How does this fair as aa shelter in tropical weather? (Bugs + rain&wetness)
59957
I think bugs would be an issue beause of the lack of the ability to fully seal the bivy. That being said, if you did fully seal the bivy you would be too hot in a tropical environment. I have tried sleeping in a bivy sack with a built in bug screen while in Costa Rica and found it to be very hot causing too much perspiration which lead to a wet bed roll. If the heat was not going to be an issue but bugs were, you may want to look a bug bet shelter to sleep under.
59958
I haven't used it in tropical weather but I have in snow and light rain. As long as there isn't any holes it will keep you dry. It doesn't zip closed around your head. Instead it overlaps and has velcro. There is a chance for a few bugs getting in but not many.
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.
2170088
It does not keep rain out. You have to water proof it yourself with spray-on water proofer. It has two flaps. One for to keep bugs out and one for privacy.It is just not shown in this picture.
535962
Well - right now it is raining and the shelter is shedding rain with no problems. It is a fairly heavy duty tarp cover so I am guessing it will remain water resistant.
574379
I haven't had the tent out in the rain, but all the Coleman's I have had have effective rain flys. The front porch is covered by the rain fly, but if you were in a bad rainstorm or if there was a lot of wind, the front canopy would probably end up wet.
1916505
There is no rain fly. The tent is waterproof. It rained on us a couple of times and no leaks. We had trouble with getting the air tubes to keep the tent fully erect though. I think that next tent will be more traditional.
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.
2170087
The flaps are on the inside with a sewn seam at the bottom, zippers all around the rest. I am not sure how well this would do in a rain storm, the best thing would be to just throw a tarp over the whole thing. I use me indoors as my bed, has worked great in my warehouse now for the last 6 months.
5933
I purchased one of these tents about two years ago. No rain fly. I did go through the trouble of sealing the seams and sprayed it with sealer. I have had it out in several rain storms some with high winds and have never had a problem with it leaking. There are a couple things you need to make sure of. First there are vents on the top of the tent to allow it to breath. Normally you leave these open all the time but if it is windy during a rain storm you may have to close those depending on the direction of the wind. Another thing is in the bottom corner of door there is a flap that is supposed to shed water to the outside of the tent. You need to make sure it is on the outside of the tent. If it gets inside water running down the outside of the tent will come in down by the floor. Finally when you put it up, make sure you pull the legs outwards and stake them so that the tent is taught. Some of the scouts in our troop just stand them up and don't stake them leaving the tent saging in areas and that can cause water to come in. Like I said I have had my tent 2 years and have been through several rain storms with no water problems...
1672373
It's pretty much screen on all four corners. Don't count on this tent to keep you warm. It's more to keep the bugs out. I wouldn't use it in the rain or snow myself.
1289588
We use it as a rabbit house for two small rabbits, and it works very well. It's strong and secure, and the roof really protects them from the rain. We live in Oregon, so the rain is a huge concern for us.
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.
1395013
rain does not leak through at all. However if the wind is blowing and its raining I always pull the furniture away from the screened walls so things don't get wet. Yes bugs are kept out by the screening. We live in Minnesota and we have numerous bugs/mosquitoes etc and they don't come through the screening. We've had this screened house for years now and except for how dirty the trees above make it we have had zero issues with it. We do end up bleach?washing the roof every spring because of the dirt from leaves etc. Its been holding up very well.
592428
Desert Rat is right, one the length, I live in the rain forest and these shelters have held up to some pretty rough weather not to mention constant rain. Good product.
1576724
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 .
1790609
I purchased 2 of the tents, the tents themselves are waterproof.....with the rain fly....it just means you can open the screens on top without rain getting in.....I purchased both tents and rain fly.....I have gone thru some pretty rugged camp in....and I have not had any leak issues
219321
We used ours at the coast last year and it rained during the first day. It was a misty rain, nothing really hard but it was steady. Everything in side seemed fine. I would bet it couldn't handle a downpour for an extended period but most tents will eventually leak if it rains long enough. It should handle a summer rain.
2177289
It doesn't have an external rain fly.Also beware of using this tent in heavy winds. It will collapse.