Is the base of the tent tarp material? Or would water get through it?
1723149
I'm not sure yet cuz when we used it it wasn't raining however when I go camping I bring a tarp and extra rope I put the top over th tent at a angle and rope it off where ever I can and it stops the rain from even getting my tent wet
1723150
Yes it is tarp material. Water shouldn't come in unless there was a tear or holes.
1723151
Base is tarp material. We've camped with this exact since 2011, and been stuck in a couple of terrible storms - very sturdy, totally waterproof. BUT, we do put a large tarp down first, just to protect the bottom of the tent from sharp rocks or damage.
519592
There is no padding on the parasheet (think parachute material). If your campsite has rocks/pinecones/small twigs, you will feel them. If the ground is wet, it will seep through. (However, it will dry quickly.)
1719490
My experience is the water collects against the ground. And, your tent floor should be sealed and doing the real work of keeping water out. The ground cloth, more than anything, protects the tent floor from rocks and abrasions
382379
I use a 10 x 18 tarp and, tuck all edges under itself and not just the tent, so that no part of the tarp is visible around the outside floor edge of the tent. Tucking it under itself will further help keep water from pooling under the tent if it rains.
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
576847
I think the tent is only water resistant not water proof... I'd write Clam and ask what they recommend to make it more water proof..
1514217
its just like tent material yes everything touches the tent the cot is tough nylon it survived a rain storm in Colorado it was damp inside just like a normal tent no major leaks or wet stuff I am still suspect of everything touching the tent
662419
I have the same answer--it not only looks waterproof, it is waterproof. Someone I know has use this tent during craft shows in the rain.
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 .
1670882
I had a very similar experience with the 1st person. Dew and light rain was no problem, but heavy rain or just long periods of rain and it started to soak through the material of the tent. A simple tarp over top of the tent would work just fine.
601446
Yes. It rained the trip I used it, and no rain got in. The floor is waterproof and integral to the tent. However, you have to zip the door completely closed to keep the rain out.
2257390
The floor is bathtub style which means the sean is a couple of inches up from the ground. I haven't used it in the rain yet so I don't know if it leaks. You should use some type of ground barrier to preaerve the tent floor
1783149
It's normal tarp material - pretty thin, not super sturdy. That being said, I've gone on 4 or 5 camping trips with this tent, and there are no holes or anything in the tent floor. It's held up quite well, and it's water proof. I will say that my tent pole string snapped before my last trip, so that was kind of a bummer. It could still get the tent up, but it was a little more challenging.
1823344
So far we have not had a problem. I wouldn't think that putting a tarp over it would interfere, because it has an open weave around it. But on the other hand, it needs to stay moist.
1196379
We camped for four days, two of which we experienced heavy constant downpours. With a tarp underneath, it held up well. The fly does not go down the sides at all, so you must be very very careful to not allow anything to touch the sides or it will leak. Also, the little stow pockets on the side will leak if you have anything in them during rain. It was only moderately windy and it held up well.
601442
Mostly. It's not the highest end of tents I found, but would greatly recommend it for the price. I found I was not rained on after camping in light rain, but did find that the surface of the tent fabric was very moist on the interior. Feel free to ask if you have any other questions.
219320
I haven't used it in rain yet. However, we always have a tarp prepared just in case. I can't imagine that any tent is perfect! This tent is awesome though