Are tents waterproof when you buy them?
Are tents waterproof when you buy them? Very few tents are completely waterproof, and the rest are water-resistant. A water-resistant tent can delay water penetration but does not prevent it. The waterproof rating of a tent helps to comprehend how waterproof a tent is.
Why use a tent with no floor?
One note to make about floorless tents in heavy rain is how much easier they are to keep clean. I can walk straight into my 8 Person Tipi with muddy boots on and not worry about it. My sleeping gear is on a waterproof ground sheet and everything stays clean.