Gear Review
It aint 100% ..........yet
By rttryi
Ranked #884 - Tents
March 15, 2006
I bought the tempest under the assumption that it was 100% waterproof like all the ads say it is, but when I got it home and read the instructions it says in order to be 100% waterproof all the main seams need to be sealed, inside and out. And it takes about 4 passes to do it. And each time it is supposed to dry before adding another pass. I spent about 2 and a half hours on one pass on the outside alone. By my calculations its gonna take me a week and a lot of hours just to seal a $500 tent that is supposed to be 100% waterproof.
View Details: Black Diamond Tempest Tent 2-Person 4-Season
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Toddtex
- Freestanding:
- Yes
- Poles:
- 4
- Pole Material:
- Easton Aluminum 7075-E9 .340in
- Doors:
- 2
- Clip/ Sleeve:
- Internal clip
- Floor Space:
- 44sq ft
- Interior Height:
- 44in
- Vestibule Space:
- 13sq ft
- Seam Sealed:
- Yes
- Bathtub Floor:
- Yes
- Packed Size:
- 7 x 19in
- Weight:
- 6lb 12oz
- Recommended Use:
- Mountaineering, winter camping
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.


