galatea
Has anyone camped at Emma Wood State Beach? and if so, are we allowed to camp in tents there? I made a reservation for a group camp because there's going to be about 20 people going, but I heard that only self contained vehicles are allowed. Thanks.
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I have never camped there, but my California camping book states that tents as well as RV's are allowed, but you must bring your own water. That is probably why you were told it is only for RV'S. It has 94 sites for tents or RV's with great views of the ocean and lots of tide pool exploring too. In my camp book, it is rated a 8 out of 10 for the view. Dogs are allowed on leash too.
I have never camped there, but my California camping book states that tents as well as RV's are allowed, but you must bring your own water. That is probably why you were told it is only for RV'S. It has 94 sites for tents or RV's with great views of the ocean and lots of tide pool exploring too. In my camp book, it is rated a 8 out of 10 for the view. Dogs are allowed on leash too.
WaterPROOF tent for camping on ocean beach?
Bonghuffer
Does coleman or any more respected tent makers offer an already waterproofed tent to withstand multi-hour downpours?
I'm sure that Coleman is like the Huffy/Murray of camping gear, so any camping pros out there please let me know whom for to be looking.
Already got reservations, thanks. Had a great old tent heirloomed, lent it to a friend who lent it to a friend... Now we realize that we need a new one and dropping a half thousand on one that we plan on using twice a year is tough right now. The coleman that she got has a way-too-small fly and seems as waterproof as my tee shirts. She's returning it as soon as it dries out. How are Eureka brand tents? Worth buying, seam-sealing and fly-sealing?
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There is no tent that is completely "waterproof". Coleman is a leader in family camping tent gear and their products are treated and seams factory sealed for weather protection so they have a "weather protection guarantee" but that is vague at best. Any tent for it to have good resistance to the weather must be set up correctly and all seams sealed and the material rated or coated with water resistance material. I find that higher end tents have better designs for weather protection and dome style tents the best overall design. Again Coleman meets that need. Here is an article to help you choose a quality tent,
http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/family-base-camping-tent.html
Now you stated you are interested in beach camping. First if you don't have reservations now forget it all beach camping in the state of california is by reservation only 6 months in advance. Next beaches are naturally humid and tents are always damp inside and out in any weather situation specially at night . To help with that you need a tent with very good ventilation. Again Coleman tents meet that need.
@Eureka is no different than Coleman except for tent designs they use the same comparable materials and methods of construction or weather proofing, it's comparing apples to oranges
There is no tent that is completely "waterproof". Coleman is a leader in family camping tent gear and their products are treated and seams factory sealed for weather protection so they have a "weather protection guarantee" but that is vague at best. Any tent for it to have good resistance to the weather must be set up correctly and all seams sealed and the material rated or coated with water resistance material. I find that higher end tents have better designs for weather protection and dome style tents the best overall design. Again Coleman meets that need. Here is an article to help you choose a quality tent,
http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/family-base-camping-tent.html
Now you stated you are interested in beach camping. First if you don't have reservations now forget it all beach camping in the state of california is by reservation only 6 months in advance. Next beaches are naturally humid and tents are always damp inside and out in any weather situation specially at night . To help with that you need a tent with very good ventilation. Again Coleman tents meet that need.
@Eureka is no different than Coleman except for tent designs they use the same comparable materials and methods of construction or weather proofing, it's comparing apples to oranges
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