If you put some clear silicone on the seams, it will seal them, and probably be fine. I think we should all keep in mind that tents are not made of Gore-Tex.

I just bought one of those Coleman tents. Small leaks like you showed in the video do not discourage me. As other viewers suggested, just get some waterproofing for those areas. Surprisingly enough Thompson's Water Seal has been suggested to waterproof the tent. I've also seen Silicone dissolved in Mineral spirits.

@daniellarson3068

22 күн бұрын

I read more comments. You did waterproof the tent. What did you use? Some suggested Scotchguard. I wonder how well the Rain-X suggestion would work.

I wish Coleman would just use an internal factory taped seam design on that wall / bathtub floor seam. They do this "tuck and sew" type of design, claiming it is very weather resistant; obviously not waterproof. Seems to be a hit-and-miss; some report very minor leakage...other report none. I'd seal it first thing just to be certain. I have the "Coleman WeatherMaster Screened 6" tent, bought a while back. Have not had opportunity to use it yet...only did a test pitch once in my back yard in great weather. I'm sure the factory waterproofing treatment was fine, but I went ahead and hung up the Rain Fly and sprayed the external surface with Adsko Silicone Waterproofing - my favorite to use. First time I use it at camp, I will target a time of 3 - 4 days of great weather and immediately spray a good coat of Adsko along that floor / wall seam on the external, and completely seam seal that internal sewn seam. On the WeatherMaster, all of the seams on the underside surface of the Rain Fly are factory taped With that, I should be quite fine...as the WeatherMaster already has a great reputation for handling inclement weather very well.

I have this tent in the 4-person model. I take it on all my Scout camping trips. As is typical on a Scout trip, I have had several opportunities to test out the rain resistance and the cold weather status. I have had nothing like the failure you have shown. The only time I had any rain get in is when I didn't have the stakes on the fly set out properly.

@OutdoorAdventureandGear

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear you didn't have any problems with your rent, I love Coleman gear. I have since treated the seam where mine leaked and look forward to using it in the future. 👍

A little seam sealer on this and you will be golden.

I haven't had a tent that didn't leak in that kind of rain. Seam sealing will make it fine. I consider that amount t of water in that storm, it is a win.

@OutdoorAdventureandGear

5 ай бұрын

I have sealed it and used it since that vid Ron and she's still going strong. I agree, a good seam sealing is what it needed. 👍

I love my Coleman sundome I got the green and white 4 person version I added waterproof spray on mine best tent iv ever owned

IT didn't do alot of water in that tent . That little bit of water wouldn't ruin my camping trip . That was some really hard rain too . Maybe do some water pruffing before you call it quits on that tent .

@OutdoorAdventureandGear

Ай бұрын

I did end up water proofing it and using it again, and it's still going strong. Coleman has some great gear.

Thank you for sharing!

I have the 4 person and only had issues when it was in the 50's and I was in it. Lots of condensation because of the dew. But have been in mine during a massive rain and wind storm in 90 degree weather and had no issues

@OutdoorAdventureandGear

10 ай бұрын

That's great to hear,I've been thinking of getting the 4 person for family outings. Thanks for sharing .👍

All the other tests on KZread seem to have it leak at the tub to wall seam just like yours. So seal the seams and a bit of spray and you are good to go.

@OutdoorAdventureandGear

Жыл бұрын

Since that video test, I fixed the leak and have used it several times. Love Coleman products!, 👍

I wouldn't call that a fail. I was shocked when you said it failed.

@OutdoorAdventureandGear

Жыл бұрын

I hear ya James, failed is so subjective to each of us. I still love Coleman products and I kept that tent for future trips. Thanks for watching. 👍

@donclifford7017

5 ай бұрын

It didn’t fail…..most tents would have leaked some in that kind of storm. Any time there are seams and stitching there are no guarantees. That was such a tiny puddle haha. Seam sealer will correct all that. This tent is LEGIT!!

@YTusercomment

Ай бұрын

Keep a roll of absorbent paper towels in the tent with you...could blot that up easily...and may not even get that now that you sealed that seam.

I have the 4 person and it's been dry for 3 years, if I were you I'd just seam seal that and go with it. With a rain like that, I wouldn't really fail it.

@OutdoorAdventureandGear

11 ай бұрын

I agree David,since that video I have sealed it and used it several times more. I still love Coleman products . 👍

I wouldnt really call it a fail , some silicone spray and fixed , for the price point id buy it . Also who camps in a storm that extreme in a 35 dollar tent ?

@OutdoorAdventureandGear

Жыл бұрын

Lol true on that one, I fixed it with spray, I love that stuff. The actual price at the time I purchased it was $90, I think. I used some of discounts and got it for $35.

@SunnyWu

11 күн бұрын

The Coleman tents went up 2 to 3 times in price since COVID. Also looking at reviews I think the quality also went down.

Rain-x or turtle wax cheaper to weather proof plus protects the material from uv rays ok 😊😊😊

@OutdoorAdventureandGear

Жыл бұрын

I never thought of using Rain-x on outdoor gear, I might have to try that. Good tip! 👍

even the best tents can leak. if the storm was as bad as you say, tent did not do bad.

@OutdoorAdventureandGear

7 ай бұрын

I agree , any tent can leak and since I did this video I have sealed the leak and taken it out several more times. Love Coleman products. 👍

The Coleman Weather Testing facility...looks like a great facility, but I would suggest they perform their rain test for a longer duration than 10 minutes; something closer to 30 minutes. : kzread.info/dash/bejne/p5x31qNsdLbMZJM.html

@OutdoorAdventureandGear

Ай бұрын

Yeah, 10 minutes is not any real test, should be in the area of 8-10 hrs to be realistic.

@YTusercomment

Ай бұрын

@@OutdoorAdventureandGear - I doubt many tents would pass a "2-tablespoon" amount of water test of that many hours...we need to be realistic here. Well, maybe light to medium rain...but not a downpour like yours. If Coleman designs and manufactures a tent of that magnitude, then it will be much heavier and very few people would want to pay the cost for it. You think you'd buy a tent that passes that design standard for less than $100, like the Sundome? I once endured an 18 hour medium to light rain in my Eureka! Timberline SQ 4-XT...that's an upgraded 4-person Timberline model. I had maybe one tablespoon of water intrude in one corner, probably in the joining seam at the wall / bathtub floor...and that tent sells for at least $300 and is an ICONIC Eureka! tent with many satisfied customers for decades and Gazillions sold over the years.

@OutdoorAdventureandGear

Ай бұрын

My Wife and I were caught in a severe storm for many hours, with extremely heavy downpours and high wind gust of 50mph in our Alps Mountaineering Zephyr 3 without a drop getting it in, so it can be done. Sometimes we all get ones that are lemons and ones that are amazing, just depends.

Don't tell me it failed you have got to tape or treat your seams then Scotch guard the whole tent no tent is truley waterproof

@OutdoorAdventureandGear

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply Jimmy but there are many, many tents that are waterproof, and I have several myself. Make no mistake I still love several tents that have leaked and just need some treatment. These videos are to alert my viewers and the manufacturers of potential problems so we all have a great experience. 👍

Not good when the proof of concept fails!

That’s BS, that’s not much at all. Seal it.

@OutdoorAdventureandGear

2 ай бұрын

Lol I agree my friend, it wasn't that bad. That's why I have since sealed it, and used it several times. I love Coleman products.

Even the house fails so for all that rain no bad

@OutdoorAdventureandGear

3 ай бұрын

Coleman makes some great products, I still use that tent.