You need a GenTent because portable generators should NEVER be run indoors and should NOT be operated in wet weather conditions. The GenTent provides a practical, affordable solution to safely run your generator outside and protect it from wet weather.
Running your generator outside unprotected can often lead to your generator malfunctioning or even electrical fires! We recommend reading your generator manual—it has warnings against running your generator in the rain or in an enclosed space such as a garage.