{"id":3018,"date":"2021-05-02T17:20:30","date_gmt":"2021-05-02T17:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campingtipz.com\/?p=3018"},"modified":"2021-05-27T11:21:51","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T11:21:51","slug":"do-tents-leak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/campingtipz.com\/do-tents-leak\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Tents Leak?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you got a camping trip coming up that you need a waterproof tent for? We can understand why you might be slightly apprehensive choosing the right tent for the trip, especially if the weather is going to be bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the worst situations to be in when camping is waking up in the middle of the night soaking wet because your tent has been leaking. The only way to ensure that this does not happen is to buy a good quality tent and ensure that you follow all of the correct steps to ensure that it is waterproof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, there are lots of things that you can do to make sure that your tent does not leak when it is raining, and we are going to explain what you need to do in this article. We are also going to get to the bottom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660392dc6444f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660392dc6444f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/campingtipz.com\/do-tents-leak\/#Do_Tents_Leak\" title=\"Do Tents Leak?\">Do Tents Leak?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/campingtipz.com\/do-tents-leak\/#Do_All_Tents_Leak_in_Heavy_Rain\" title=\"Do All Tents Leak in Heavy Rain?\">Do All Tents Leak in Heavy Rain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/campingtipz.com\/do-tents-leak\/#Do_Canvas_Tents_Leak\" title=\"Do Canvas Tents Leak?\">Do Canvas Tents Leak?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/campingtipz.com\/do-tents-leak\/#How_Do_You_Stop_a_Tent_From_Leaking\" title=\"How Do You Stop a Tent From Leaking?\">How Do You Stop a Tent From Leaking?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Tents_Leak\"><\/span><strong>Do Tents Leak?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, tents do leak, but whether or not your tent will leak will depend on a variety of different factors. If your tent was super cheap and poor-quality then it is highly likely that it will leak as it will not be able to hold up well in rainy weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, even great quality tents can start to leak if the original coating can become worn, and or has not been correctly conditioned or waterproofed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_All_Tents_Leak_in_Heavy_Rain\"><\/span><strong>Do All Tents Leak in Heavy Rain?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of tents are likely to leak in heavy rain if they have not been conditioned, but the lower the quality of the tent, the more likely that it is to leak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tents are most likely to leak at the seams, but the water can also leak through the fabric itself. This is why it is important to check the seams of the tent, and ensure that your tent has an HH rating of at least 1000 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your tent does not meet these standards, then you can bet that it is going to leak in the rain, as even the highest quality of tents can leak in the right conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One great way to ensure that your tent does not leak is to put up a tarpaulin sheet, as these are made using a water-resistant fabric. The tarp that you choose will, of course, need to be big enough to cover your tent completely, otherwise it will not work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can string up the tarp from nearby tree branches, and you can also create a supporting frame for the tarp from any spare tent poles that you might have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend that you practice doing so before your actual trip if the weather is going to be bad, so you know what you are doing and don\u2019t get caught in the rain for longer than you have to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you put up the tarp, you should try to extend it a few meters out from the tent entrance, as this will create a dry space that you can use when needed. This could come in handy as a space for you to do some cooking and take off any wet clothing before you get into your tent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Canvas_Tents_Leak\"><\/span><strong>Do Canvas Tents Leak?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all canvas tents will leak, but it is definitely possible for them to leak. These tents are much more expensive than some other types of tents because they are made of better materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though, the last thing you want to do is splash out on an expensive canvas tent for it to flood with water during use. Thankfully, most canvas tents can be waterproofed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A canvas tent will usually be water resistant, but it can still leak at the seams due to the needlework not being watertight. This is why you should use additional waterproofing methods to ensure that your tent remains dry throughout your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Stop_a_Tent_From_Leaking\"><\/span><strong>How Do You Stop a Tent From Leaking?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best ways to prevent your tent from leaking would be to condition your tent when you first buy it. The process of conditioning a tent is also known as weathering, and it involves pitching up your tent outside and spraying it with water from a hosepipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In doing so, you will be allowing the stitching of the seams to expand and fill in any gaps that are present around the thread. You might find that there are some leaks during this stage, so you will need to make sure that the tent has fully dried out before you pack it away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing that you can do to stop your tent from leaking is to keep all of your things away from the sides of the tent. 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