{"id":1596,"date":"2026-04-13T02:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teepee-tent.com\/?p=1596"},"modified":"2026-04-13T16:39:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T00:39:49","slug":"why-does-your-tent-leak-every-time-enter-exit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teepee-tent.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/13\/why-does-your-tent-leak-every-time-enter-exit\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Not the Tent \u2014 Why It Leaks When You Enter and Exit"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@400;600;700&family=Source+Serif+4:wght@400;600&display=swap');<br \/>\n.entry-content,.nv-content-wrap{font-family:'Source Serif 4',Georgia,serif!important;font-size:17px!important;line-height:1.85!important;color:#2c2c2c!important;background:#f9f7f2!important;padding:40px!important;border-radius:12px!important;margin:20px auto!important;max-width:800px!important}<br 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img{max-width:100%!important;border-radius:12px!important;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(27,67,50,0.15)!important}<br \/>\n.entry-content hr,.nv-content-wrap hr,.tt-rule{border:none!important;border-top:1px solid #c8e6c9!important;margin:24px 0!important;opacity:0.5!important}<br \/>\n@media(max-width:768px){.entry-content,.nv-content-wrap{padding:20px!important;margin:10px!important}h1.title{font-size:1.6em!important}}<br \/>\n<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"tt-h2\">Part 1: The More Careful You Are, The Wetter It Gets<\/h2>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">You&#8217;ve probably had one of those nights:<\/p>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">It&#8217;s raining outside. You&#8217;ve been super careful:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"tt-list\">\n \t<li>Moving slowly when entering and exiting<\/li>\n \t<li>Not touching the inner tent<\/li>\n \t<li>Taking off your shoes gently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">But the next morning:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nYour tent is somehow wetter than before\n\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">You might even think:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\n&#8220;I&#8217;ve been so careful \u2014 why is this still happening?&#8221;\n\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">Most people blame the tent:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"tt-list\">\n \t<li>The tent is faulty<\/li>\n \t<li>The waterproofing isn&#8217;t working<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">But here&#8217;s the thing:<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"tt-blockquote\"><strong>The problem isn&#8217;t whether you&#8217;re paying attention \u2014 it&#8217;s what you&#8217;re paying attention to.<\/strong><\/blockquote>\n\n<hr class=\"tt-rule\" \/>\n\n<h2 class=\"tt-h2\">Part 2: There Are Two Completely Different Ways Water Gets In<\/h2>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">In camping, water enters your tent in only two ways:<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"tt-h3\">Path A: Water &#8220;Seeps&#8221; From Outside (Waterproofing Issue)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">Things like:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"tt-list\">\n \t<li>Fabric isn&#8217;t waterproof enough<\/li>\n \t<li>Seams are leaking<\/li>\n \t<li>Ground water pooling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nThis is covered in our other article &#8220;How to Read Tent Waterproof Ratings \u2014 Why People Buy &#8216;High Waterproof&#8217; Tents and Still Get Wet&#8221;\n\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"tt-h3\">Path B: Water You &#8220;Bring In&#8221; (Usage Issue)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">Like:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"tt-list\">\n \t<li>Rain coming in when you open the door<\/li>\n \t<li>Water on your shoes<\/li>\n \t<li>Dripping from your raincoat<\/li>\n \t<li>Water on your hands splashing in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\n<strong>This article covers this type<\/strong>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nMost beginners make this mistake: They treat Path B as if it&#8217;s Path A\n\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"tt-rule\" \/>\n\n<h2 class=\"tt-h2\">Part 3: A Detail You Might Not Notice: Rain Doesn&#8217;t Fall &#8220;Straight Down&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">Most people imagine rain falling:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nStraight down, vertically\n\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">But with any wind at all, the reality is:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\n<strong>Rain moves at an angle<\/strong>\n\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"tt-h3\">This leads to something critical:<\/h3>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">If your tent door:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nFaces directly into the wind\n\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">Then when you open that door, you&#8217;re essentially:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\n<strong>Making your tent a &#8220;rain catcher&#8221;<\/strong>\n\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"tt-h3\">A Simple Way to Check<\/h3>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">Next time it rains, notice:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"tt-list\">\n \t<li>Does rain hit one side of the tent more than the other?<\/li>\n \t<li>Are there directional water stains on the ground?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nThat side is probably your &#8220;windward side&#8221; \u2014 the side taking the full force of the rain\n\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"tt-rule\" \/>\n\n<figure class=\"tt-figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/teepee-tent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wind-driven-rain-tent-illustration.jpg\" alt=\"wind-driven-rain-tent-illustration.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<hr class=\"tt-rule\" \/>\n\n<h2 class=\"tt-h2\">Part 4: Why &#8220;Opening the Door Slowly&#8221; Actually Lets More Water In<\/h2>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">A lot of people think:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\n&#8220;Opening the door slowly is safer&#8221;\n\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">But in real camping situations, this logic often works against you.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"tt-h3\">What&#8217;s happening?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">When you open the door slowly:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"tt-list\">\n \t<li>The door stays half-open for longer<\/li>\n \t<li>The opening stays exposed<\/li>\n \t<li>Wind and rain have time to get inside<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nResult:\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\n<strong>More total water gets in, not less<\/strong>\n\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"tt-h3\">The better approach is actually:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\n<strong>Short duration + small opening + controlled<\/strong>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"tt-rule\" \/>\n\n<h2 class=\"tt-h2\">Part 5: The Vestibule Isn&#8217;t About Space \u2014 It&#8217;s About &#8220;Action Separation&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">Most people think the vestibule is:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nA place to store shoes\n\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">But a more accurate way to think about it:<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"tt-blockquote\"><strong>The vestibule is a tool that separates &#8220;wet actions&#8221; from &#8220;dry space&#8221;<\/strong><\/blockquote>\n<figure class=\"tt-figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/teepee-tent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tent-vestibule-structure-diagram.jpg\" alt=\"tent-vestibule-structure-diagram.jpg\" width=\"603\" height=\"355\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<hr class=\"tt-rule\" \/>\n\n<h3 class=\"tt-h3\">What are &#8220;wet actions&#8221;?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">These actions all bring in water:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"tt-list\">\n \t<li>Taking off a raincoat<\/li>\n \t<li>Setting down shoes<\/li>\n \t<li>Removing a hat<\/li>\n \t<li>Shaking off water<\/li>\n \t<li>Handling wet gear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"tt-h3\">If these happen inside the inner tent:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nThe inner tent will get wet (it&#8217;s only a matter of time)\n\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"tt-h3\">If these happen in the vestibule:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nThe inner tent can stay dry long-term\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nSo the key isn&#8217;t whether you have a vestibule:\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\n<strong>It&#8217;s whether you&#8217;re doing the right actions in the right place<\/strong>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"tt-rule\" \/>\n\n<h2 class=\"tt-h2\">Part 6: A Simple But Effective Way to Judge<\/h2>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">You can use one sentence to judge whether you&#8217;re using your tent correctly:<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"tt-blockquote\"><strong>If you need to &#8220;wipe down the floor&#8221; after entering and exiting, your process is already wrong<\/strong><\/blockquote>\n\n<hr class=\"tt-rule\" \/>\n\n<h2 class=\"tt-h2\">Part 7: The Correct Entry\/Exit Flow (Memorize This as a Process)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">I&#8217;m not giving you &#8220;steps&#8221; here \u2014 I&#8217;m giving you a complete action flow:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nScenario: It&#8217;s raining outside and you need to get into your tent\n\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tt-p\"><strong>1. As you approach the tent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"tt-list\">\n \t<li>Don&#8217;t rush to open the door<\/li>\n \t<li>First notice which direction the wind is coming from<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"tt-p\"><strong>2. Before opening the door<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"tt-list\">\n \t<li>Use your body to block the windward side<\/li>\n \t<li>Only open the zipper a small amount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"tt-p\"><strong>3. Before entering the inner tent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"tt-list\">\n \t<li>Don&#8217;t immediately crawl into the inner tent<\/li>\n \t<li>Stay in the vestibule for 1\u20132 seconds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"tt-p\"><strong>4. Do these in the vestibule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"tt-list\">\n \t<li>Take off shoes<\/li>\n \t<li>Take off raincoat<\/li>\n \t<li>Briefly shake off water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"tt-p\"><strong>5. Then enter the inner tent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"tt-list\">\n \t<li>Make clean, decisive movements<\/li>\n \t<li>Complete the entry quickly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nThe key isn&#8217;t &#8220;being slow&#8221; \u2014 it&#8217;s:\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\n<strong>Getting the sequence right<\/strong>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"tt-rule\" \/>\n\n<h2 class=\"tt-h2\">Part 8: Small Details That Are Easy to Overlook<\/h2>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">These aren&#8217;t big problems, but they add up over time:<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"tt-h3\">Detail 1: Water on your hands<\/h3>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">Most people pay attention to their feet but ignore their hands.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nWater on your hands gets splashed into the tent when you&#8217;re pulling the zipper\n\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"tt-h3\">Detail 2: Top of your backpack<\/h3>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">Even if you haven&#8217;t been in the rain:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nYour backpack surface might have dew or moisture on it\n\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"tt-h3\">Detail 3: Your pant legs<\/h3>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">Especially on grass:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nPant legs are the easiest way to bring water in\n\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"tt-h3\">Detail 4: Door flyback<\/h3>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">Some tent doors, when opened:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\n&#8220;Snap back&#8221;\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nThis throws water into the tent\n\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"tt-rule\" \/>\n\n<h2 class=\"tt-h2\">Part 9: Quick Test: Is Your Tent &#8220;Leaking&#8221; or Are You &#8220;Bringing Water In&#8221;?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">If you notice your tent starting to get wet, don&#8217;t jump to conclusions \u2014 use this method to check quickly.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"tt-h3\">First, look at &#8220;where the wetness is&#8221;<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nWhere the moisture is located is the most important clue\n\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">#### Situation 1: Wetness concentrated around the door area<\/p>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">Symptoms:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"tt-list\">\n \t<li>Ground near the door is damp<\/li>\n \t<li>Inner tent is wet on the side near the door<\/li>\n \t<li>Center area is relatively dry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nMost likely:\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\n<strong>Water brought in during entry\/exit<\/strong>\n\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">#### Situation 2: Wetness starts &#8220;from a specific point&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">Symptoms:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"tt-list\">\n \t<li>One area is noticeably wetter<\/li>\n \t<li>There&#8217;s &#8220;linear&#8221; or &#8220;dotted&#8221; water penetration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nThen it could be:\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\n<strong>Structural or waterproofing issue<\/strong>\n\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">#### Situation 3: Evenly damp<\/p>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">Symptoms:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"tt-list\">\n \t<li>A layer of water on all interior walls<\/li>\n \t<li>Everywhere is wet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nThis is usually:\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\n<strong>Condensation issue<\/strong>\n\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"tt-h3\">Next, look at &#8220;how fast it changes&#8221;<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nHow is the moisture appearing?\n\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">#### Gets wet fast (within minutes)<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nMost likely:\n\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"tt-list\">\n \t<li>Water coming in immediately when door opens<\/li>\n \t<li>Wind and rain directly hitting inside<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">#### Gets wet slowly (over hours)<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nMost likely:\n\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"tt-list\">\n \t<li>Wet gear<\/li>\n \t<li>Condensation<\/li>\n \t<li>Accumulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"tt-rule\" \/>\n\n<h3 class=\"tt-h3\">Finally, look at &#8220;when it started&#8221;<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nWhen did the wetness start?\n\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"tt-list\">\n \t<li>Gets wet the moment you open the door \u2192 Door opening method \/ wind direction issue<\/li>\n \t<li>Gets wet in the middle of the night \u2192 Condensation<\/li>\n \t<li>Gets progressively wetter the next day \u2192 Water is accumulating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"tt-h2\">A Simple But Useful Summary<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nIf water &#8220;appears suddenly&#8221;\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nIt&#8217;s most likely from your handling\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nIf water &#8220;appears gradually&#8221;\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nIt&#8217;s most likely from environment + usage habits\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nUsing this method, you can usually identify the source of the problem during a single camping trip\n\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"tt-rule\" \/>\n\n<h2 class=\"tt-h2\">Part 10: Summary (Another Way to Say It)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">If we put it more directly:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\n<strong>Tents rarely &#8220;leak&#8221; \u2014 but people easily &#8220;bring water in&#8221;<\/strong>\n\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">What really determines whether your tent stays dry isn&#8217;t just the gear:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"tt-list\">\n \t<li>How you open the door<\/li>\n \t<li>Where you take off gear<\/li>\n \t<li>Whether you have a &#8220;buffer zone&#8221;<\/li>\n \t<li>Whether you&#8217;re fighting against wind and rain or working with them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"tt-rule\" \/>\n\n<h2 class=\"tt-h2\">Part 11: Q&amp;A<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"tt-h3\">Q1: What if there&#8217;s no vestibule?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">You can:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"tt-list\">\n \t<li>Use a tarp for coverage<\/li>\n \t<li>Or choose a sheltered position out of the wind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"tt-h3\">Q2: Do I have to enter and exit really fast?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">Not &#8220;fast&#8221; \u2014 it&#8217;s:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\n<strong>Control the time + control the opening<\/strong>\n\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"tt-h3\">Q3: Why are other people&#8217;s tents dry while mine is wet?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"tt-p\">The difference is most likely in:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tt-tip\">\n\nHow you use it, not the tent itself\n\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"tt-rule\" \/>\n\n<figure class=\"tt-figure\"><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-astranavigationborders-color has-alpha-channel-opacity-100 has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-astranavigationbackground-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-651e6f64 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcda <strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/teepee-tent.com\/condensation-shelter-performance\/\">Condensation &#038; Shelter Performance \u2014 Complete Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Part 1: The More Careful You Are, The Wetter It Gets You&#8217;ve probably had one of those nights: It&#8217;s raining outside. You&#8217;ve been super careful: Moving slowly when entering and exiting Not touching the inner tent Taking off your shoes gently But the next morning: Your tent is somehow wetter than before You might even&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/teepee-tent.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/13\/why-does-your-tent-leak-every-time-enter-exit\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">It\u2019s Not the Tent \u2014 Why It Leaks When You Enter and Exit<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1596","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teepee-tent.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1596","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teepee-tent.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teepee-tent.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teepee-tent.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teepee-tent.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1596"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/teepee-tent.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1596\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1624,"href":"https:\/\/teepee-tent.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1596\/revisions\/1624"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teepee-tent.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1596"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teepee-tent.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1596"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teepee-tent.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1596"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}