Effects of Inclement Weather on a Tent

Tents are shelters that keeps us away from all kind of weather like rain, snow, lightning and wind. But what about the tent itself?

Rain: Rainwater can gather on the tent material and cause ‘ponding’ or ‘water pocketing’ under certain weather, specifically if the tent is not set up or tensioned properly. The extra weight from the water will certainly trigger the tent to sag and ponding will certainly remain to become worse. The weight can destroy the tent material and/or the poles, pole plates and baseplates to sink into the soil. In addition, extremely saturated soil will cause the stakes to lose their holding power. Losing tension from the stakes will cause poles to become unstable, thereby making the structure harmful.

Wind: Wind or wind with rain can cause the stress of the tent to change by loosening ratchet assemblies, pulling stakes, or causing the poles to move or sink. It is essential to do regular upkeep checks and maintain correct tension on the tent top at all times, particularly if weather are such that cogs are starting to loosen.

Lightning: Immediately evacuate the tent until the possibility of a lightning strike is not present.

Snow: Tents, canopies, structures, and shelters are not manufactured to withstand heavy snow loading. These products need to not be used if snow of any kind is present or anticipated, and guest should be evacuated immediately in case of snow load collapse.