Is this really good protection in the rain, i.e. is it really water proof?
60965
Impenetrable. Had it set up for a week straight in the northeast in heavy rain without a drip. Water did pool in the low spots as expected, but did not leak.
60966
Definitely water proof. Withstood torrential storms in May with some good anchoring. I mentioned this in my review of the tarp as well.
60967
Yes, very much so. So much so that you have to make sure you set it up so that there is a constant slope in the fabric (or you will get pools of water on the top weighing the tarp down). Survived 10 day trek at Philmont with being set up and taken down 9 of those days (we were at the same site for 2 nights to make the 10th day). I would buy again.
60968
I've had this set up in my campsite in every kind of rain !!.......and I mean driving rain !! Trust me you will stay dry. The first thing I bang up and the last thing down. It's really awesome. It'll sag a little when wet or this time of year with leaves......but just tighten it up till it dries out.
60969
My 9' Noah's tarp is 10+ years old. The seams have lost their tape, and they do leak a little. The fabric is still flexible and overall water resistant. It's held up through some extreme weather, and refuses to warrant replacement.
60970
i live in Louisiana,so rain is the norm here,i have two Kelty 16 footers ,they do what they are supposed to do ,keep you dry.
60971
It works great in big rainstorms. The reason I bought it was because my friend has had one for about 5 years And it's still holding up.
863178
Yes it's good for the rain. We used it in a football stadium during a convention this summer. It rained one day and we stayed dry.
115441
To the best of my knowledge, it is not marketed as weatherproof so I would keep it protected from the rain.
1688820
No, I believe it is fine in the rain but I would not shower with it as it is not water proof.
44436
I wouldn't say water proof, it's proved rather durable and water resistant to walking through the rain. I've had it in some down poor's and the items inside stayed dry. Just be sure and dry it out thoroughly before putting it away.
295466
No, it is not. A little water-resistant but don't leave it in the rain. Thanks for the Yes vote!
1238689
I was only in heavy rain for about a minute but it seems water proof. The fabric didnt absorb the water and there was a lot of droplets on the surface
1496824
It is definitely not waterproof. I've had it in the rain with no problems. And I believe the manufacturer claims it is water resistant.
1024221
It's not waterproof but it works in the rain. It is small enough to cover. Won't work in extreme heat.
2125849
It's pretty protective. It can definitely withstand some heavy downpour but I wouldn't think it'd last very long fully submerged.
370103
No, not totally water proof. There was some, minimal, drip. It did block well over 90% of the rain though. I could stand under it while it rained and wouldn't really notice what little did come through.
579084
I've used it in light rains, and it's been perfectly fine. But, I've never used it in heavy rain.I imagine it would be fine, as long as the top is under your sleeve, and you aren't getting entirely drenched for a long time
1774991
Yes, I found that it is waterproof. I used it during a very rainy weekend and it was great.
1359335
I have used it in a driving rainstorm for more than 6 hours with no issue so I would have to say yes it is water resistant
208670
Hm, ive used it in the rain. It doesnt keep the bike dry. But also doesnt get soaked. Its not ideal for rain. Hope that helps.(get a 2-4 Layer cover-trust me)
218661
I've used this on my bike in light rain conditions and everything inside, including my phone, stayed dry. I don't know what the manufacturer says, but I would say this is water "resistant," just not water "proof."
139775
I would say it is water resistant for use in the rain, but I would not use it underwater. I don't recall anything mentioned in the packaging material saying it was for use underwater or being waterproof.