Tips and Tricks
CAMPING IN WINDY CONDITIONS - Camping in heavy winds can create some unique problems. One situation to deal with is having your tent stakes pulled out of the ground during heavy winds. I've found that by replacing my nylon tent cords with lightweight bungee cords that this problem is not as noticeable. The stretching of the bungee cords absorbs the energy of the wind instead of pulling the stakes out.
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Hitting The Trail
Last updated: 11.29.2007