A fabric's waterproof properties are measured using a rating called its hydrostatic head. If a tent has a hydrostatic head of 3000mm it means that a 3 metre column of water can be placed on its surface before any drops will show through the underside of the fabric. (The Ministry of Defence in the UK classifies fabric with a hydrostatic head of 800mm+ as waterproof).

The floor of the octagon 8 has been given a texture that helps in the water repellency and keeps you dry even during rainy nights. Is the Octagon 8 good for camping in winter or only summer time use? There are many other factors which influence the performance of tent in tough weather conditions. Coleman use the latest technology and a rigorous testing regime to ensure that we keep you protected at all times - whatever the weather.This tent is made of high-quality materials and offers lots of space inside. It stands on poles to provide a bigger living space, so it’s perfect for large tents with multiple people present. It took my family about 20 minutes on our first go, although that didn’t include staking out the tent. Very easy to pitch, it doesn't need the perfect angle guy lines that a lot of tents seem to need these days. It has seen us through three weeks of windy weather, one of those extremely wet, but no leaks so far.

The Coleman Octagon 8 tent comes with an easy-to-lay-on-the-floor mat that makes it very comfortable for lying and sitting down. WeatherTec™+ 2000mm:Weather resistant Fabrics - Specially designed, treated material repels water and protects you and your gear.Seams are taped to prevent water from entering the tent through needle holes.Inverted groundsheet seams keep water out.Increased protection with large zipper cuffs and inverted zippers. Coleman'sstrong polyethylene groundsheets have welded seams, sealing out water.A measure of the waterproof coating of the outer fabric of the tent (the higher the number, the better the water protection) - "waterproof" generally known as 1500mm.The blue Cortes Octagon tent is ideal for festivals, weekends away or family holidays this tent can sleep up to 8 people thanks to its spacious design, easy set up compact storage. Although the Coleman Cortes Octagon 8 tent can deal with wet weather and high winds. Due to the tents structural integrity, we don’t recommend this tent for extreme weather. With that said, the shape of the tent is perfect for storing gear. Regardless of how much gear you bring, the single-room tent has a design that is always spacious. The tent has a unique octagon shape that makes it the ideal spacious living space for panoramic views. Without further ado, let’s get started. The Coleman Brand