Does it do a good job of cutting down on wind? I like to camp in Baja and sometimes a solid tarp gets destroyed in high winds.
52456
Cutting down on wind is directly proportional to stress on the fabric. I can't say it cuts down wind much at all, which is why it works so well as a sun shade. My 30x16' sail showed little movement even in 30 mph winds and I was able to leave it up all summer and fall (we live in Wisconsin). My material was anchored every 2 feet on both long sides (using the eyes) so even in larger wind gusts there was still little movement or strain where the material attached to my house or the supports rods at the end of the deck.
52457
I am using it to refrain a tree branches from getting to high. So far it has worked perfectly. It is tough. Not a single hole yet and the grommets are still put.
1228693
It works great I often go camping n it is windy the sides n lid block the wind
2116263
It is made with tent like poles , I was thinking of doing the same thing on mine to make it last longer in the weather conditions and sun . It should work if the tarp is not too heavy and if you secure it well.
2116264
The poles are made to be flexible to deal with wind force. I do not think they are strong enough to handle the weight of a tarp. Perhaps if the tarp was light.
1336642
We have had a few good wind storms maybe 40+ mph and it has held up well no issues except the cover comes with little boots that you tie onto the gutter spouts before the cover goes on and one of them came off and caused a small hole. Most likely my fault. Just need to find a better way to tie on the boots. No complaints though.
929312
It really does pretty good. I've camped on mine in all kinds of weather. Rain does not effect it, condensation does not build up in it. We camped in some really hot & humid temps in GA & FL and we open the zippers some to allow air flow so we were comfortable. We also camped with temps in the 40's, put extra blankets on ourair mattress which we ended up not needing all of them! I would highly recommend this tent for any weather!
1719457
It is pretty effective. I have put a couple dings in the blade while clearing a camp site. It is a good strong blade but it will curl if you get a little ridiculous. I have had it for a while now and have brought it camping twice now. It's a decent tool.
2177734
Define high winds n heavy rain... It is good. I have enjoyed having it. But in my opinion if u camp in high winds and rain u have bigger issues than a tent.
2202309
I would say it does keep the wind out but all the cold air still gets in. You won't feel any gusts inside but it doesn't hold temperature well when it's cold outside. Much better for warmer camping.
1346683
Well when we first put it on it worked great then not even two days later it was extremely windy and part of it actually ripped. I contacted customer service, sent them pictures and they shipped me a new one within a week. They said it must have been a fault. They stand behind their covers 100%. Although we haven't put the new one on yet ( we have been camping every other weekend ) I'm sure it will be fine. Sorry I wasn't that much help.
1945945
It stood up well in a night-long rain/snow mix, though I had it covered with a plastic tarp. There was some wind, maybe 15 mph, which is why I used the tarp for warmth. I have not used it in a 30 mph wind.
252676
Well, it will keep you covered, and it will definitely dry you, but it's not going to provide either insulation value or wind protection. It should shed sand ok, but it's not designed to be handling real dirt...softeners and bleaches will decrease it's ability to hold water according to what I've read.
780300
So far it has been great. In the last couple of weeks we have had some really bad storms here. I thought for sure I was going to come home to find the screen torn or shredded. It has worked great with the highwinds. One suggestion would be to spend the money on good zip ties . I went with some cheaper ones and now I'm replacing them.
1157040
Hello, I agree with the first reply, you will have to get anchors or something with weight to hold it in place, we use ours when camping with our RV. We have it secured to our RV and to the grounds in many places along its base, and have yet to run into problems when the winds go above 20 mph. Just figure a way to give the base of it some weight and you will have no issues. I is a great tent and we love ours. I'd recommend some anchors cemented around it and you will gain the peace of mind it is secure in place. Over kill will never come back to bite you. We,ather and the winds as front line ahead of the storms are more fierce than many years ago, the negative is the cement, its not like dirt or grass. Your issue is holding it in place to wind. Act of GOD "Mother Nature" something you can't control Think over-kill and you will have no problems.
1164804
I recommend always using stakes. Helps keep tent perimeter tight - and using the top guys keeps tent stable. We do most of our camping in the Eastern Sierra Mtns or in deserts of Southern California. Never know when the wind will come up. Why take a chance?
1401356
We have fairly strong winds too, but the mesh was thinner than I expected and ended up doubling up the mesh. This worked for me and as long as you tie it up well it should hold up. It's not very porous so it should hold the dust back, but again, you'll likely have to double it up. I hope this helps.
1271986
It seems like a lot of money to spend to use as a tarp. I do not think it would survive if used that way. It works great as a blanket at outdoor events when it is raining, but those events are usually only a few hours long. It is more of a blanket, which happens to be waterproof, than a tarp. Just my opinion.