Answer: Although our floor material is heavier than any other tents in their category, a custom footprint is cheap insurance against damage to your waterproof floor, especially if you camp on hard dirt or sandy conditions. Custom footprints for both the Pamo Valley and Temescal Creek Tents are available through our dealers. If you choose to use a standard tarp, just be sure it does not extend out past the tent walls, and scoop rainwater under your tent! You'll still stay dry, but your tent will take extra long to properly dry before packing.

Answer: Most tent manufacturers save money by not tape sealing the tent body seams or coating the material, and provide a full coverage rainfly to protect the tent in foul weather - the result is highly reduced air circulation, no visibility around camp, and generally a humid, damp tent interior. Paha Que' goes the extra step with factory tapes sealed seams on the tent floor, body and rainfly, and coats all tent material with a 1500 mil. waterproof coating. The result - excellent ventilation, visibility and tent door access. No more dripping wet tent walls on cold wet nights, or unbearable humidity during a summer rain storm.

Answer: Although we highly recommend that you stake down the four corners, the tents will free-stand in winds under 10-15mph. It is prudent to throw out a few guy lines in any weather however - there is nothing worse than fumbling with guy lines and stakes at 2am when that unexpected storm creeps up.

Answer: The Pamo Valley and Temescal Creek Tents are standard equipped with one set of awning poles. Additional sets can be purchased by calling us toll free at 888.700.TENT (8368).

Answer: Average set up time for either tent is about 10 minutes with two people, perhaps a few minutes longer your first time. Set up is traditional and simple. We highly recommend that you do a "dry run" in your yard or the local park to familiarize yourself with the procedure, before setting out on your trip!

Answer: Both tents are extremely roomy and airy, due to their vertical walls and tremendous headspace. The Temescal Creek (8' x 7' x 5.5' headroom I corners, 7' peak) is a cozy 4 person tent. The Pamo Valley (10' x 10' x 6.5' headroom in corners, 8.5' peak) is a very comfortable and roomy 4-6 person tent. Your choice should be based on how many people and how much gear you will have inside the tent at one time.

Answer: You never have to use liquid seam sealer on your Paha Qué tents. Ours are the only tents in their category with 100% factory tape sealed seams on the floor, body and rainfly, to ensure 100% waterproof performance.