australia:tents
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| ***if strong winds > 60kph are likely** | ***if strong winds > 60kph are likely** | ||
| + | * **see [[camping_strongwinds]]** | ||
| * ensure your tent design and pitching is adequate to cope with the winds (aerodynamic designs with low height and strong alloy poles are generally needed) | * ensure your tent design and pitching is adequate to cope with the winds (aerodynamic designs with low height and strong alloy poles are generally needed) | ||
| * swags, tipi tents and geodesic domes are generally strong wind tolerant as are low profile alpine tunnel hiking tents, next best are the high quality 4 season hiking 1-2P dome tents | * swags, tipi tents and geodesic domes are generally strong wind tolerant as are low profile alpine tunnel hiking tents, next best are the high quality 4 season hiking 1-2P dome tents | ||
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| * very few tents will survive winds > 80-100kph! | * very few tents will survive winds > 80-100kph! | ||
| * a budget fibreglass pole 2-4P tent is unlikely to survive strong wind gusts of 50-60kph! - the poles will snap then puncture the fly and let the rain in and soak your sleeping gear - you have been warned! | * a budget fibreglass pole 2-4P tent is unlikely to survive strong wind gusts of 50-60kph! - the poles will snap then puncture the fly and let the rain in and soak your sleeping gear - you have been warned! | ||
| - | * **if you MUST camp in extreme winds, consider a canvas swag or a tent that can handle such conditions, such as:** | ||
| - | * [[https:// | ||
| - | * strengthened geodesic tents | ||
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| =====Factors to consider in choosing a tent===== | =====Factors to consider in choosing a tent===== | ||
australia/tents.txt · Last modified: 2026/07/03 10:30 by gary1