Craghoppers - 4 Man NosiDefence Kiwi Tent (Colour: Potters Clay)

Polycotton certainly is waterproof - the fibres expand after getting wet and stop water from getting through. We have a polycotton tent that's been through massive storms / prolonged and heavy rainfall (weeks) and stayed completely dry. They generally don't suffer from condensation either. As stated above, it's good practice to keep things away from the material as prolonged contact can cause water to leak through, however, this has never been a problem for us. Compared to all the other numerous, highly rated, top spec, high HH tents we've owned that were made from Polyester etc., our Polycotton is the one that's handled everything. It's much heavier though, so not suitable for backpacking.

craghoppers is good gear, much better than berghaus (imo). Cargo trousers /boots have been better quality. The berghaus Polartec fleeces are great but that's about it. Craghoppers and Berghaus both offer free repairs for life. (edited)

I used a spray on proofer just to help and that made a big difference to the slight misting i was getting on a pure cotton tent. The beauty of all these is you can repair any issues very easily and re proof

Not if looked after properly. They will outlast you

Once you try a poly cotton tents, it's hard to consider buying other ones. So much better

Unless you are back packing (edited)

It's perfectly fine for use in the rain.

However, if you are inside the tent and it starts seriously chucking it down, do NOT touch the inside of the tent with any part of your body as this can create a leak point for water to start dripping in.

You need to wet canvas tents before you use them.

Pitch the Tent:

• Set up your tent in a dry area, ensuring it’s taut and secure.

Lightly Wet the Fabric:

• Use a hose or a spray bottle to lightly dampen the tent fabric. You don’t need to soak it completely; just ensure it’s wet enough for the fibers to swell.

Allow It to Dry:

• Let the tent air dry completely. This process allows the polycotton fibers to expand and close any gaps, enhancing the waterproofing.

Repeat if Necessary:

• If you notice any areas that remain porous after the first seasoning, repeat the process.
  
  Edit - TLDR
  If you're buying a canvas tent, you should do a bit of research before taking it to a festival.  It isn't a throwaway tent, it's a long term purchase

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Never seen the appeal of hotels when I can have a better experience in my own home as that is set up perfectly to cater for me, camping is an adventure and a connection with nature.

Looks amazing, how was it?

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