Does a Tent Need a Fly?

Is A Rain Fly Necessary? In the summer months, you really only need a rain fly if you are expecting it to rain soon. Rain flys will keep in heat that would normally rise out of the top of your tent so it will be hotter inside of the tent in summer months with a rain fly off.

What is the purpose of a tent fly?

In basic terms, a fly is a tent without walls. Purpose-made stand-alone flies are also sometimes referred to as bivouacs, bivvies, tarpaulins, or hootchies. Flies are generally used for keeping moisture (such as condensation or rain) or sun off people while they eat, rest or sleep.

Do tents come with rain fly?

Most tents come from the factory with a waterproof rain fly, but over time, they'll lose their waterproofness. ... One way to make sure your tent won't leak on you is to apply a waterproofing treatment and use seam sealer on the fly. Give it plenty of time to dry before taking it camping.