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As someone who is learning how to camp, i get so tired of youtubers constantly trying to convince me that the most expensive options for gear are the only way to go. that’s so stressful for a first time camper trying to build an inventory from scratch!! thank you for providing realistic and budget friendly options! this helped me out so much.

I have an old North Face dome tent that has kept me dry about 50 years. I also have my first tent, a pair of WW2 shelter halves that together make a pup tent. I bought a big jar of Kenyon Recoat3 seam sealed from Campmor that has sealed over 10 tents, and is about half left. Works great. It is water soluble before it dries, and easy to clean the brush and drips. Note: There is something about tents that attract dogs and cats, so protect your drying sealed tent or you will camp with the odor of urine for a while. Also, get a good artist brush of the right size for your use to apply sealer. Experiment for size. Also, pitch a tent at least once a year in warm weather to get the kinks and folds out.

Ive been doing the scotch guard trick for nearly a decade. I give my tent a spray before nearly every outing and i have a cheap Ozark Trails tent that has lasted me almost a decade now because of it. Take care of it and it will take care of you.

Bought a "Coleman Go!" tent for $15 at Aldi 10+ years ago. It was my husband and I's only tent for many years but even now that we have a newer, bigger, fancier tent, the old Coleman still gets used regularly when we want a smaller/lighter tent or need an extra to outfit a friend. It's been sprayed with silicone-based waterproofing a few times over the years. I always made sure to saturate the seams thoroughly with the spray and have never had any issues with water seeping through. I do the same with our other tent and no issues there either. If you or your viewers want to save a few more $$, try just spraying the seams before splurging for the additional seam-specific product.

Thanks for the tip on the seams. Your info on materials and if they'll stand the rain was great 😊 I'd just like to say to anyone considering spraying a tent please wear a mask even outdoors. I sprayed a tent a few years ago outside in my garden. I thought that was plenty of ventilation, it turns out the product I used contained Ether.... Which the doctor told me when I was rushed to hospital with a terrifying reaction. Great stuff for waterproofing but please be careful I'd hate to see it happen to someone else.

A little tip I learned years ago: get yourself a larg syringe with a curved tip and use it to apply the seam sealer then brush it out. It makes it much easier and less messy.

I have the 2016 Big Agnes UL3 MTNGLO Tent. I bought it new in 2016 and used it a ton between 2016 and 2019. I then didn't use it once throughout the pandemic and just finally took it out for 2 weeks in the Lake district of the UK where it rains A LOT. A lot, a lot. I stayed dry the entire time. The water wasn't beading off, but it didn't soak through completely or leak in any way. It was damp, but zero leaks. For a 6 year old tent that I've never water proofed once, it handled the non stop rain for 4 straight days amazingly well. I recommend Big Agnes tents and sleeping pads to anyone.

I have had a Teton mountain 3 for almost 5 years now. Beyond my belief, I have never had water problems, other than myself tracking it in. Very proud of this tent.

i was a ScoutMaster for years.I agree those are excellent products.I also used Thompson water seal the original clear on seams with a ! in brush.Used on cheapo 7x7 dome tents they never leaked.For the body I did use the spray.

Thank you for the application tips, specifically, the reminder to seal around vents. I've got an NorthFace Rock 32 that's now keeping water out very well. Since waterproofing, it has withstood monsoon rain (more than 3/4" each night,) for 12 nights in a row.

Dude the shake the can scene made me spit my drink out! Lol. Subbed.

I bought the green and white ozark trail 4 man tent from walmart 2 months ago and I've used it every day, through the wettest summer we've ever had, and it hasn't leaked a drop. Pretty amazing for a 39 dollar tent.

A friend of mine, who is a very experienced backpaker, gave me good advice. ( We'll went backpacking together at Mt. Ranier Natl. Forest. I hadn't been backpacking for 30 years). He told me to set up my tent in my backyard and use a lawn sprinkler to test the tents water proofing. I kept the sprinkler on for an hour. Excellent advice. It also helped me to understand how to avoid pooling of water & proper undercloth placement.

My Eureka Spitfires (1 & 2) have been wonderful tents that have lasted me for years. The weight and size ($) were the big selling points, both were worth every penny.

Awesome. Thank you. We just bought a $50 backpacking tent, and I am determined to make it work. We usually also put our tents under a tarp when possible, but I am not spending $800 on a tent. Bravo.

I remember buying tents back in the day and they came with a seam sealer. I don't know why they don't know. Thank you so much for your advice! It is very much needed because I bought an ABCO sports tent and it says it's not safe to sleep in a heavy rain.

I thank you for this video! We are tent shopping. Fam of 4 that wants plenty of room for us + plenty of room for whatever we bring. It has been SO HARD finding a tent that has all the specs we want. •Has a screen room. •Enough room in the sleeping area so the screen room does not need to be used for a sleeping area. •Waterproof (at least mostly) in case we are caught out in the rain. •Under $1000 USD. •Something we can use for hunting public land + camping trips to a park. The tent I was eyeballing that looks *almost* perfect is the Gazelle T4 Plus Hub Tent. I like everything about it except that the sleeping area is made for 4 people (plus another 4 in the screen room). I think everyone knows that whatever the person rating is, it's always a tight squeeze for that many. So for the 4 of us, we prefer to get something for 6 or 8 people. In your video, you're working on small tents where you can easily reach the top of your tents. I know anything we get will be larger and I'm worried about trying to apply that seam sealer to the top of a large tent. I saw another person saying they used a spray and it worked well. Anyways, I'm hoping we could get by with a cheaper tent that has all the other specs we want and then use these waterproofing methods to keep out the moisture. Still doing some homework but happy to have found your video along the way!

Great video I have seam sealed using silicone and mineral spirits. Just get the tube of silicone squeeze it into a cup thin with mineral spirits to a syrup consistency and paint on the seams. I used a 1” brush to get a good area coated. We had a 27’ x 13’ wall tent that would leak like a screen door on a submarine after seam sealing and coating with the orange waterproofing spray from Walmart it stays nice and dry.

A quick seam sealer you can find almost anywhere in an emergency is called shoe goo. It's an adhesive just like Sean sealer but a little thicker and works great but is harder to smooth. I wouldn't replace good seam sealer but if you need some and can't wait for delivery and don't have a store nearby that sells any it's a great option.

I want to tell you about my 25 year old Kelty 2 person tent with rain fly- It's amazing has never leaked! I'm going to give her some love this season with the tips you've outlined. Also, I splurged on a proper ground cloth for $20, I'm looking forward to using that instead of a tarp. Thanks for the advice!

I'm a little late to the party, but Smooth-On makes a product called SilPoxy. It is the only adhesive I know of that can be applied over silicone and can actually bond two siliconized surfaces. That makes it ideal for both resealing existing siliconized surfaces and repairing siliconized fabric (think tear or ember burn in a silnylon or silpoly tarp or tent). Once the big tubes are opened they need to be kept in the freezer to prevent the tube from curing however, they also make little ketchup packet sized containers that you can take with you for quick repairs on the trail. Great channel. Subbed.

I was camping in the beartooths with my geology class over the summer. I was in a north face storm break 2p tent and I could feel the water running under my tent but inside I was bone dry. Everyone else got soaked though. It was maybe my 15th night in the tent and it had gotten rain before so it was an absolute win for me

Good info on the seam goop and especially on the spray. I'm going to buy myself both asap. Thanks for sharing. Rock the Mountain Japan.

WalMart sells another heavy duty silicone spray by ATSKO with a bright orange cap. It works great; I have never had any tent leak after using and I don't bother with the seam sealer. The water almost flies off of the tent fabric.

I got a used but in good condition Eureka El Capitan 2 years ago and it has seen some extreme west coast rain on the coast of Vancouver Island. I was Literally giddy during the last downpour about how dang dry and toasty I was in my little tent. This was rainforest camping and so cosy. Love this though- I will take your advice in the future!

Eureka K2 XT 3 person 4 season expedition tent was outstanding. Owned two of them over the years went to Denali with it.

Was at a festival last weekend and it was the first outing for my Vango Soneva air 550xl. The Saturday night was monsoon like conditions according to others at the festival. Many other tents where completely flooded. I slept through the whole thing and no water penetration in our tent.

Snugpak Scorpion 3, waterproof/windproof and an absolute beast - right out of the box! There's some concern about their current gear being of let's just say, "lesser" quality. Glad I bought when I did. Love the Scorpion 3, has saved my a$$ on more than one occassion!

I'm from Romania and Decathlon's budget tents (Quechua, Arpenaz) are very popular here and I've never heard of one leaking water inside... at the seems or trough the tarp (keeping the vestibules open... is another thing :D). We have one (probably the cheapest model) and we spent weeks, at a time, camping and we never had any such problems (and I think it's a 2015 or, max, 2016 model), BUT (only actual flaw) the zippers of the inner tent are just horrible. Hope this helps, somehow, someone! :) Thank you for the videos! :) (now I need to seal a Bestway bathroom tent :) )

My Eureka El Capitan works great in the rain! Last weekend was a rainy camping weekend and my son said it was so comfy inside the dry tent! Great video!!!

We LOVE our tent. My main thing for this one was something to have space for our family of 5 to be able to go if it happens to be a bad and rainy day. Has only had a couple drops of rain but it was lashing out hard so that was great. No leaks. Still gonna stray it just in case to be safe but still. We have the Ozark Trail 12-Person Instant Cabin Tent ⛺️

My old ozark trail (discontinued) is definitely waterproof. I treat it with spray 4 times over 2 days with a large fan inside.

You read my mind with this video 😆 I was just trying to figure out how to waterproof a cheap ozark car camping tent I got as a loaner to take some friends camping. My husband took it on a trip a few weeks ago and it very much failed the rain test 😬

Love my berkhaus 3.2. Just enough space to sit up. Pockets, vents, lamp hook, light 2.2kg And spacious for 1. Glow strips in dark. Loved it .

Yes, coating of a tent does wear off from use, UV, weather, etc. Yes, there are sprays, brush on products to bring back the waterproofing of the tent (or other product). And yes, I guess your video helps those new to camping. So good for you. For many, just wonder through a major sporting goods store and find all you need to keep you nice and dry in your tent. And do this every year at minimum....

I usually just put a tarp over the whole tent and call it good. Its also a sauna in the day which helps during the night

Thank you for the advice, we should all share information and help each others like this !! ⛺️ 😊

The tarn 3 by MEC has done myself, my father, our gear, and up until recently a 120 lbs dog very well for over a decade. Resealed one time, one snapped pole fixed(thanks dog), and used between 6-12 weekends a year always 1 in the snow season.

I personally used a good cheap Magellan Scout from Academy. I've had it since 2010 and it has served me well. Waterproofing just started failing so this video came at just the right time for me.

Currently rocking a roman cradle 3p and its absolutely amazing, I've been living in it for 8 months, first through the last few months of a very hot Australian summer, and the last 6 months in Melbourne bi polar 4 season a day weather. Longest streak is 11 days straight in the rain with only a few hours to dry before another 6 days of rain afterwards, no leaks. And 47km/h winds. I cannot beat ground condensation though, and sometimes humidity gets so bad water forms ontop of the inner fly but doesnt come inside the tent, i wake up, see some very small water droplets above me and i just flick them away. I use 2 picnic rugs as an floor lining now, and every 2nd day i empty the tent, pull the rugs out and air them out and i paper towl up the condensation on the floor and spray it with glen 20. I have recently purchased eva floor mats and s mesh ground sheet to add an extra layer under the tent and then inside under the picnic rugs.

My $600 MSR tent is NOT waterproof at all (I learned it after a light rain). So thanks for your tips.

I've had a North Face mountain tent since 98, mostly used in winter conditions and never had a problem with it ever. Used it a lot at one time and have never had to tape seams or reseal.

You are a crazy dude! And you got my vote! Will follow you from now on! Thanks for the tips!

$160 North Face Strombreak 2 survived a monsoon downpour in the Everglades the very first use. Not a single drop came in. It was so dry that the ground has a perfect hexagonal dry spot when we took the tent down. Definitely the best entry level tent

Yep...just used the Scotchgarde yesterday. I spray our tent once a year. We use the tent a lot, but it is always put away clean and dry when it isn't being used.

In my experience if you use an aerosolized waterproofer on a tent you can completely skip the seam sealing portion because the aerosolized waterproofing does it all you just have to be sure to completely coat everything a couple of times

I had a Eureka Blue Mesa 1610.... lasted 17 years. GREAT tent

You know I used to actually do that to my tents. But then I had an epiphany one time when I bought a military poncho where all the coding came off of the Hood. That was when I bought a can of clear Flex Seal. Apply the Flex Seal everywhere on both sides, and it is not only water-resistant it is full Out waterproof. Just make sure you set the tent up before you apply this stuff. And leave it up at least a day in direct sunlight. So it won't become tacky when you roll it up. I tried it on a cheap I got at Walmart first. And it works like a charm. A lot of tents come with a rainfly and have a lot of ventilation netting. Obviously you don't waterproof The netting. You waterproof the rainfly which is extremely easy. Then you waterproof the floor and around the edges of the bottom that are not covered by the rain fly. But wait there's more. I see a lot of bushcrafters with their fancy several hundred dollar pants on that have waterproof knees and butt area. Guess what. Get some masking tape to set down on the material so you have a flatline to make it look professional and you can use the black Flex Seal. You can put a couple of coats on it to make it thicker. Now you can kneel down on wet ground without your pants getting super wet. You can also cover the inside and outside of the boot area of your pants. Measuring up a little past where the top of your boots come and waterproofing from there down. You do not want to cover all the pants or they become like leather pants with no ventilation. Then you're going to have a sweaty crotch. Only do the back part of the jeans, the knees, and the bottom of the pants legs about a foot from the bottom up all the way down. There are a lot of cheap little tricks so you don't have to buy all that fancy gear. You can do the same thing to any backpack, and all of a sudden you don't need a cover. Whether it is an old canvas Alice pack, or a nylon job. And you don't have to retreat it every year. Only if you get excessive wear or have to repair a rip. Which is as easy as sewing it up and then reapplying the Flex Seal. And no I'm not a Salesman for the stuff. I just think it works great with bushcrafting and camping gear. A lot better than the Silicon crap. I don't know how many years I used that silicon on my pants legs, and every damn time they got wet anyway. My boots too. I also do it on cheap tarps and ground sheets. You can buy them super cheap online and coat them yourself. And they are way better than the expensive crap. I put it on a bandana once just to see how good it would be. It worked out pretty good, I have a waterproof bandana I can cover stuff with in the rain. Clearly not big stuff.

Can you put the seam sealer on the inside of the tent so that it is not visible from the outside, or will that not keep it waterproof?

Awesome informative video. Just bought a big agnes tiger wall 3 and taking it camping this weekend. Weather reports dosen't look good so I'm going to give it the treatment. I live at the end of the world and thought I was going to have to order everything but the Walmart plug you gave saved me from that trouble. They carried both items. Thanks for your time and knowledge.

i went on a last minute camping trip. I borrowed an old tent from a friend. When we were setting up, I could see a storm rolling in. Lucky there was a food store a few miles from the site. I bought a box of 30 gallon plastic trash bags. I just ripped the seams of the bags and layered it over the tent. I also put some of the plastic bags on the ground. I stayed nice and dry for days.

I sealed seams on two Hillary tents with a caulk gun and latex caulk. Caulk the seams and use a sponge brush to push the caulk in. Be liberal with the caulk. Do a couple of feet at a time. After you caulk a section, Dip the brush in water and wipe the seam down. Do inside and out. It took me about 1 hour to do 2 4-man tents. The tents were waterproof for about 15 years. I had to spray silicone on the Flys at the beginning of every camping season, but the tents never leaked even in heavy rain. It's still the best and cheapest way I have ever found to waterproof seams. Not even close.

Yep...Had an MSR Hubba Hubba 3 person from 2007. Used it maybe 5 times over the years. Always stored it inside the house, in a closet. It has worked well in the past in the rain. This month (March 2024) I used the tent and saw after the first night that there appeared to be condensation droplets inside, which was puzzling to me because the tent was well vented with both ends open, and lots of air flow. The next evening it began to rain. The rain fly became saturated over time and the whole tent was dripping water everywhere....UGH!

I have a Eureka Desert Canyon tent, I've had it for about 5 years now. I'm in the PNW and seem to get rain on every camping trip, last year it poured for 5 days almost non-stop, but the tent interior stayed totally dry. I always worry when it might start leaking though. I don't have a yard or a space I can set the tent up in, but might order the seam sealant and a spray and use them on my next camping trip, so long as it has a full dry day. I want my tent to last, especially since Eureka is shutting down. If I could afford it I would buy one of the updated versions of ny current tent for when it inevitably needs to be replaced.

I've recently experimented with nik wax silicone sealer, it's water based and your supposed to add it to the wash. At 12-15.00 for 10 oz thats about 3.5 loads total. Instead I put about 1/8 cup in a quart size sprayer from the .99 cent store and add water and shake. Spray on and brush or wipe, then allow to dry. I've done two canvas laavu tents (total 4 canvas ponchos), one washload of nylon tarps. And still have enough to do the hilti tent that leaks like a seave, I done know from where though. Might have to make up some 100% silicone and oderless thinner sealer and do the floor. You have to use a mixing paddle and drill to get it right though and only mix what you intend to use. The remainder will thicken over a week or so. I've used that on tarps, hats, backpacks, jackets, etc. Just brush or roll on 2-3 coats allowing to dry each time. Still have a vaavu set I think I'll wax with some pants and bags/haversacks.

I usually buy tent waterproofing by the gallon every once in a long while. I fill a pump sprayer and drench the tent outside and inside, let it dry for a couple days and then use a spray can of waterproofing on the seams on the inside. Its expensive but it works and i have lots left over to do it a few times or a few other tents if need be. A gallon is definitely overkill but in the long run ive saved money by buying in bulk. My woods tent which was old but treated every few years held up to hurricane dorian without any damage and i credit the waterproofing / uv protection as the reason it held up so well. Im not advertising any specific products as much as im in agreement with the idea of just giving it a waterproofing treatment for efficacy and longevity.

My tent's integrated groundsheet is letting in water, particularly where I kneel on it. How do I waterproof that?

I have a Coleman 6 person tent. Had some rain on our camping trip last year. Tent failed miserably, but in its defense, we got 3 inches of rain in 12 hours, so take that as you'd like. That said, take a guess why I'm here!

Ozark Trail 8 person instant tent. I've had it for years and it hasn't leaked. I do always spray my tent with scatch guard when I set it up for the first time and about once every year.

Humble Brag: TarpTent 3 person backpacking tent for trekking poles. Double pitch. Incredibly lightweight spacious for a backpacking tent and sooo good. On my second one after pitbull puppies barreled through the mesh lol

I've used scotch gard on my tent and it always had helped keeping them waterproof and dry it even works on seams

Thank you for the video you saved our camping trip

Gazelle T4 Plus Extra Large 4 to 8 Person Portable Pop Up Outdoor Shelter Camping Hub Tent with Rain Fly & Extended Screened In Sun Room, Orange no problems with leaks at all .

Do you need to waterproof the bottom of the tent?

Coughing "mistake"... too funny and much appreciated. Thank you. I needed a laugh.

You’re hilarious. :) What about turning the fly inside out and seem sealing it that way (as it’s done in factories) if the look bothers you? I never had to seem seal my tents. My old Coleman leaked after 5 years (it was a long time ago when Coleman used to make good affordable tents). It pretty much lived in my parents backyard in the summer. Then when my niece was 3 years old and we started car camping I bought an Outbound Popup tent. I figured I would be able to keep a watch on her as I put up the tent with how easy it was to set up. Worst mistake of my camping life. Thunder, lightning and so much rain the first night we camped in it. Since I always have a test night in the backyard, we came back inside to sleep. She found it really funny and in the morning she asked if we could sleep in the pool again. Needless to say I got rid of that tent pretty fast. Now I have the SUMA 2 and the Kohana 4 from Eureka. Middle range price but both have not leaked after about 20 camping trips.

Thank you! greatings from La Patagonia, Chile 🌶

Thanks for great vid. We have a 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent 14' x 9 And just got back from a trip where one evening it thunderstormed/ rained for about 4 hours HARD!. the only water that got in this tent was near door where we had a rug to wipe feet .pretty sure it only seeped through due to the rug. Small puddle was it.rain fly and tent kept the rest of unit bone dry . Highly recommend the core tents ( been tent camping for 20 years )

My Eureka 4-person tent I bought 15 years ago. It is more than waterproof and I have seemed sealed and sprayed once in the last 3 years.

I have a Vango force 10 vortex. Had it 15 years +, still waterproof as the day I got it. Bit heavy and over the top for the camping I now do but it has survived the worst North Wales UK can throw at it.

I'm not even going out for camping, I got an instant popup tent that I use at the park and the beach when I go out with my baby, and yes, showers do come down when we are at the park, and I'm glad I can use this technique to seal our tent so at least we have a place to hide when the rain comes down.

Coleman 8 person Skydome for glamping. Rea;;y well built and spacious. I use the orange can of waterproofing from WalMart.

Great channel and appreciate all the dedication that goes into the channel and engagement with the audience.

Ive got a ( no longer in production ) BA Jupiters Cabin 4 . Its only rated for 1500mm/hh , but it has proved to be quite waterproof from the factory. It survived a continuous 4 day deluge in 45 mph winds , also a puddle formed around the tent , and the base of the tent was literally sitting in a 1/4-1/2"of water , the floor was all puffed up from literally floating on the water , yet after 4 days only about a tblsp ( maybe 2 ) had made it into the tent , and most of that was from water tracked in from repeated entering/exiting/reentering the tent. Also , over the years , i have tried probably close to a dozen of the major waterproofing brands , and have found " Atsko Waterproof Extreme " to be far superior to all of them . Another slightly cheaper but just as good alternative , is to mix one tube of pure food safe 100% silicone caulk with a gallon of low odor paint thinner and apply it with a brush , also works great for turning bed sheets into waterproof tarps. Just my 2c worth

I had the worst experience with Gear-aid seam sealer. First, it would take DAYS to dry, but that is not the worst part, because once what it felt like an eternity before it looked dry, when folded, if by mistake the sealer touched itself, it to glued shut. I can't tell you the MESS I had to deal with trying to unfold a tent where seams are randomly glued together inside the tent. I had to use talc to remove any tackiness of the seam sealer, but the damage was done, I had seam sealer ripped everywhere, because of the mess I had to deal with.

Thanks! Just bought the Scotch Waterproofer for my Alvantor pop up screenhouse/tent and wanted to check out a video first. Nice, clear explanation. Appreciated!

The tent i use is the unsung hero of ultralight tents......its the original version of the REI Flash Air 2 (not 1, which does not breath well).....Ive spent multiple nights in the pouring rain and never leaked at all from any aspect ( top, bottom, sides, corners) it is silnylon and came seam taped from factory.....it weighs 1lb 12 oz and packs down small......it is a treking pole tent.

Great tips my friend. The dancing 😂😂😂

Omg my Ozark trail tipi was rubbish in heavy rain I have sprayed it down with waterproofing after that learning experience 😂 will pack my spray for this year's first trip

I dunno why... But, the KZfaq algorithm has actually been crushin' it for me the past week or so. Recommended this video to me today (even though I had never heard of the channel before) and I'm pretty glad. Liked & Subscribed for sure, my dude. P.S. If mom had a problem with the hair then she definitely didn't appreciate the shake. Just sayin'. LOL

I got the forcette 2 person, single pole model. I'm spaying it and rain suit , both brand new. Live in center of Ohio. 😊

Good video. I don't know how it would work on a tent but Starbrite, who makes fantastic boating products, also makes a water-based waterproofer for boating fabrics, seats, tops, sails, and pretty much anything. It does list tents. Little to no odor. Sixty dollars a gallon but you could sure cover some stuff with a gallon. They might sell smaller quantities, but I am not sure. It also provides UV protection. Might be worth a test.

Wow, that was unexpected! Awesome 5 Star video!

Solid, I’ve used seam sealer, silicone from the auto store, flex seal etc all with the same results.

Aren’t you reducing the moisture permeability/breathability inside by spraying that on the outside? Can u recommend a good sealer for tent canvas that is cotton poly blend?

Would you consider doing another water test on those tents after you waterproofed it yourself showing the differences?

Great waterproofing tips. I personally use white spirit & silicone mixture shaken up until all liquid, then brush on anything I want waterproofing. Cheap tents, footwear, jackets, hats, gloves, anything. Leave to dry for a full 24hours & ready to use.

Nice video, bought an entry level tent definitely gonna do this, and replace those fiberglass polls with aluminum ...

My Big Agnes has been waterproof for years and never leaded ,but this last week in Colo, it leak a little bit at the stiches on the rain fly . looking for a good way to reseal it.

I have a Cabela's cabin tent that I bought about 20 years ago. Until about two years ago, it would stay dry in a downpour. When it started leaking, I re-sealed the seams and sprayed waterproofing on the rain fly. It still leaks. Next step is the hose test to try to diagnose the exact location of the leak(s)

I just squirt a tube of 100% silicone into a spray bottle then fill it with mineral spirits and shake till completely dissolved then saturate my tent, my poncho, my ground cloth, and anything else I want permanently water proofed and allow to dry and air out for a day or two. Make sure your materials are clean and dry with no chance of rain for a couple days. Tips 1. Work quick as the mixture will clump and harden within 20 to 30 minutes. 2. Have all items to be treated ready and setup ahead of time. 3. Especially saturate seams and rainflys. 4. Use disposable spray bottles.

Just getting into overlanding found your channel. Thanks for all the useful information and the humor.

Cabelas Alaskan guide tent 6 person. Awesome tent.

I got a nature's hike Tent this is the 1st season with it and Has not let in a drop of rain

Naturehike Cloudup 2, I have an ultralight and regular version both in silnylon. Both have stood up to insane thunderstorms and winds in all 4 seasons in the midsouth for 3 years now.

Do you know if you can use the Naptha silicone method on polyester tents without averse effects?

Years ago bought spray to water proof shoes, read small print caution flammable 😮

Bought a Portal cabin tent that sleeps 8 on Amazon. Every seam is taped on the inside. I was tested in driving rain in the Catskills and is perfectly waterproof.

just found you lol. went camping this Last weekend and got DUMPED on in a Coleman echo lake 6. it rained hard for a few hours and even hailed. I think it rained so hard it just plain went straight through the fabric. it was a damp night but luckily I had a cot so I dried out fast the next morning