What is the Best Waterproof Rating for Tents?
Posted by Daniel Walton on 17th Nov 2025
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What Is the Best Waterproof Rating for Tents?
Key Takeaways
A tent's waterproof rating, or Hydrostatic Head (HH), measures how much water pressure (in mm) the fabric can resist before it leaks.
A 2,000-3,000mm rating handles light summer showers. For typical, unpredictable UK family camping, you need a 5,000mm rating for reliable protection.
A high HH rating is vital, bu
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