When used under a tarp shelter, is this blanket water-repellent enough to replace a bivy sack and keep a sleeping bag dry?
1713166
Nope... Best use for this poncho liner is when used in conjunction with either a ground tarp or rain poncho laid down as a barrier between the ground and the liner. Although truth be told, you'll have a rough night sleeping even using that configuration because you'll absolutely feel the ground underneath. This liner is best used with a hammock tent or coupled with a regular sleeping bag + ground sheet if you want to stay snug and comfortable.
1713167
I have never tested the blanket to see if it is waterproof but my best guess is no. I use this in my hammock to augment a wool blanket and / or sleeping bag depending on the air temp. It is basically an insulated nylon blanket that I liked so much I bought another one. BTW...this is not really big enough to serve as a bivy anyway...too small unless for a child.
1367906
I tried putting it in the tent & the zipper broke & I had to exchange the tent. The pad doesnt fit inside & doesnt seem to be designed to fit inside the tent. I read other reviews that said heavy rain will flow water down the tent & undernieth. The Pad cover seems moderetly water-resistant but to avoid getting the foam wet Im putting a rain tarp over the whole set-up when I go camping. I think the inadequate coverage of the Quick Tent`s rainfly over the cot/pad is what makes it so cheap. I dont mind since I plan on sleeping in it w/out the rainfly under a raintarp this Summer. Hope this helps
1960323
The tarp is certainly waterproof. The trick is to rig it so that it is properly supported and water is allowed to run off. I used mine as an awning attached to the front of my camper. I rigged it at an angle so rain ran off and water couldn't pool in it.
1146289
I never tried it seeing as how I used mine in Afghanistan mostly and then a few times camping solo. From the design and how far it unzips, I would say no. I will say tho, this is probably the most comfortable and warm sleeping bag I've ever had! In below 20 deg weather, this thing was warm and if you throw a fleece sleeping bag over it as a blanket or inside it as a liner, you will def be more than cozy
274590
I used it to camp on the beach in Eureka and it was dry all around when I woke up. I rolled it up and put it in the sack and there was no moisture or wet spots. Never used it in the rain.
2274434
Yes. The rain cover looks to be a decent waterproof material (like a tent rain fly) and has an adjustable cinch strap to adjust the size according to how much stuff you have crammed in your pack. There's also a zip pocket specifically made for the cover....it stuffs right in.
273577
It should keep you dry. But i would weatherproof the seams. It is a bulky item. I have to pack it in two pouches on my pack which takes up valuable space. Not a bad tent but not light if you intend to try to pack light. It is warm and has kept me dry. I do use a small ground sheet as well and like the moiature barrier that it provides
858929
Yes, you would definitely be able to stay dry during a light rain. Any tent rain fly is going to get saturated when there is a significant amount of rain but Coleman is a great product and unless you get lots of rain, you'll be safe.
892882
Better to keep dry with a sheet of ply strapped on top or similar, but I have left outside with no protection running in snow storms with no issues.
494845
Yes we use it when we go camping when there is a no burn notice I would keep it dry though
1072549
Hi I've used it on a nylon windbreaker, the outer synthetic cover of a sleeping bag and a tent out of parachute material, whatever that stuff is. had to spray it all twice to waterproof it, but no problems whatsoever. hope that helps.
921992
I am using the pack in Arizona, so I have not used it in the rain. It appears to be water repellent and the zippers are protected with an overlay of fabric.
906062
Bought an Osprey cover to use as a packing case for a backpack as airplane luggage. It came thru without a scratch or tear (though have subsequently bought a large duffel for backpack-luggage, based on a friend's experience). Never had to use the rain cover against rain on the trail, but it worked well for protecting the pack from a night of solid thunderstorms. Placing the pack on a "knoll"-like hump shunted the water off the cover onto the ground.
1261154
I wouldn't think so, as it is so thin. It is waterproof and that keeps me from getting wet from the ground either under my tent or sleeping bag/pad.
1271986
It seems like a lot of money to spend to use as a tarp. I do not think it would survive if used that way. It works great as a blanket at outdoor events when it is raining, but those events are usually only a few hours long. It is more of a blanket, which happens to be waterproof, than a tarp. Just my opinion.
274589
If on dry ground it should be fine. If ground is damp, then you need a tarp
131591
I've had mine out prospecting in the rain several times and it seems to repel water pretty well. Over time, I'll just spray some Scotch Guard on it to maintain it's repellency if needed.