Jack
How do yall protect the floor of your tent?
In the past I have used a tarp under the tent, but that didnt help much.
I also use a heavy duty blanket or comforter to help. Do you do anything special to protect yours?
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Doesn't help with what? Do you mean water is getting in?
If you are getting leakage through the tent floor you may need to seal the seams and/or recoat the fabric. You can get seam sealer and re-waterproofing spray at camping departments of most major stores like K-mart and Target and Sears. I usually put a plastic sheet (just Visqueen) under my tent if the ground is rocky or has twigs or anything that could damage the tent, a little smaller than the floor so it doesn't channel rain water underneath. If the ground is sandy, grassy or smooth, I don't put anything underneath.
Actually having plastic underneath can increase condenaation inside the tent in humid weather. Many folks think dampness in the tent is from the ground when it is actually condensation from cool air. Ventilating the tent better, especially at night, will help reduce that.
Doesn't help with what? Do you mean water is getting in?
If you are getting leakage through the tent floor you may need to seal the seams and/or recoat the fabric. You can get seam sealer and re-waterproofing spray at camping departments of most major stores like K-mart and Target and Sears. I usually put a plastic sheet (just Visqueen) under my tent if the ground is rocky or has twigs or anything that could damage the tent, a little smaller than the floor so it doesn't channel rain water underneath. If the ground is sandy, grassy or smooth, I don't put anything underneath.
Actually having plastic underneath can increase condenaation inside the tent in humid weather. Many folks think dampness in the tent is from the ground when it is actually condensation from cool air. Ventilating the tent better, especially at night, will help reduce that.
Which tent is better Northwest Territory Front Porch or Coleman weathermaster elite?
Kim
My husband and I have been looking for a tent for some time now. We have narrowed it down to the Northwest Territory Front Porch and the Coleman weathermaster elite. My question to you all is which do you believe is better? We would just be using it for occasional weekend camping. We have seen reviews on both that neither are real good in the rain but honestly all tents have some issue with different amounts of rain. Thank you for your opinions!
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Both are fair weather, car camping only tents, The Coleman brand name stands alone with high quality and ample high ranking reviews everywhere, The Northwest Territory is a Sears/K-mart low budget competition model with few reviews to be found.
The Coleman is a semi dome style so stand up room is concentrated in the center and it's screen room is not functional so it then becomes wasted space and the actual sleeping capacity is reduced. Where as the Northwest Territory Front Porch is a grand style cabin model with ample standing room even on it's screened in "porch". Both are made with similar materials and have the same similar weather coating and floors.
As for any weather claims that is in the way and where the tents are set up, and using seam sealer on either tent will improve things. As for breath-ability for hot summer days the Northwest Territory Front Porch wins hands down but those big windows also present a leaking situation for those summer down pours as well. As for looks again the Northwest Territory Front Porch has a great deal of appeal over the Coleman and it is better suited for adjoining easy up canopies as well.
Well the choice is yours in the end and what fits your budget, Again the winner price wise is the Northwest,
Good luck!
Both are fair weather, car camping only tents, The Coleman brand name stands alone with high quality and ample high ranking reviews everywhere, The Northwest Territory is a Sears/K-mart low budget competition model with few reviews to be found.
The Coleman is a semi dome style so stand up room is concentrated in the center and it's screen room is not functional so it then becomes wasted space and the actual sleeping capacity is reduced. Where as the Northwest Territory Front Porch is a grand style cabin model with ample standing room even on it's screened in "porch". Both are made with similar materials and have the same similar weather coating and floors.
As for any weather claims that is in the way and where the tents are set up, and using seam sealer on either tent will improve things. As for breath-ability for hot summer days the Northwest Territory Front Porch wins hands down but those big windows also present a leaking situation for those summer down pours as well. As for looks again the Northwest Territory Front Porch has a great deal of appeal over the Coleman and it is better suited for adjoining easy up canopies as well.
Well the choice is yours in the end and what fits your budget, Again the winner price wise is the Northwest,
Good luck!
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