Waterproofing A Tent

[SallyA]

I know tents say they are waterproof, but I remember being caught in a tent in the rain and the floor and the sleeping gear on the floor got wet.

How do you make your tent truly waterproof?

[GPER]

First off you want to look for a tent that has a bath tub floor ans that all seams are sealed.

[putbackthatsnook]

all tents need to be seem sealed you can buy seam seal at any wally world.
also use a foot print with your tent this will not only protect the floor of the tent but also make a moisture barrier.
and a double wall tent works best in rain, also known as a rain fly.
its been my experience the single wall tents suck

[peanut]

I would recommend you never get your hopes up. I have been in many different tents and every one of them leaks in some way. I hate when it rains as I always end up wet no matter how hard I try to stay dry.

[kiljoi308]

I also take along an extra tarp that fits over the top of my tent in case it rains. Then I just secure it to the tent pegs.