10 Best Waterproof Tents In 2020

A waterproof groundsheet, covered seams, welded corners, and a rainfly enable the Coleman Montana to withstand even the heaviest of downpours. Rated for 35+ MPH winds, it’s also sturdy enough to remain standing in the face of a storm. The spacious 8-person capacity makes it the best rainproof tents for keeping a family or group of campers protected from the rain. With an impressive 6 ft. 2 in. headroom, it’s also the best option for tall campers.  

Design and Setup

Side windows, a screen roof, and a ground vent ensure the tent doesn’t get stuffy when it’s hot and humid. The windows are angled so you don’t have to close them when it’s raining. This tent also features a door awning, a hinged door design, and a zipper opening for running an electric cord. Setup is pretty straight forward and takes about 15 minutes.

Featuring a bathtub floor, welded corners, inverted seams, an integrated rainfly, and darkroom technology, the Coleman 4-person cabin tent is the best tent for rain and heat. When camping in the summer heat, the darkroom technology blocks 90% of sunlight reducing heat build-up inside the tent. What else makes it an exceptional rain tent is the instant set up in 60 seconds.

Design and Setup

For ventilation, it features top vents, roll-up window flaps, and a vented rainfly. With the instant setup design, one person can have the tent up in a minute. The poles come pre-assembled and all you have to do is unfold, extend, and secure the tent. The takedown is just as simple.

Boasting a welded bathtub floor, covered seams, and a rainfly, Coleman Sundome tent is one of the best tents for heavy rain. Rated for 35+ mph winds, this tent can take you through the worst of rainstorms. A wide range of sizes (2 to 6-person) and an affordable price has made it one of the most popular tents for camping.

Design and Setup

Since it is made with warm weather camping in mind, it also provides great ventilation through the screen panels and ground vents. An E-port offers a convenient opening for running electrical cables. Continuous pole sleeves, a pin-and-ring system, and a snag-free suspension make setup a breeze.

When camping in warm conditions, Coleman Evanston 8-person dome tent provides excellent ventilation and rain protection. With welded floors and inverted seams, water-resistant zipper flaps, and the included rainfly, this tent excels at keeping you dry when the outside is raining buckets. In warm and dry conditions, the screen room provides a comfortable and bug-free area to lounge and sleep in.

Design and Setup

As a warm weather tent for camping, it features windows awnings that allow you to have the windows open without rain and bugs getting in. Redesigned poles and guy-out triangles make the frame strong enough to withstand strong winds. While it isn’t a waterproof pop up tent for camping, it goes up quick and easy thanks to the snag-free poles system. The dome shape provides ample ceiling height allowing even a 6 feet tall camper to stand comfortably.

Abco Tech pop up tent is the lightest (3.7 pounds) and the most affordable rain tent on this list. Designed to provide ventilation and protection from light rain showers and intense sun rays, it’s a fantastic tent for beach and fair weather camping. Set up over a ground tarp and covered with a rainfly, it can also provide protection from heavier downpours.

Design and Setup

This tent also offers UV protection and with mesh ventilation on all sides, ventilation is a breeze. The mesh openings have an outer nylon layer you can roll up when you want airflow and visibility and roll down when you want rain protection and privacy. Being a pop up tent, The Abco pops open in a blink. Secured to the grass with the provided tent pegs, it holds up in moderate winds. 

A fast pitch design, a spacious interior and a screened porch make Coleman Steel Creek 6-person dome tent one of the best waterproof family tents. Waterproof bottom and rainfly, inverted seams and weather resistant zipper cuffs ensure the interior of the tent will remain bone dry even in torrential rain while the strong frame with guy-out triangles make the tent sturdy enough to withstand 35+ MPH winds.  

Design and Setup

With the screened-in room and closeable windows, ventilation isn’t an issue. Thanks to the extended window awnings, you can even keep the windows open without letting in rain. Everything about this tent is well thought out. It features an E-port for electrical cables and the guy lines are reflective so you won’t trip at night. With the color coded poles and fast pitch design, setup takes 7 minutes.  

The feather-light weight and compact packed size make Featherstone 2 person 3000mm tent a top-rated tent for backpacking, thru-hiking, mountaineering, bike packing, and beach camping. With factory taped seams, bathtub floor design, and flysheet and tent floor with a 3000mm waterproof rating, you can rest assured this tent will keep out the rain. You also get a waterproof footprint for extra protection.

Design and Setup

The rainfly, footprint, and poles weigh a mere 3.8lbs and pack down small enough to fit in a backpacking pack. Even though this tent is feather-light, double wall fabric, strong aluminum stakes, and guy lines ensure it is stone-strong in stormy weather. Micro-mesh fabric enhances breathability and reduces condensation. The one-piece pole system makes pitching the tent a breeze.

Made up of a waterproof flysheet with a 4000mm HH rating, a waterproof groundsheet with a 5000mm HH rating, and sealed seams, the Weanas double layer tent is one of the best tents for rain. You can count on it to keep you dry even in a heavy downpour. Reviews by backpackers and campers attest to its waterproof performance. High-strength aluminum poles ensure the tent can hold up in stormy weather.

Design and Setup

The 2-person size weighs a mere 4.5 pounds making it fantastic hiking, motorcycling, and backpacking tent. One person can install the tent easily and quickly. The tent fabric is a 210T polyester while the groundsheet is a tough 150D anti-tear polyester. Airy mesh on the interior ensures the interior of the tent is comfortable and condensation free.   

Easy and fast setup and takedown by one person make Night Cat waterproof pop up tent the best waterproof tent for solo hiking, hunting, or camping trips. A double layer construction with a 2500mm waterproof PU coating, taped seams, and a ground tarp ensure this tent is rainproof. Thanks to the wide base, strong fiberglass poles, metal stakes, and firm nylon ropes, the tent is also strong enough to withstand strong wind and rainstorms.

Design and Setup

The Night Cat rain tent offers two style options: the heavy rainproof tent with a tarp is ideal for heavy downpours, while the light water-resistant option with 5 windows is great for warm-weather camping. Being a pop-up tent, set up and take down is a breeze. A nice feature is that you can easily remove the rainfly and use it as a separate shelter or pavilion. The large windows and doors make the tent well ventilated without letting in bugs.

A lightweight tent that packs down small enough to fit in a backpack, Teton Sports Ultra 4-person dome tent is a great tent for backpacking, hiking, and mountaineering. With a fitted waterproof rainfly, heat taped seams, high bathtub floor, and the footprint included, this tent can face heavy downpours and extended rain with no leaks. The two-pole dome design enables it to stand up to 50 or 60mph winds.

Design and Setup

Double-wall construction, 360-degree ventilation and the ability to work well in temperatures, as low as -40ºF make it a solid 3-season tent that can provide protection from all elements – from snow and hail to sunlight. Set up and take down are easy and quick thanks to the quick-release buckles and clip-in rainfly. The dome shape and the ridge pole system provide sufficient headroom for even tall campers.