I think many of us have been rained out while camping in our younger days,before we had the responsibility of having to worry about others staying dry in the tent we're camping out in.
Through the years,one really learns by trial & error if he/she don't take the advice of others when setting up a tent proper,but one way or another,we all do eventually learn,that's if camping takes to our blood of course,then every trip that follows afterwards seems to be more comfortable than the last.
If you're looking for the best family waterproof tent,the last thing you want to do is buy one at a Walmart,or some Target Store.
Those tents are junk,and are not waterproof,except good for keeping the water in the tent,once it gets in...Go figure?
If you know for sure it's not going to rain,or 10 mph + winds,sure those cheap tents can do the job,but you're sh-it out of luck if it does.
Camping for a weekend,or the week?..Have fun drying out a big family tent.Make sure to have rags with for soaking up the water,and cloths line along to hang your sleeping bags,and other gear.
Putting up those cheap tents are no fun either,especially those large family tents.
The poles are of low quality,just as the fabric is,and the stitching of those cheap family tents at Walmart make a person wonder if they are even bug proof.Those dam no seeums don't need much.
If you want a good waterproof family tent,choose a Eureka model.
They are more expensive,but it will be the last family tent you ever have to buy.
No tent in the world is 100% waterproof,in order to be that,it would have to be like rubber,and a person could suffocate to death with the windows closed in it...You'd see people using them for swimming,so get that notion out of your head.
What makes Eureka better,and more rain proof than the cheaper brands,is the fabric is woven more closely,so it repels water better,and breaths to make a comfortable enviroment in the tent.What's more important than that,is the seams have a better stitching,and are closer together than those cheap tents.Water has a heck of a time getting in.
The poles are better,and more durable,and what's even better,the Eureka tents are lighter in weight then those cheap ones.
Eureka has alot of styles of family tents to choose from.So you can pick a size that's right for you.
They have small family tents,to huge ones for several kids,and the parents of course.
The best camping family waterproof tents are a Eureka.
You can check out the various models above here,because I have no idea what size you're looking for.I don't know the size of your family.
The only pointer I can think of presently,is always try to get a tent a little more than you need.We use it for storage also,so if a few of you are sleeping in a big family tent,just know it's all of you,and a few duffle bags as well,coats,jackets,and other gear you want to keep dry,and safe from the eliments.
Not just keeping your gear out of the rain,but the sun also.The sun wears out gear as well,it slowly eats away at the fabric in time.As the wind,and the rain.
So it's also your storage,and having extra room for your gear is a must.
A waterproof family camping tent is achievable,just make sure it's a Eureka,and use a bottle of that seam sealer on the tent seams,and it should be ready to go.
You can also use a few cans of that scotch guard.
And NO..Buying a cheap Walmart tent,and some scotch guard to save a few bucks won't save you money...A big waste of scotch guard :)
Go Eureka!!
You won't be sorry you did!
