on a chair or lounge. You can't t carry it.
596622
I have not used it outside. Given the low price and free shipping, I'd give it a shot. You'd have to weight the legs or lay it down when not in use if you have wind. You MIGHT think about some silicone to squirt around the connections and beneath bolts as you tighten and then over them once it's done to prevent rain and splashes from getting in and rusting it right away. Also, it's light enough that you could pick it up and move it inside when not in use. Another thing, you could leave out the middle section and make it shorter for kids so they don't pull on a towel and pull it over. None of these things tested, just mentioning them as ideas.
1419296
I have the Hooligan 4-person and have used it during a heavy rain storm and it was fine. Wind gusts were probably 5-10 MPH