My tent zipper failed completely during a downpour in the Adirondacks last fall.

I was stuck inside a flooded vestibule for two hours before I could rig a tarp over the door with paracord, so what's the most durable tent brand you've actually tested in heavy rain?

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3 Comments

finleyh8922d ago

My Hilleberg tent has never leaked, even in a real storm, what brand did you have?

riley_taylor22d agoTop Commenter

Actually, I think you might have misread my post.

max41513d ago

My old MSR Hubba Hubba held up for a full week of rain on the West Coast Trail. The zipper gave out on year three, but the fly and floor never leaked a drop. I've seen Hillebergs fail too, usually from seam tape peeling off after a few seasons. Brand matters less than checking the waterproof rating and doing your own seam sealing. A good repair kit with ten feet of duct tape is more important than any label.