Waterproof Testing the Decathlon Forclaz Quick Hiker 2 Fresh & Black Tent - Test Night

I don't think I have ever said this before....
I ABSOLUTELY HATE THIS TENT!
I hate the design, the quality is poor, the setup process is flat out TERRIBLE and wait until you see what happens with this rain testing.
Warning, Do Not Buy This Tent!
This is the Test Night for the Decathlon Forclaz QuickHiker II Fresh & Black tent..... it has some MAJOR problems and I hate it!
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[@shairotbard9890]

I was traveling New-Zealand for two mounths living inside this tent in the rain and frost, never had an issue like any mantioned here... in my opinion, very durable and comfrtoble tent, super easy to set up with the sleeve system. One time I remember that I camped at night, didn't see anything and in the morning woke up to floating tent over water because I put it on a pit in the ground, it was raining the hole night and not a single drop got into the tent from above or under :)

[@trekOCLVone]

Luke - You could consider setting up a simple rain gauge near the tents you test. It would give it an additional level of knowledge.

[@nolydyrav4686]

I think that’s a great idea

[@jayr4you]

I had this tent for 2 years now(quickhiker 3p tent), but I never experienced condensation in a 29F weather, I also used it twice on a very rainy day, and water never came through inside. The setup process in the beginning was hard, but after it's easy for me to put it together by myself. I love this tent ⛺️!

[@chrism8218]

Really surprised on this one …have used decathlon tents for years and never had a problem. Had the heaviest rain I’ve ever camped in and was using their original pop up 1 person tent and not a drop got in…bet they’d like to know about this fail . Another great vid 👍

[@JustinOutdoors]

I'd love to see you set up a tent you like next to tents you're testing as a control. All of that moisture looked like condensation to me, which is going to affect any tent under the right conditions.

[@juliuseastman5375]

This is actually a fantastic idea. A select a tent that has always passed with flying colors and use it as the control.

[@antiquatedflatulence1607]

What I REALLY like about this channel is your honesty and bluntness. I hope you never become a sellout. 👍👍

[@mike_outdoors4918]

That tent does surprise me, because I've had a bunch of Decathlon products and they have performed brilliantly, thanks Luke 👍

[@thesmart1000]

Right? I have the Decathlon MH100 2p tent and it kept me bone-dry through 4 nights of non-stop rain with extreme high winds, there wasn't a single drop of water in side, not even from condensation as the airflow was superb. It is very strange of the same company to make such a good product and the same time such a bad product, granted, they're not from the same product line, perhaps different production sites? (Mine was produced in Europe)

[@coolmanjelle123]

Same here! Mostly the tents of decatlon are very strong and a 100 procent water proof. If bin in some really bad weather, high wind peaks en water upon my ankles and it still was rock steady and dry!

[@michaelballard7323]

I think this is either an example of outsourcing by a company to a substandard manufacturer, or a company purchased by a substandard manufacturer using its good name.

[@jocelitojoe]

Same here, Decathlon tents are known for being wind and rain proof. The only thing I don't like is the weight, but for the price.

[@erikmetal666]

I also have a Decathlon tent and is great, maybe it's depending on the brand, some are Forclaz, some are Quechua, some are Arpenaz...who knows

[@Zaknaberrnon]

You need to do a review of the decathlon Forclaz Trekking MT 900 tent! It's an amazing budget ultralight 1 person TENT, around 150€ and just over 2 pounds (~1300gr), including tent poles. I purchased one recently and the quality seems really good. Additionally, there are pretty much no reviews for this tent on YT, and I would love it if you could review it!

[@MichaelDavid7777]

I’ve got the same tent Zak. Have you used it in the rain? How did it perform.

[@johanedenberg3533]

My son have that tent (trekking 900. 1 person) I have been hiking one week hikes twice With the family, in the north West mountains in sweden. My oldest son used it during those trips and it held up very well. Rain, wind. I would say that the quality regarding the price is very good.

[@JKArcade]

1.3kg for a single person tent is heavy

[@chrishanssen1980]

I agree with a lot of the other comments. Really positive experience including family tents. In the uk every campsite has tonnes of families in their Quechua. I have to agree that I have always thought their backpacking tents heavy for what they are.

[@Shoelessjoe667]

Hello Gray Bush and Bunny! Love y’all and the program. Your reviews are spot on. My 1st time commenting but by far watching. I just wanted to throw something at you. I bought this set up on Amazon and although alittle small I found it to work great. I’m not the everyday hiker/backpacker but I prob bet money this cheap set up would boil water as fast as the others! It’s the Odoland 16 pc cook set, $42! Keep up the good work!

[@normanc.2021]

Love the honesty Luke always good to see your honest reviews not sugar coated 👍 be safe out there.

[@tammieflemal7871]

Wow that tent is actually a death trap. You’d be in serious trouble if you need this for shelter. Thanks for doing the test

[@JF-fv6ld]

Again, another great review 👍. Would love to see a video showcasing your choice for best out of the box of 1,2,3,4 P tents. I've seen a huge percentage of your videos over the years can't recall if you've done that or not. 🤔

[@bbayerit]

As a mushroom, I would love this tent from the looks of it!!! Thanks for a great, honest, and always informative review!

[@bass3587]

Luke you don't know how valuable your reviews are. Saves us a lot of money and grief.

[@alper3699]

the guy is fraud. the test is set up imo.

[@ScottPlude]

While the tent might be horrible, this video will be a favorite here in the So Cal desert during the summer. Just something amazing about watching cold, wet weather and a leaking tent that will get me and my family through 4 months of 110 degree heat...

[@stevenkeithley4336]

Thanks for the heads up bud. Great video Luke keep em coming. Hope the family's doing great too.stay safe and be well brother. Strength and Honor...

[@FlyWithMe_666]

This was interesting. For a budget chain like Decathlon, the Quick Hiker 2 isn’t really that cheap. I was expecting weight and maybe longevity to be drawbacks compared to more expensive brands, but had no doubts that it would be waterproof. Disappointing.

[@21ZacDUDE]

I was curious about this tent as well for a while. Thanks for testing.

[@veroniquediallo6055]

The results are unbelievable. The tent is a "wrap". I have to say that I have come to depend on your videos as one of my info resources to help me make sound gear choices. Thank you for the work and enjoyment you put into each project. Strength and Honor!

[@monomarino5349]

The OG of the woods strikes again. Sweet video.

[@Jaden48108]

I ordered a 2-person TETON Sports Mountain Ultra Tent based on your review. The price was right and judging from your experience it performed great. So, thank you for that. Been looking for a decent tent for a while. As far as the Forclaz tent goes- what a buzz kill. There is a way to get around the leaking issue using tarpology. Have to implement a second over-the-tent tarp (8x10?) which would add even more weight to your pack defeating the purpose of long distance hiking.

[@brucewarren5248]

Thanks for the honest review. I would not consider buying anything without looking at your review first.

[@damianlim1499]

Love ur honesty n objectivity. Keep it up bro.

[@tfoodplease]

Love the videos! Seems to be harder to find good tents these days!

[@DOCSAFETUBE]

Thanks again for a great review. I love this channel

[@lee.valley]

i bought the decathlon quechua arpenaz 4.1 4 person tunnel tent for car camping, the first night I used it, it rained none stop for 11 hours and held up great, the problem was..... the poles.!!! they have the pins that you have to insert into the poles, and boy did they take some persuading.!!! I used all my strength and failed the first time, I literally had to walk away and chill for 5 minutes and try again, because it was so frustrating, there was so much tension on the rear pole that it later buckled under the stress. reviews are so important.

[@amyleasure536]

Yikes!!! That is crazy! So glad you reviewed this tent.

[@thung22]

Love the real life testing. Good job man

[@earlshaner4441]

Hi from Syracuse NY everyone and I am running late thank you for sharing your adventures

[@trulsdirio]

I have had multiple Decathlon tents and they all did really well. Sad to see not every tent they offer seems to be that way.

[@foxcm2000]

Most people: Ah crap it's raining, not going out today. Luke: YES!! MORE RAIN!

[@SoloHiker1]

@@weltboy21weltzin78 Says the keyboard warrior...lol. Someone's jealous....

[@Live-ib5yi]

@@weltboy21weltzin78 How's he a know it all when he does a test and shows his suspension or he'll admit he's wrong. Working 60 hours a week and calling someone a keyboard warrior when you're doing just that.

[@Live-ib5yi]

@@weltboy21weltzin78 That makes 0 sense

[@btrswt35]

I've been waiting on this follow up. Good to see what happened

[@perkruger1321]

Love all your videos Luke. Keep up the good work !👍🏻 I have the older Quick Hiker 2 ( not the black and fresh ) I had the same problem with the poles but it got much better with time and use. But my tent has never leaked. Condensation yes, but never any water from rain.

[@parolesdelego]

Same here. I have the non fresh and black version and in rain and hail it hasn't been leaking.

[@donnydread7631]

It’s good to see that you didn’t sleep in it for the test. Looks too cold to be getting wet. By the way I like the smart wool beanie you are wearing. I’m not in love with the one I purchased, the cap I think... I’ll have to look again to see if I can find yours, it looks way more comfortable. 🙏🏻

[@endlesscamp22]

Thanks again for this honest review!

[@charlenep.santos8644]

It could be a factory defect. That was so disappointing. Especially during the extreme weather. Thank you for sharing this information about this product.

[@Stoney3K]

I agree. I've had a Decathlon tent of the cheaper Arpenaz series for years (also Fresh&Black) and I've never experienced any leaks or serious buildup of moisture. Only some condensation but that's to be expected. Makes me wonder if this particular tent was a customer return that was mishandled by its first owner before returning.

[@thesmart1000]

Right? I have the Decathlon MH100 2p tent and it kept me bone-dry through 4 nights of non-stop rain with extreme high winds, there wasn't a single drop of water in side, not even from condensation as the airflow was superb. It is very strange of the same company to make such a good product and the same time such a bad product, granted, they're not from the same product line, perhaps different production sites? (Mine was produced in Europe)

[@SoloHiker1]

To be honest that wasn't an extreme rain event. I've been in a 4 man Cabela's Alaskan during a tropical storm and 65 mph winds, bone dry. I wouldn't expect that from a budget tent but for a higher quality tent yes. They probably outsourced the manufacturing of this line and it bit them. They're usually quality tents. I hope they have a reply.

[@ferebeefamily]

Thank you for the information Luke.

[@lggb3588]

My best wishes from Greece. Stay strong my friend

[@chrisb9345]

I have a lot of hiking equipment (rucksacks, walking boots, water bottles and similar) from Decathlon and they are excellent. When I bought a new backpacking tent I didn't see anything in their range that looked good, so I bought a more expensive tent which has passed my personal waterproof testing. It's the Zephyros Compact 1, which I think I bought from Cotswold Outdoors. It was around £170 I think. It's very light, easy to set up and survived a whole night of very heavy rain with me inside it.

[@jan6293]

Thanks Luke for the review of this tent ⛺️

[@kaikart123]

This is why we need reviews like these

[@Jim553just]

This was an option on my kit list. Thank you for saving me some time and money 😎

[@jocelitojoe]

Get the normal version or the trek900.

[@pmue437]

That tent is sold in thousands. If its leaking Decathlon gave you a two year warranty. This tent is not for the Nord meaning above Stockholm, Northern Russia, Canada or High altitudes above 1700 Meters. The Tent is intended for moderate hiking, Open Airs etc. Check every Tent at home before you go to the adventure. Check zippers and Water Fitness.

[@michellereed2535]

this tent is not recommended for anywhere there is water. like say... here on earth

[@jocelitojoe]

@@michellereed2535 how many decathlon tents you have used, here on earth?

[@michellereed2535]

@@jocelitojoe ZERO. the same number of jokes that you understand.

[@kuzehotarubi6912]

This isn’t just one or two holes leaking, the entire thing got so damp just from the light rain after the first night. Even if it did not leak, I would still not buy it just because of the sheer amount of condensation appeared out of nowhere.

[@James-td9rl]

This tent is junk. Just sit down clown.

[@assrocker1000]

some years ago weve purchased an air seconds 4.1 family camping tent from decathlon. even in heavy rain it stayed dry. my overall decathlon experience is good too...

[@morestupidforms]

Its what we call in the UK a "festival tent" kids buy them, go to a music festival and dump them, as bad as that is. But...just because a tent is cheap doesn't always mean it's bad, my old Coleman lasted me nearly 5 years with varied weather use and I only got rid of it because I lost a part on camp and couldn't order a replacement. Always worth reviewing cheap tents, there are some great things about.

[@Nyalise]

Its interesting that the tents from Decathlon have so much trouble because everything I've bought from them has been great. Good to know to stay away from that part of the site.

[@thesmart1000]

Right? I have the Decathlon MH100 2p tent and it kept me bone-dry through 4 nights of non-stop rain with extreme high winds, there wasn't a single drop of water in side, not even from condensation as the airflow was superb. It is very strange of the same company to make such a good product and the same time such a bad product, granted, they're not from the same product line, perhaps different production sites? (Mine was produced in Europe)

[@dickielarue1451]

Greetings from Portugal...As as a person originally from Texas living here now for the past 5 years, I can say Decathlon is a lot like Academy Sports back home...For the price some of the gear, clothing wise has held up pretty darn good...I have bought there brands in backpacks, socks, work out gear, hiking pants, shirts, rain jackets and pants, fleece jackets, duffle bags and they are still kicking right next to My North Face, Patagonia, Salomon etc...gear...Wild camping is not allowed in Portugal, but if you go to one of the Big Decathlon stores, you will find all kinds of tents...For some things I stick with brands I know and Trust...Footwear and Tents to boot...Enjoy the Journey...Bom Noite from Portugal...🇵🇹😉🤠

[@selymi70]

Köszönöm a tesztet, ilyent sem vásárolok :)

[@swissjetpilot1542]

Very good review. I didn't realize Decathlon was available in the US as they are quite popular here in Europe.

[@IceDaemon]

Just the perfect weather to test that tent.

[@rafazerobala]

Strange, I have the Quick Hiker 3 since 2017, and I have been under a lot of rain and it never leak, ur such a lucky guy haha

[@kissurviva8035]

Thanks Luke, well now you have some extra poles and stakes for repair materials I wouldn't even use the fabric for patch work.

[@amanthind4591]

I've had 2 different tents from Decathlon since a few years, not a single issues so far. Really surprised to see this.

[@tyreselightbody4290]

Wow thanks for the review brother..nearly went out to buy this product seems to me to be avoided..cheers for the heads up..

[@pyrorox88]

I have the (Quechua 2 secondes Easy -Fresh & Black 2 p) would be fun to see a test of that one atleast. I have tired it in rain and wind up in the north of Sweden during the summer for 3weeks atleast and all went well for me. Really easy to setup and haven't leaked for me atleast.

[@bikemanvtt3887]

Faut pas croire ce clown, C est prémédité sa tente pleine de flotte !

[@rayjay848]

Never seen anything like that. Keep up the good work.

[@TKodiak]

Nothing is ever useless you can always use it as a sponge....Great video, thanks for testing.

[@TheDigitaldelimma]

Wow almost 200 for this guy. And the Teton you did was like 120 and it held the rain out. I did check into that Teton 2p tent and seen lots of bad reviews because the paper work said it came with a ground fly and bag. And it did not. I hate when tent company’s get started get a good rep then the first thing they take out once they make a name is the ground sheet and bag. Thought that was kinda sad on there end. Good review man keep it honest. If it leaks it leaks if It doesn’t it doesn’t it’s what’s important to a person when they invest in a shelter to keep them from that main element. I mean most people go camping in conditions where rain is the bad guy. And if you can’t trust a tent to withhold that then what good is it really. A large plain tarp holds more value then a 500 dollar tent that can’t keep out rain. Giving us a heads up is a good thing. And testing them in strong rains is a good thing. Because sleeping in puddle in the middle of nowhere is dangerous. Don’t let no body pressure you to go easy on the testing bro. Because the company’s should do the same thing before they even sell one tent.

[@mikepiper8799]

Useful review dude.

[@drakcheslav]

That's weird. I think that might be a defective batch/series. I have the lighter version of this tent (Forclaz 500) which is not the black out model. And it doesn't have the issue with setting up you had. In fact, it's super easy and fast to set it up. I've did it in windy and terrible conditions, and I love the fly first pitch. I've also been in rains, and slept next to waterfalls in it. and no condensation of leaking at all. Worked perfectly. The ventilation was great, even tho the body has very little mesh. There is a possibility that the Black&Fresh model is more of a summer tent, since it's meant to be heat reflective.

[@sharansharma1]

Correct, i have same tent (forclaz500) and it was super easy to set up and pack up, used it in monsoon and winters in Himalayan ranges. It worked perfectly. Although difficult to sleep in morning as it gets bright and hot as soon as sun rays falls on tent.

[@BLUESBOYBENFIELD]

Waiting for a review of the Crua Duo please……I’m thinking about getting one for motorcycle camping…….

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Great video great review. Do you know how many people would be pissed. I can tell you. Like all of them. What that tent needs is seam wax and two cans tent sealing spray. If it still leaks burn that tent . Yep that ten could get some one wet . Or worst killed. Like the tune at the end. I can see you jamming out on the guitar. Like back in the ninedees. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

[@Falcon_Kashmir]

Thanks... i was about to buy this

[@alexkasacous]

Fair review - you have to call it as you see it. Sick of seeing other gear review channels that are basically unboxing with a little show and tell promo for the item. Any update on your cabin plans for Lone Wolf Mountain?

[@addisondesalvo6184]

Could you test the marmot tungsten 2 person tent tested? I have had my eye in it and it has good reviews but nobody does tests like you so i would like to see this.

[@thedaeron3877]

I bought this tente 3 places last year for me and my kids and we got some heavy rain and no leak at all... the thing i hate is... it's not made for summer it's too hot inside and barely no air going in but otherwise it's perfect.

[@doctorartphd6463]

I had some sticky poll sleeves...I used talcum powder on the poles to coat inside of the sleeves. Solved the problem.

[@buggybost763]

I am a "hard core" tent user and among my collection of tents is a number of Dechatlon Quechua tents which were always great regardless the budget price. I am surprised with the bad performance of this one you tested. Maybe somethong went wrong with the specific tent during the production or storage... I left disposed my Robens tent in my car for a couple of days in a summertime and the tent was destroyed regarding the leaking as the polyester material when heated changed the seams waterproof performance. Maybe the tested tent wasn't with the correct storage in the process of transpotration from final production to the seller? Dechatlon is the World top tent seller regarding the sold tents and good quallity control after the production.

[@robertfalcon6083]

I need to explore your web site. Looking for a 3 person tent (for my bike and I), for the summer. Watched all your reviews and hoping there is an excel or something on your site. Drop downs with activity selections and gear suggestions would be amazing. But overall thank you! I don’t buy any gear that either you havnt reviewed or that I didn’t use during my 27 years of military (camping lol)

[@vvs3796]

can u test Wild country helm compact tent? which is very popular in UK.

[@Lundin_Place]

Thanks for a great video!👍 Do you have any plans to test the Forclas MT900 3P tent? It seems to be perhaps an update of Decathlon's previous tents. 🤔

[@SamC_]

Please do some reviews for Paria Outdoor tents! I hear good things about them and been biting the bullet on getting one.

[@oguzatik]

I've been using this tent for years, even in high altitudes for mountaineering. Never had any single problem, not with rain, high winds, nor condensation. I think it's a great tent based on many days and nights of experience.

[@douglasbates389]

An interesting test of the Quechs Quick 2. It certainly was not condensation from any internal activity from yourself. It must be a porous fly sheet or something. How about trying the Tarptent Scarp 1 or an MLD Duomid.

[@lorduthrdarrus9392]

Have you considered testing the camppal 1 person 4 season tent. I have one and will be setting it up for the first time in mid may for a weekend trip. I will have a tarp in case it fails. But from the design and materials I'm confident it will work out.

[@daeholm]

It's incredible how many tents leak. You have one job...

[@tulenik71]

Not sure if that was really leaking. When it is pitched up containing relatively warmer air, especially in wet conditions, and left to cool down, there simply must be some condensation on the bottom side of outer tent and in some extent inner tent, too. I used morning status of inner tent as a weather forecast - if inner tent was completely dry, bad things happened (it seems counterintuitive, but it really is that way - if the sky during the night is clear, heat is radiated to the space more in comparison with the situation when it is partially reflected back by clouds, principle is similar to gerenhouse effect of CO2; because of cold night, there's more condensation inside when the sky is clear). Then, if you have tent exposed to the elements for several days, every day warmer and wetter air will replace once dried air inside and during the night it is cooled down and dried with water remaining somewhere inside. How much water will be left inside depends on humidity and temperature changes. Unfortunately because of that, your tests aren't reproducible. Some tents simply had bad luck and some had an advantage without you knowing that. Rain test is OK for searching the leaks, real leaks through the seams and holes, but inner condensation is in fact unpredictable in uncontrolled environment.

[@zapman2100]

you should try out some of the motorcycle camping tents they cost alot and i cant ever find a rain test review to know if they are okay in the rain.

[@iamgroot8631]

Have you considered doing a live broadcast from the field, do a question and answer segment, that would be totally awesome

[@ralphmalachi2608]

What is the best gear for a family of 4 I was thinking of a tent with a stove but not sure

[@Really-Know]

Josh, I'm curious to see where and how you store all of these tents you buy, or do you donate them?

[@Sixbears]

Checks all the thumbs down boxes. At the bare minimum a tent must keep you dry. Keep up the honest work.

[@noedumas2025]

I luke ! Very interesting video as usual ! You have to test the Forclaz Trekking MT900 temt, it is prices at 150€, it is in the "Ultra light segment"(~1.3Kg) lots of good reviews but what will you think about it ?

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

Sorry to hear of the difficulty in set up, and the wet test result - I was hoping it would be better. Could you pls put together a list of reasonably priced tents for two plus (in the sense of being on the larger size as some tents for two don't leave any space for your staff) that's not too heavy/bulky.

[@JedeOff]

The naturehike mongar 2 and star river 2 are great

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

@@JedeOff tnx

[@jocelitojoe]

Decathlon Forclaz Trek900/MT900 2p, naturehike mongar and Star River are great too, but forclaz do a better job.

[@Ob1sdarkside]

I thought about buying one of these, spent more on a Vango Nevis 100, which has been excellent in all weathers

[@davidbacon1828]

Thanks Luke.

[@Darignobullseye]

Whoa!!! .. THANK YOU!!

[@snakeclaw]

Would you consider reviewing the decathalon mh100? It appears to be a rock solid budget tent that is probably best suited for colder weather camping.

[@homie-gtv322]

I never had issues with my tent. I have this exsct one and the 3 person MH100 version. Both are good tents. Im in California. Maybe the rain is nicer here. LOL

[@KuntryRD]

So glad that I never pulled the trigger on this tent. That is a dangerous tent. Thanks once again, Luke.

[@ericjudd9603]

thanks Luke

[@wisenber]

I wonder how much of that was leakage versus condensation from the wet ground it sat on? If I were to pitch a roll of waterproof drop cloth as a tarp over damp ground, the underside would be soaked after a day. I'm not saying it's a good tent, but wet dirt under an awning with temperature changes will make the outer wall of a double walled tent wet. However, the walls are supposed to be steep enough fro the condensation to run down the walls instead of dripping on the interior.

[@pixiedixie3682]

Hi Luke. Any thoughts about to review Vango tents? I have one the Helium 1 , very happy with.

[@rushi7312]

I could've bought this product, but I backed of because I use trekking poles and the weight seemed unreasonably important. Glad I did. Still looking for a good, light & made in Europe tent tho. I'm quite tall at 1m90, so around 6.9' I think.

[@dutchbachelor]

Check out the Jack Wolfskin Gossamer. Luke did a test for the 2 person version and it did very well. Excellent value for money. Not actually made in Europe but a European brand.

[@rushi7312]

@@dutchbachelor I will! Thanks!

[@bernielamont825]

Hey Luke, with all that condensation, it's almost like somsbody spent the night inside "completly" sealed up! Hope they brought their floaties and a life jacket! Course you could meet them in the morning with a towel, and a cup of "hot" tasters nasty

[@HWill-iq9sl]

Thank you you are saving me $$$ on too your next video.

[@Glenbard4]

Luke, I want to do some hiking with my son but at 10 he is getting too big to cram into my little Alps Lynx with me. I’m not wealthy and have to budget for all my gear. I know big Agnes is awesome but would take me an extra two months to save for. I’m looking at the Lanshan 2 or Lanshan 2 Pro as affordable options with a decent reputation. I’d be hauling the entire tent so weight is an issue. Can you test one of these?

[@christopherwright4271]

Hey Luke thanks for another genuine review my first serious tent was the Snugpak Bunker 3 person tent I've used that dozens of times here in the Welsh mountains and it has always kept me and my Dog dry for an entire weekend Friday to Monday it rained and it was not an issue. I have a super tent the Pomoly Hex 2 person tent with half inner mesh that's what I've been using recently 5 times so far and it's a dream tent I just need a collapsible Titanium Pomoly Stove to complete the tent as at high altitudes here 6000 metres above sea level it's cold thank goodness for my Snugpak Antarctica RE sleepingbag.

[@NightmareCrab]

test out a robens tent, please. maybe the boulder or lodge series.