My uncle told me to skip the cheap tent and get a Kelty Grand Mesa 4. He was right.

I bought a $50 tent from a big box store for a trip to the Red River Gorge. It leaked the first night it rained. Got the Kelty like he said. Used it three times now, bone dry every time. Anyone have a good rain fly treatment they like for extra protection?

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the_tessa14d ago

Bad time" is a bit much, it's just a wet tent.

the_anthony14d ago

A fifty dollar tent at the Red River Gorge is asking for trouble, that place gets soaked. Your uncle gave you solid advice going with Kelty. I've had good luck with the Nikwax spray-on treatment for my rain fly, it beads up water really well. Just make sure the fly is totally clean before you put it on.

nancyg1414d ago

That line about the fifty dollar tent is so true. It's like people buying the cheapest tool for a job that really matters. You see it everywhere. They get a flimsy ladder or a thin rope because it's on sale. Then they're shocked when it fails at the worst time. Paying a bit more for something that keeps you safe and dry just makes sense. It's not about being fancy, it's about not having a bad time.