12-16-2017, 11:20 PM
Here's a tip I'd like to share on ice tents.
First and foremost always and I mean always stake down your tent no matter if there is no wind.
Trust me a breeze or wind can happen at any time and I've seen folks chasing down their tents. Some never get the tent back.
Plus being in a tent when a wind hits could cause injury and damage equipment. Word to the wise. Stake down your tent.
To secure tent in a wind instead of using the ropes that came with tent I use straps and quick release buckles. I still have the ropes to use in case.
If in a wind I'll walk around tent and if ice stakes are coming loose without removing loose stake I have extras with straps and quick release buckles. I'll place another stake in with strap and buckle a few inches from loose one before repositioning loose stake
Way better than fiddling with the rope that comes with tent in the wind. Here's a couple pictures.
Again be prepared and be smart is our motto. We've learned very valuable lessons and do the best we can with each lesson learned. I'd rather have it and not need it then need it and not have it. FWIW.
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First and foremost always and I mean always stake down your tent no matter if there is no wind.
Trust me a breeze or wind can happen at any time and I've seen folks chasing down their tents. Some never get the tent back.
Plus being in a tent when a wind hits could cause injury and damage equipment. Word to the wise. Stake down your tent.
To secure tent in a wind instead of using the ropes that came with tent I use straps and quick release buckles. I still have the ropes to use in case.
If in a wind I'll walk around tent and if ice stakes are coming loose without removing loose stake I have extras with straps and quick release buckles. I'll place another stake in with strap and buckle a few inches from loose one before repositioning loose stake
Way better than fiddling with the rope that comes with tent in the wind. Here's a couple pictures.
Again be prepared and be smart is our motto. We've learned very valuable lessons and do the best we can with each lesson learned. I'd rather have it and not need it then need it and not have it. FWIW.
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