Three lessons for me:
1) Just because your tent used to be waterproof doesn't mean it's still waterproof. Thankfully I had an ez-up with me and could upgrade "Camp Humble" to "Camp Taj-Ma-Humble." (It would later be upgraded to Camp Taj-Ma-Humble 2.0 and 2.5 at later events).
2) Just because your rain jacket used to be waterproof doesn't mean it's still waterproof. On the subject, check your spare rain jacket as well.
3) Just because your boots used to be waterproof doesn't mean they're still waterproof. This was the most painful lesson = immersion foot SUCKS. Not having dry boots and dry socks really put a damper on my OEE event.
In short, tent camping in a hurricane in a backpacker's tent is like taking a knife to a gun fight. Seriously considering a better tent - or a trailer - for next year. Already picked up new rain gear, although eventually I need to pick up better rain gear. New boots are also on the list.
1) Just because your tent used to be waterproof doesn't mean it's still waterproof. Thankfully I had an ez-up with me and could upgrade "Camp Humble" to "Camp Taj-Ma-Humble." (It would later be upgraded to Camp Taj-Ma-Humble 2.0 and 2.5 at later events).
2) Just because your rain jacket used to be waterproof doesn't mean it's still waterproof. On the subject, check your spare rain jacket as well.
3) Just because your boots used to be waterproof doesn't mean they're still waterproof. This was the most painful lesson = immersion foot SUCKS. Not having dry boots and dry socks really put a damper on my OEE event.
In short, tent camping in a hurricane in a backpacker's tent is like taking a knife to a gun fight. Seriously considering a better tent - or a trailer - for next year. Already picked up new rain gear, although eventually I need to pick up better rain gear. New boots are also on the list.