“How do I choose a waterproof tent?” “What should I look for in a tent that has the best waterproofing?” These were the questions that I needed answered when I first started getting back into car camping 4 years ago. Now, 4 years later, and with over 30 tents tested for my YouTube channel, I…
What is a bathtub floor in a tent? Does it increase waterproofing? Do you need one? Find out everything you need to know about a bathtub floor in this blog post. Key Takeaways RELATED: Best Waterproof Tent What is a Tent Bathtub Floor? A tent has a bathtub floor when the floor material extends up…
The Ozark Trail brand is a rather infamous (cough, cough) well-known brand in the camping industry. While I love Ozark Trail’s budget-friendliness, and I do think that they’re decent picks for the beginner fair weather camper (emphasis on fair weather), I know for a fact that they’re not the most waterproof tents out there. Key…
Do tents lose their waterproofing? How long do they stay waterproof? What affects their waterproofed-ness? This blog post goes through all these questions, and more. Key Takeaways RELATED: Best Waterproof Tents for Rain Do Tents Lose their Waterproofing? Unfortunately so. Tents do not stay waterproof forever, and will eventually lose their waterproofing. From my tent…
What is a hydrostatic head rating for a tent? This rating tells you how effective your tent will be at keeping you dry, but it’s not the only thing you need to look at when it comes to a tent’s waterproofing. Key Takeaways RELATED: Best Waterproof Tents for Heavy Rain What are Hydrostatic Head (HH)…
After testing over 30 tents in the rain, I think I know a little bit about the features that make a tent waterproof, and I’ve also given you some action steps below to find out if the tent that you have is waterproof. And if you don’t have a waterproof tent, you can also check…
I’ve tested over 30 camping tents in the rain, and only 5 of them did great. Here are the 5 best waterproof tents for heavy rain: Best Waterproof Tents – Quick Summary Here’s a quick summary of all the waterproof tents that I recommend: These 5 waterproof tents set me back by more than $1,500…
Many campers know Coleman tents to be budget-friendly, entry-level camping tents, which aren’t the most waterproof tents in the market. They’re not meant to withstand inclement weather and torrential storms. But exactly how waterproof are these Coleman tents? While Coleman tents can withstand a few hours of light rain, they can withstand no more than…