Can this stove work in heavy rain or light rain? Just outside the tent? I have never used the tablets before.
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I haven't used it in rain yet, but because of the design, the tablets have a little better protection than the standard folding Esbit stoves. Light rain shouldn't be a problem. In a heavy, cold rain you might lose too much heat. The tablets are handy but they definitely aren't in the same class as a Svea or the other liquid fuel stoves that are like little blowtorches.
1708543
I personally haven't tried mine in the rain but I think it would be ok because the pot blocks the rain from getting inside. As far as outside a tent I would have it on a block of wood or stone the bottom would get hot enought to melt a tarp or tent. The tablets burn well usually about 15 min. One of the aspects I liked about this stove was you aren't limited to using just the tablets you can use pine cones or some sticks or anything that will burn as a fuel.
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.
1906601
I have not had an issue with mine in light rain. However, my main concern is my microphone does not work anymore. The first one I had stopped working within 3 weeks and then swapped with my wife's and that stopped working in 3 weeks again. I believe it is because I took it off multiple time. The earphones work still for listening to music just cannot talk on the phone or to my passenger anymore. I would suggest looking at a built-in unit for Oregon.
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I would say it would shed some rain, but this is not the tent to spend time in, during a steady rain. What we did that helped was use Kiwi Camp Dry silicon spray, and now it sheds water far better. But the rain fly on this tent is quite small. Hope this helped.
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I think using it in a tent would be an EXTREME fire danger. You would have OPEN FLAME, unprotected by any shielding. As to using it in the house, I guess you could, because it would be similar to a gas stove burner, but please make sure there are no overhanging cabinets that would be affected by the heat produced. Personally, I would not use it in the house.
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I haven't had the tent out in the rain, but all the Coleman's I have had have effective rain flys. The front porch is covered by the rain fly, but if you were in a bad rainstorm or if there was a lot of wind, the front canopy would probably end up wet.
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This stove is kind of big for a "small" tent. It's more suited for a larger canvas tent like Cabela's sells. I haven't been able to find a small tent for winter camping that suits my needs so I've decided to make an umbrella tent (probably about 9' X 9') out of the silver colored tarp material and make an ammo can wood stove to heat it. Both can be found on You Tube if you're interested. Good luck, stay dry...... //Bruce//
1916505
There is no rain fly. The tent is waterproof. It rained on us a couple of times and no leaks. We had trouble with getting the air tubes to keep the tent fully erect though. I think that next tent will be more traditional.
1545773
This an excellent tent to use if you are not expecting any rain and don't mind condensation. If you expect rain and don't like condensation, it's best to pitch it inside of a larger cabin tent or in the living room and then avoid sleeping in it... It's best application is for children camping in the backyard, provided they can come inside once it starts to drizzle... For backpacking...give me a break!
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We haven't had heavy rain when using the tents. But it is always a good idea to use a tarp anyway. My husband and son do but that comes from being involved in scouting.
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I have now used this tent for two years, mostly beach but some woods. Without the fly it is not waterproof and did have interior condensation issues. With the fly the sides still leaked in heavy rain. After I sealed the tent it is now mostly waterproof but it still leaks arouse side seams, particularly where the interior pockets are sewn. it is heavy, but I can put it up and take it down by myself in 5 minutes. It does not do well in heavy wind. mine hasn't capsized in wind because I use about 10 beach stakes, but my friend's has. It's a good tent with some small issues.
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.
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It has a large profile and seemed fine in gusts in the teens (it really doesnt get to windy in norcal during the summer). As for heavy rain i would not expect to stay dry in this tent....even with the fly. Its just not built for expedition, its built for camping trips in a campground.
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I don't know what a tent stove is but i would think any stove in inside it would set the tent on fire. Love the tent though it was the hit at the camp ground. We had showings as everyone asked to see the inside.
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I have not had that problem but I can't say I have been through a heavy rain with this tent.Right through the fabric I would try to take it back but I wonder if something spilled on it that damaged it? I spilled hand sanitizer on a pair of rain gear and it effected it's performance.Other than that like poster said try scotchguard.
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That is not a rain fly in the picture. The tent is a single walled tent, and the material is solid camo, not mesh. What you see is what you get in the box. That being said, if you plan on going in the rain with the tent, make sure you use a seam sealer. I wouldn't trust this thing in a big storm, but I have spent a few drizzly nights in it and it worked well.
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Patricia,there is full rain fly for light to moderate rains; i wouldn't use the tent during extreme downpours without additional protection.Irina