Floorless Shelter Failures??

[Ryan Avery]

I only buy gear based on influencer reviews . I especially focus on the influencers that review products while wearing a branded t shirt and hat of the brand they are reviewing.

You would have great insight into how many Kifaru Tipis had issues. Let's hear it. Outside of zippers, I bet not many.

The truth is this influencer is full of shit, but people just keep buying into it.

 

[ozyclint]

That sleeve is a great idea. I haven’t had the issue you’re describing, but I’m wondering if it’s worth having a sleeve anyway.

My mate was camping in his supertarp with stove on the same night and had the same problem.

The sleeve will be used when windy conditions are expected.

 

[deadend88]

Here's my Sawtooth before the flash flood....

Here's my Sawtooth after the flash flood...

Can't even be classified as a failure...doesn't matter what shelter I had, it was going to go down stream.
Other than being a tad dusty once dried out, still in perfect condition.

 

[Hnthrdr]

My old seek 4 man has held up really well in the wind, snow, and rain, not sure how it could fail? Maybe under a ton of heavy wet snow, or if I set it up wrong?

 

[LongWayAround]

I had my center pole of the tipi bend under heavy snow while I was away for a couple of days.

Sheet flow from heavy rain under the fly a couple of times.

I also started a grass fire inside the tipi while messing with a wood stove once.

None of which would I call a "failure "

 

[thegrouse]

Monsoon season with shifting winds and pouring rain. Was tough to keep floor dry