READERS COMMENTS

cool test; allot of fun to watch.
Posted: Jan 22, 2010 Starlifter

This test similates exactly what happens when it rains in the south. Horizonal rain from high winds is common. Paul needs to get a life and get off the couch!
Posted: Jan 09, 2010 Bella

LOve the test! that unrealistic water pressure smacking the tents and seams and some still held up well. I'd like to see you add more coin and go for like say mmm 20 min and see if the black diamond ect. still held up.. great test, keep em' coming.
Posted: Jan 03, 2010 Don P

This was a really cool (and cold) test. thank you for your creativity.
Posted: Jan 02, 2010 amazed

I read backpacker mag so I must be a poser too: I’m ok with that. For those of you who are not posers which tent would you choose? The golite? As always gear lab, your testing is not all-inclusive, but it always has useful information. Keep up the good work.
Posted: Dec 29, 2009 Dave A

What's that noise ?
Oh. It's the guys at Golite working overtime.
Posted: Dec 24, 2009 Douger

Hey lighten up! Some times you need to have fun think I might try this with my scout troop! keep up the good work!
Posted: Dec 18, 2009 Scouter

i live right by that, a few blocks how funny
Posted: Dec 17, 2009 marcello

Eh. Not impressed. A real test would be one week of early May in the UP with constant rain/snow/drizzle. But what was really impressive was that cutie with the wand. She can blow my truck clean anytime! Oh and by the way, this RealMan just rolls up in a chunk of stiff canvas and a saddle blanket when it starts getting cold and wet. Tents are for girl scouts and FEMA victims.
Posted: Nov 19, 2009 RealMan

This is only to "simulate" the conditions...this is not a "scientific" test that may take months. It is done to prove a point. If a tent cannot withstand this, then why take it out in real conditions?? And as far as gagaSeattle.....water is water.....and even if you were only somewhat correct....in the worst conditions, your "soft water" is not being forced in at an amazing PSI rate. Good Job Gear Lab. Gives a good start for my decision.
Posted: Nov 08, 2009 JohnnyT

Loved the test.... and I want to do it.... nice job!!!
Posted: Nov 06, 2009 Jeff

Nice tests but what's the price comparison to say a colman Hooligan 3 that has a keep you dry guarantee?
Posted: Nov 04, 2009 Chris W

if backpacker is a poser why are posting on their website and what does that make you also the fact that you think that your opinion matters is also troubling i think that the tests where done on budget and they got thier points across so in conclusion keep your mouths shut about the site and comment on the product only
Posted: Nov 03, 2009 confused

its amazing to me that people have to be so negative. Thank you for your efforts. What a great idea. Like paul Go somewhere else. Bill R where is your magazine and test videos???? Get A life
Posted: Oct 28, 2009 whynot1911

Good call on the Traindodge...awesome band!
Posted: Oct 27, 2009 BionicEarHiker

gaga seattle you are a nob
Posted: Oct 27, 2009 Anonymous

I love how well this duplicates real life conditions...
Posted: Oct 20, 2009 Dylan

i like the beer that snuck in there. i have to admit i agree with the skeptics on this one though. not really my idea of a test, but it does look like a lot of fun, and i suspect thats what its really all about.
Posted: Oct 20, 2009 Mike

Poser magazine my ass! Gear lab is a sick idea and if anything at all, is fun as hell to watch. Good work Ted and Genny!
Posted: Oct 19, 2009 Griztopher

Depending on the municipal water supplying the car wash, the test is probably seriously flawed. How you may ask?...
City water is always harder than rain water and hard water dosen't penetrate nearly as much as soft water which is much 'wetter'. Even in Seattle where are city water was rain not that long ago, by the time it gets to our faucets (or car washes) it's much harder. Rain water is about as soft as water gets and much 'wetter' than harder water.
cheers
Posted: Oct 19, 2009 gagaSeattle

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