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.
525269
no it dosnt, i would ue a tarp, i recomend a bigger one for real camping sleeping in it.
1248406
It is windy enough here that if it does rain (5 times per year) it blows off or evaporates from the heat. I have never noticed and puddling. Make sure you don't pull it too tight when you install it. I paid a professional awning company to install it and now it is tearing pretty badly. It didn't even make it a full year but I think that could have been avoided if it had been installed a little looser which if it had been might not have ripped but might have allowed puddling?
1213379
It's heavy duty and meant for year round, but like all things it depends on where you live, what you put in it, and how you fasten it down. I live in San Diego (year round). I lived in Chicago (I'd be comfortable year round, but as the other post mentions a tarp might keep it nicer in the winter). In Chicago we had some pretty fierce winds. If the wind was at its worst, who knows in a few years it might rip. It's strong.
1389973
I set mine up on a concrete patio to see if I could fit my tent underneath it and it seemed to work o.k. like that. I don't know if it would withstand any wind to speak of, though.
1137788
I would think that a sheet would be a better option of the two (maybe a tarp). It held up to some stiff gulf breezes this past may. I was very pleased with the value and ease of setup and takedown.
1013515
It depends. It will withstand up to 30 mph winds. Anything higher and it will blow away. I found that out when I put it up in my backyard. We had sustained wind of 30-35mph and gusts of up to 55 mph. I not only buried those tent spikes but put a couple of bricks to hold the tent down. Didn't help. Other than that, with a little wind, it seems to hold up. Just have to anchor it with some bricks or rocks on the inside. Hope that helps.
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.
1177023
It will do OK in wind. My previous one was anchored to the ground by burying the feet and held up OK in 70 MPH gusts. heavy snow can be a problem as they get older and the tarp starts to sag a little. I tend to go out with a broom and bump off the snow from the underside if we get more than an inch or so.
2177290
Had it staked down very well but the wind (granted it was pretty windy..) collapsed the tent multiple times. I made up a 'splint' with tie wraps and sticks to bind the knuckle joints to get thru the night. Attempts to use it again was just a pita even without wind. The joints had failed.. But.. before the wind event the tent sure set up fast and was really nice. I'm keeping it simple again with the next one sticking with normal shock corded poles/rain fly/etc even though it's more trouble to set up.
613259
This tent is designed to withstand more wind than the ones with the rigid metal support. I think it works great. I put mine up last summer and left if up for 4 or five months in Montana where it is very windy - train cars get blown off of tracks. Awning was fine. I would recommend any EZ-UP product. They are all made well. The only applications where I would not use this particular awning would be if you were going to hang something form the cross pieces. These supports are like the supports in most tents. Feel free to ask more specific question.
1259279
I have been in 2 thunderstorms with some winds and it has held up. I used the 4 corner stakes, 4 rope tie stakes provided which are attached, and I use an extra top tarp over the back of my truck where I sleep anchored with bungee cords to my roof rack and then anchored to front of Coleman Screen room with bungees for extra water protection. Without proper securing I'm sure it would fly in the wind as it is very light weight. I love this product but for camping long term and to endure all weather conditions which may arise I do secure it very well.
1228693
It works great I often go camping n it is windy the sides n lid block the wind
1793223
I have had my original Coleman 13x13 for at least 6 years, and had it up in approximately 30 mph winds. I had staked it well, and it held up fine! I am convinced the canopy vent keeps it from flying away in the wind. I am purchasing my second canopy to cover the other half of my patio for a BBQ party.
1378661
It did fine in the wind. We had one day with strong winds that would make the tent bend a bit but it never pulled loose from the stakes in the ground. We didn't even used the sandbags.
1587403
It is pretty strong,has held up with high winds, I do think grommets might be better with some extra material . The mesh might not hold up w/o. I hope this helped.
1525570
Just staking it down completely (8 pounts around the perimeter) is pretty secure. If you're expecting really strong winds then you can add guylines from the top corners. The wind fastness ultimately depends on your stakes and the soil type.We camp at a beach on Lake Superior a couple times a summer and have had strong onshore winds (strong enough to rock our trailer) and this tent with the extra guylines had no problem staying up.