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.
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.
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.
1477484
We've had monsoons this summer in AZ with very strong dust storms and rain. The sun sail had held up great, it has a little slack in the line that needs tightening but that's from the line used to string it up, not the tarp itself.
1378656
I have not had it up in heavy wind. I'm no expert but I would think anything tent or umbrella like will not hold up well in heavy wind. A beach breeze is no problem though with both sides open for ventilation. Does that help?
1098606
I bought this tent for the very same reason. It did a great job and I left it up all summer long with out any problems.Wind or rain did not have any effect on it. Love this product!
560548
I think the tent is well made , BUT I it would not hold in 50 + MPH wind That is a very high wind you are talking about. You will need a tent made for high wind and harsh weather I hope this helped
468616
Yes, but depends on how much snow. It will sag under heavier weight. I usually just sweep off the top after a snow storm to get most of it off (I don't use a shovel because it could puncture the tarp). Between snow and wind I usually have to replace the tarp every 2-3 years for Utah winter weather.
525269
no it dosnt, i would ue a tarp, i recomend a bigger one for real camping sleeping in it.
1856642
I also live in a windy area. I have a "Broan Nutone 636 roof cap with flap". I have not had any problems so far. Have been through a couple of storms and it has been fine.
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.
1589341
You can stake it down but still not great in wind. I take mine to baseball games for my kids and take it down when the wind kicked up so it does not get destroyed. We are windy here too. Colorado Springs and Denver area. It does work better than the sports brella in the wind. My Sports Brella got destroyed in a sudden gust of wind before I could take it down. I was staked so it just ripped it backwards. The Lightspeed canapy aleast gives me a chance to react.
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.
1589345
Yes - we used the tent in 20 + MPH wind at the beach last year during our week's vacation. Tent held up well and we will be using it again this year. To make this work till the sandbags and maybe add a cooler or two against the wind
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.
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.
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.