Noah's 12....can you give me real use stories?

**grannypat** · 08-07-2015, 19:59

In a real downpour mine has some misting. Still, it was worth the money. I left it hanging in the woods quite a bit and would just go out to sleep without the hassle of set up and take down. After that heavy use, I've re-waterproofed it and it is good to go.

**Campdavid** · 08-07-2015, 20:30

Originally Posted by grannypat

In a real downpour mine has some misting. Still, it was worth the money. I left it hanging in the woods quite a bit and would just go out to sleep without the hassle of set up and take down. After that heavy use, I've re-waterproofed it and it is good to go.

Thanks! Good to know. BTW....what did you use to "re-waterproof" it?

**Campdavid** · 08-07-2015, 20:32

Originally Posted by Boston

I highly doubt the Kelty Tarp is only rated to 450mm hydrostatic head pressure. Minimum rating to be considered waterproof is at least 1000mm by most standards. Probably it is 4500mm, and the spec you read had a typo. Where did you find that anyway?

Like Bubba wrote....I got the info from Kelty's website. Go figure.

**Campdavid** · 08-07-2015, 20:36

Thanks for all the comments folks. Looking forward to my trip and straying dry while there!

**Campdavid** · 08-07-2015, 20:38

Now maybe you guys could help me with this....how to deal with the bogey man? Was in the smokies the past week....cabin in the woods. Have a feeling northern Minnesota will be even darker at night!

**2ply** · 08-07-2015, 20:57

After several years of use mine started misting in heavy rain. I used a can of Atsko Silicone Water Guard from wallyworld, one can on each side, and haven't had a problem since.

**Jerry** · 08-07-2015, 21:05

Real world experience,
I have owned a 12x12 for a little over 5 years, and have loved every bit of it. I have been in down pours, gentle rain, and mist.
In October of 2012 I had the grand opportunity to sit through a storm that had 50 mph winds, 3 inches of rain, and hail.....the Noah's tarp worked perfectly.
I am heading to the boundry waters in June of 2016, and you can bet i am taking the Noah.....
Jerry

**grannypat** · 08-07-2015, 21:31

Originally Posted by Campdavid

Thanks! Good to know. BTW....what did you use to "re-waterproof" it?

It was a spray I got at Wal-mart. Took two cans. Probably the same stuff 2Ply used.

**ramblefeet** · 08-07-2015, 23:51

Originally Posted by Campdavid

Now maybe you guys could help me with this....how to deal with the bogey man? Was in the smokies the past week....cabin in the woods. Have a feeling northern Minnesota will be even darker at night!

Just wait till you start to hear the moaning sound coming from the piney woods around 1am...