Has this tarp been used underneath a tent? If so does it mold?
1719705
Yes, it is used under a tent. But our son sweeps it off and lets it dry after use before he puts it away. We have had no trouble with mold. Camping trips our boy scout has taken have been only up to 3 days.
1719706
It shouldn't mold if you allow it to dry before folding it up. I returned this because it is NOT 8 feet, it is 5 feet! Must be made in China where they use different measurements and they did not convert measurements correctly.
1866149
Yes it can but you need to put a tarp over the concrete before setting up the tent to protect the floor of the tent.
1771872
I used a 10x16 tarp, but it needed to be folded a little so it was completely hidden under the tent. The perfect size would be 15x6 if you could find it.If any part of the tarp sticks out from under the tent when it is raining, the rain will roll down the side of the tent onto the tarp causing it to pool up on the tarp under the tent. The bottom of your tent will get soaked!
687801
I seem sealed on top of factory tape and never had any leaks. All small tents will build up condensation on the inside unless you set up and ventilate it properly. Mine has no problems.
858927
Mine has done fine in several light to moderate rains. Experience has taught me to always pack a cheap tarp in case the weather turns unexpectedly nasty, but I've not had to use it with this tent so far.
273579
We got to test out it's waterproof ability this year, when it poured so hard that we made trenches to send the water away from the tent and site. Two torrential storms went through that brought a lot of rain and wind. The water had risen to 3 inches up the side of the tent, but did not get inside at all. One thing we do find is that there will be condensation which ends up underneath the inflatable pads under the sleeping bags. This comes from sweating overnight, not from rain getting inside. We just open it up during the day to let it air out. You're not going to want to do that in the rain so it'll be difficult to get rid of the condensation, which there will be more of if you go into the tent wet. You definitely want a layer under your sleeping bag especially if you are going to be in those conditions for that amount of time.
1783148
It's a tarp like material.... We always use another tarp on the ground just to protect it, but probably isn't necessary. We have used ours numerous times, all over the U.S. If ever We needed to replace our tent, we would probably buy the exact same thing!
1588597
I purchased this tent as a Christmas gift so, I really don't know. I/we had one like this a few years back and we put giant trash bags under it to help keep the tent clean and also to keep the bottom for getting damp. Hope this help.
1128486
It has one at each corner, and one in the middle of each side and then an additional gromet inbetween each of the ones mentioned. It is a waterproof rain tarp made of a thin 10 mill man made material, it's actual name I am not sure of. We use it a a rain tarp over the picnic table in fron of the tent!
47468
Yes get a tarp to put underneath,we picked up one cheap at harbor freight. You never know what is underneath the grass... I purchased this a few months back my boys love this house it gets used at least 3xs a week I call it mommy sanity plus they use so much energy they sleep better �
107150
Absolutely! This tarp is highly adaptable to many situations, and it could serve very well as a rain fly over tents of many different designs due to its many tie-down spots. I don't think you's have any water leakage problems with it, either. Good luck and have fun! Tom
1573798
I didn't seal my tent or seams and never had a leak in this tent. I camped July 4the weekand had the remnant of a tropical storm and we stayed dry through 16 straight hours of torrential rain.
1405403
That's a good question - I don't use a tarp because the tent itself has a tarp like bottom that goes up a few inches around the edges (you can see the dark color in the photo). I took it camping last Labor Day weekend and it rained a lot and we did not have a problem with water getting in - and the rain fly beaded up just the way it should! I love this tent!
1760695
Yes. I put a tarp underneath to help any sticks or stones that may have been missed when picking up the yard from poking a hole.it was a big hit @ my daughters birthday party this past summer.
1346814
I would think that the purpose of a tarp beneath a backyard pool would be to provide some degree of water-proofing. This drop cloth is cotton canvas; it is just untreated cloth, not plastic. This would get soaking wet if exposed to any amount of water. I would think that you want plastic.
1322550
I always put a tarp under any tent, this one has a good bottom but it is not worth risking a tear not too mention it helps keep it clean for when you go to put it away.
2177557
The tent has a floor, if that's what you mean. But there is no tarp, or "footprint" for underneath. Those are sold separately.