The rainfly only extends about halfway down on all sides, leaving the lower portion of the tent body exposed, and you won’t find any sealed seams to help keep water out. While the tarp-like material on the bathtub floor didn’t allow water to soak through, the rest of the tent’s construction was a major let-down. We experienced one moderately rainy night in the Sundome and awoke to find a number of puddles on the ozark trail 4 person dome tent inside of the tent floor. Our best guess is that the water ran down the rainfly, made contact with the tent body, and then proceeded to leak through the seam where the wall is sewn to the bathtub floor. All in all, we were pretty disappointed in its wet weather performance. If you think you’ll experience rain on your camping adventures, you get what you pay for here and it’s probably best to look elsewhere.
If you’re planning regular camping trips, then maybe you could calculate the tent’s cost per use when considering a higher price tag. Features such as a pop up or lightweight design, or 6-person waterproof tent, may be worth investing in to ensure you make the most of your precious vacation time. Once you’ve invested in the right instant 6-person tent, then it’s easy to get set up super fast once you arrive at your chosen campground. Models include the Mobihome instant tent and the Core and Ayamaya pop up tents.
You can sort your essentials inside the vestibule which offers convenient storage. If you’re in a hurry, this 4 to 6 peron tent will work for you because it can be set up fast. It’s a great option for families and comes with excellent reviews. Although this tent is an excellent option for warm weather, it doesn’t work very well for cold weather conditions. The Sundome can be too cold as the temperature drops, so you might need to bring extra covers or an electric blanket. The mesh design is suitable for warm trips, especially if you get too hot at night.
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Firstly, this tent has a separate vestibule area, and I find this super useful. It creates a barrier between sleeping occupants the weather, and bugs, for a start. It can also act as a storage area – or somewhere for the dog to sleep.