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My tent flooded in a surprise downpour at Lake Tahoe
I was camping at Fallen Leaf Lake last year and a storm rolled in fast. I woke up at 2 AM with a cold puddle under my sleeping bag because my cheap tent's floor seam gave out. The next day, I spent $180 on a tent with a higher hydrostatic head rating and taped seams. Anyone have a favorite trick for a quick ground check before you pitch for the night?
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kai65712d ago
Oh man, that's the worst feeling! Just a quick note, Fallen Leaf is actually right next to Tahoe, not in it. That area gets crazy weather! My go-to trick is to just press my hand flat on the ground where the tent will go. If any water seeps up around your palm, it's too wet and you'll get soaked. A footprint tarp is a lifesaver too.
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diana15512d ago
Press your hand flat on the ground" seems like overkill to me. I've set up on damp grass plenty of times and been fine. A little moisture doesn't mean you're gonna get soaked, it just means the ground is, you know, ground. That tarp trick is for people who pack for every worst case scenario.
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