Is this product weather proof? Where I tend to camp there can be unexpected cloud bursts, and I hike a lot. I wouldn't want to have to babysit it.
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Hello McGee, Thank you for you interest in AspectSolar products. Our unit is not waterproof due to the external electrical connections. Please check back with us in the near future for new products that may be a better fit.
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No, NOT rain proof, Maybe a very light rain. sprinkle that is. This is a light duty shade product. I do love it though. The setup really does need two people. The clamps are amazing. VERy strong and well build. Pretty heavy too, most of the weight is the clamps.
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From my experience, this is the best option for backcountry camping. Though it won't keep your phone or device charged constantly if you use it heavily, it will allow you to use it sparingly. It does a great job of charging even in less than sunny conditions. Also it is about as durable as you can ask a solar charger to be.
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I used the camelback bladder for a backpacking trip into the Grand Canyon. It held up very well inside the internal pocket in the pack. I did not notice any moisture inside. The humidity in the Canyon was near zero. condensation could occur if the liquid was cold and the enviroment humid. Th Camelback Bladder after all is just a medium thickness plastic bag that would be vunerable to puncture. I wouldn't trust it with my unprotected electronics.
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I believe there was a caution on the bottle about using it when it was windy out... but I was drilling holes in stumps and roots under ground, injecting it into the holes, and then covering everything back up, so I wasn't worried about the weather. And I did it in the fall. I'm in Colorado, so extremely wet weather isn't much of a concern here.
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It's generally not safe to ride in the rain. So while I'm happy to respond - my experience is limited. I have been caught in the rain, with the light, and it worked perfectly. It's important to note that I was too aggressive with the rubber USB cover the second or third time I charged the light... and it popped off. My plan was to replace it - but I've been just too busy to get to that "C" list item. In spite of the exposed USB, the light re-charged flawlessly. This is a good value - several friends purchased the same light based on my experience and first hand observations. The charge lasts a long time and the unit is powerful, but not bulky. Good luck and be safe out there.
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Mine did not through 2 really bad storms. But, because of the design, I couldn't keep the windows open so I purchased the rainfly. Not only can I keep the windows open for ventilation, but I have greater peace of mind. I'm just used to having a rainfly. I've been camping for 40 years and began using Coleman roughly 30 years ago and have never had the desire or reason to purchase anything else. My entire family uses Coleman tents
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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
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I have used it camping this year set up on snow and it did fine. No leaks, I do recommend Using a pad or something under your sleeping gear to provide insulation i have also camped in some pretty strong wind and again it did fine. I'm very pleased with my tent. Hope this helps.
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I've actually used tube tents a number of times in a variety of weather conditions. If you seal them, yes, you have a carbon monoxide trap. Fortunately, sealing a tube tent that tight (in the environment where they would be used) is extremely difficult. "Wind proof" means that the material blocks wind without letting it through as some fabrics do. It does not mean that putting a tube tent up is going to be windproof from all angles. As to making the tent comfortable, it's really not that difficult. On one end you make a brush (foliage, vegetation) "wall", fundamentally closing that end with plant material. This will help hold the (in theory) warm air in the tent, but will also breath at the same time. The "open" end can be set up in a variety of ways. If you're in cold weather, you build your fire 10 ft or so from the "front door" of the tube tent. Build a rock reflector wall at the back of the fire to help radiate heat into the tent. The space blanket material will retain a good portion of the heat and make you nights much better. Barring that, take your poncho, or your spare space blanket (carry 3 or 4 for the weight and cost) and tape, jam, wedge or "rock tie" it to the upper 2/3 to 3/4 of the tent opening. This allows a cross flow of air through the tent, once again, insuring against CO attacks. They're not difficult, but they do take a little practice and a bit of anticipation of potential problems.
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This generator, like most, is not suitable for exposure to rain/snow. I use a BBQ grill cover when not in use, for storage outdoors. There are many creative and inexpensive ways to protect this unit from rain while operating.
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I was also considering this product for keeping rain out but if it doesn't do that I won't bother... Anybody had any experience with rain? Is it actually waterproof?
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Well, here we arrive at the classic discussion of water resistant vs. waterproof. I can tell you that I would consider this waterproof. This past fall we used this sunshade at our son's football game. Just after we got the canopy and sunshade up a pretty heavy rain started and dumped for more than an hour. The shade didn't leak at all during that hour and kept us dry and warm during the downpour. Can't speak to how it would perform for more than an hour, but I was impressed with how dry it was during the heavy rain for that time frame.
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It's not built to withstand weather. So I doubt it should be outside unless very well protected. It's a good device though and I always received great support.
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I was camping last month. Lows down into the low 30s. Had the vents and fly shut down tight and was very warm. I haven't been in the tent during a wind storm yet but have had 3/4 inch of rain in an hour and not a drop got in. I love this tent.
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I owned one for about 5 years. It will not hold up to snow. Rain yes. We had it in the mountains of NC. We used it to have a semi-permanent campsite. It stayed up from April to Nov. There was no problems even after 3 years. One year it snowed a heavy wet snow and it came down. The weight sagged the canvas and buckled the legs. We just replaced the canvas and two legs and used the rest for another couple years.
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It looks like it could withstand an occasional rain or light snow storm. I wouldn't let it sit outside the whole summer without protection, nor let snow pile up around it. Nonetheless, this is just my speculation as I've never had opportunity for it to get rained or snowed upon.