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I believe that the Bear Lake is an Outwell tent?

Unfortunately there are loads of comments on this site about leaking Outwells.

Secondly, I understand that the Bear Lake is made of canvas?

Years ago, it was the practice to 'Weather' the canvas fabric BEFORE you took it for a camping trip! This was done by erecting & pegging out the tent & then to give it a real soaking with a hose. You then let it dry out. Repeat if required! By this time the fabric will have shrunk & become water-proof! Early Denim trousers used to by shrunk to fit the wearer in much the same way!

Perhaps if you put the tent up at home & try this you should notice the leaks stopping! If not, then take it back!!!

But all the same, do remember that Outwells have a history of leaking!

perhaps, Outwell do not make it clear! that such tents in there canvas range need to be proofed by buyers before they do attempt trips?

not a cheap bit of kit this, amazing if such is not given in BIG INSTRUCTIONS to buyers. both with years of experience or new campers.