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Spent $80 on a 'waterproof' tent that leaked like a sieve in a drizzle

That cheapo tent from the big box store looked fine on the rack but after one night of light rain I woke up in a puddle. Anyone else fall for those cut-rate tents and learn the hard way to just save up for something decent?
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emma_wells83
Same exact thing happened with mine, soaked through on the first use.
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wader71
wader714d ago
Sealed the seams myself. Fixed it right up.
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olivia670
olivia6704d ago
Right, the "totally waterproof" tent that's really just a colander with poles. I swear they test those things in a desert and call it good. Next time just buy a tarp and some rope, at least you know what you're getting into. Nothing like waking up in a puddle to make you feel real smart about saving thirty bucks. Hope you have a fan and a lot of patience for drying everything out.
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