PU and Silver Coated Camping Tent?

Question

Hi I bought a cheap outdoor camping tent from my local store and the tent leaked in water when heavy rain comes, so decided to get a better one. and I saw two types of coated on the tent and I'm unsure which is the water proof type. there is a Silver coated and a PU Coated. whats the difference?

Answer 1

Camping in rain is best done in a real Canvas Tent.  Be sure to spray the outside of the tent with Silicone spray or wax, which is what keeps them water proof.  Be sure to dry them out before packing them away.

Polyester tents are the next best material to resist water.

Answer 2

canvas tents leak. you want to look for coated nylon and look for a bath tub floor and factory taped seams.