I typically use a lightweight tarp when backpacking.
I am going car camping with my wife a 3 children and was looking at upgrading my 25 year old Hillary 8 x 10 canvas tent. Even though it was heavy I liked it because it breathes and it is kinda retro. Now it is getting too small.
I was looking at the teepee tents & wigwams on sportsmans guide. I like the concept of them… but, I need to make sure my family is comfortable otherwise they may not have a good time.
I like the teepee because the floor is removable – it would be great for winter camping trips where I can pull it in on a sled. But, the bottom of the door does not close completely and it does not zip on but clips on so it is not completely sealed from creepy crawlies and mosquitoes.
Also, both of them are single walled…the canvas tent is terrible in the rain, it leaks and blows down in strong wind. The wigwam has an 800 denier poly shell with 1000mm coating, the teepee just says is 75 denier shell.
How waterproof do you think these would be?
I suppose as a backup in case of bad rain I could put a tarp over it….
