Got caught in a surprise downpour at Lake Chelan and my old tent failed

I was camping at Lake Chelan last spring when a storm rolled in fast, and my old two-person dome tent started leaking at the seams within 20 minutes. I had to bail and sleep in my car, which was a real mess. Has anyone found a truly waterproof tent that can handle a Pacific Northwest soaking?

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dylan1241d ago

That exact scenario happened to me on the Olympic Peninsula. My old Coleman turned into a personal rain cloud, with a steady drip right onto my sleeping bag. Ended up buying a Marmot Tungsten after that, and it's been solid through some serious coastal drizzle. The factory-sealed seams are the key thing that actually works.

the_ben1d ago

Can confirm, @dylan124, that seam sealing is a total game changer for staying dry.