Is there adequate ventilation in this tent for summer use if the rainfly is on (if it was raining and it had to be on during warm weather)?
749415
I was in Georgia during September and it was great. The weather was high 80s and there was ventilation... Anything higher than 90 and it might get stuffy
1794207
Out of the bag, this tent is fairly decent with rain. We've owned the previous incarnation of this tent (16x10) since jan. 09, camp 3 to 4 times a year, and have had very little(if any) issue with leaks. I WILL say that the first time out, we sealed the interior seams of the rainfly and tent body. Later, we learned to periodically reseal the interior tent/rainfly seams and apply a spray silicone to the exposed portions of the tent body as well as the rainfly. Once you set up camp, assuming its not raining, these steps are pretty easy to knock out. It's a great tent, but even great tents require some maintenance. Enjoy!
885205
This rainfly provides a little overhang over windows which allows you to keep the windows slightly open for ventilation even when it rains. We were very pleased with it Also rain does not run directly down the sides from the top of the tent.
1505712
No, not really. The US-market Rainfly barely comes down past the top of the windows and is about the same color as the top of the tent itself. In other words it doesn't provide much coverage and isn't light-colored enough to be really heat/sun reflective. And with the dark blue panels comprising most of the sides, the tent gets pretty warm in late afternoon during the South Texas summers. Oddly enough, I have found that putting up a pop-up canopy/awning (EzUp/Qwik Shade) on the west side of the tent really helps the tent stay cooler as the pop-up's shadow moves over it. I wish the US-market rainfly for the Instant Tent series had more side coverage and was a more UV-reflective color. I wish we got something more like Coleman's Australian-market rainfly - http://www.colemanaustralia.com.au/product/6p-instant-full-fly-tent/1271447?contextCategory=0102#.U1_ae_ldVws
2132291
Their is a window on the door and one on the back wall (opposite of door). The entire top of tent is screen material under the rainfly. If you take the rainfly off it is like sleeping under the stars.
178602
You only need four to use the tent. But I tylpically stake out the rainfly to allow for more ventilation during the night, which uses 8 stakes. 12 total.
1563922
The top of the tent is made of netting. What you see on the top is a rain cover. You can leave it on or take it off. There are plenty of vents around the bottom for good air draw.
200195
These have good ventilation. Good for warm climates. The two sides are screen, but the fly keeps the rain out (and provides privacy).
779889
Under the rain fly, there is full 360 ventilation with insect mesh/barrier, along with a rezipping ventilation on the entrance. Its very ventilated while keeping your dry, so long as you aren't out in a hurricane. You don't want to be using this tent in winter weather, just a warning. This tent is definitely for hot and wet regions.EDIT: Adding on to the last answer, you'll be fine so long as you aren't around 6ft tall. I am about 5'6 or 7", and I can lay down fully with a little room to spare. You won't be able to stand though.
244166
Yes, if your weather is not severe. Our Granddaughters love this tent, it is really lovely!
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.
1407874
Yes. There is a full rain fly that covers the whole tent and gives you vestibule space on both sides.
1790609
I purchased 2 of the tents, the tents themselves are waterproof.....with the rain fly....it just means you can open the screens on top without rain getting in.....I purchased both tents and rain fly.....I have gone thru some pretty rugged camp in....and I have not had any leak issues
465217
Yes, but it will not be much help unless it is only a light sprinkle. The rain fly is the tiny orange piece you can see on the picture at the very top of the tent. We have never used the tent in rain, but I doubt it would hold up well.
384747
Yes, use a small battery operated fan and you will be fine. The rain fly cuts down the air flow, so use a fan
741509
No rain fly. If you use waterproofing to seal your seams than you won't have a problem. You can also buy a plastic tarp relatively cheap and some bungee cord and make your own. Just put bungee cord through the metal rings on the tarp and buy a tarp a little larger than tent. Don't forget the extra ground stakes. We did that for added security when expecting days of heavy rain, but really for a few hours of heavy rain or a constant drizzle, we never had any leaks without a rain fly.
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It is a 3 season tent for sure. The upper half of the tent is a breathable mesh and is not a great insulator. Using it on a windswept area would be drafty even with a buttoned up rainfly. This makes it awesome in the summertime though because it breathes so well.