Safe to sleep...?

Question

Is it safe to sleep in a tent during a lightning storm?

Answer 1

Of course not.

Answer 2

If the poles are made out of metal, probably not but it's better than under a tree.

Answer 3

Okay, it is honostly not. But I have slept in a tent through a couple of lightning storms and, while it is not safe, your not in an extreme amount of danger as long as you place your tent in a good spot. For example, if you tent is in the middle of a large, flat field, then it is very dangerous because you are the tallest thing around, but if you have a good amount of tree cover, its not AS dangerous because the lightning is more likely to hit the tallest thing. However, while it is certainly do-able to camp during a storm (and usually cant be avoided), it is much safer to sleep on a clear night. (plus, on a clear night you can watch the stars)

Answer 4

I don't know what she's talking about!!! I've slept in a tent during countless lightning storms and I'm still here!

Answer 5

Yes it is safe, as safe as sleeping in your own house and perhaps safer being lightning strikes the tallest object. I have been camping in tents for over 47 years and during that time in many lighting storms. Such has many of my fellow campers. I will suggest you not set your tent up in an open field nor in a dip.

Answer 6

unless you define suicide as safe, then yes.