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26/7/2017 at 10:03pm
Location: Derby.
Outfit: Karsten 350+Awnings
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Quote: Originally posted by TimCESmith on 26/7/2017
Has anyone ever used one to protect their tent from high winds? I don't think our standard Outwell polycotton jobbie would fare very well unless double guyed, double poled and artfully arranged at an angle to the wind. Even then, it probably would be less robust than the tent itself, and if it failed it would hurl a load of flappy fabric and broken poles in my direction.
Re my batch of 4 pics on the previous page...
The first pic shows us using it as a boundary. A garden fence, if you will. It was our very first camp, and I soon learned this approach was not for us. 
The second and third set-ups are both using the windbreak as direct wind protection for the cooker.
The final one, whilst offering a more distant shelter for the cooker, was primarily set in that position to protect us, as we were in a group, and sitting outside was the most practical, despite it being a nippy October weekend.
For direct protection for the tent itself, I'd be inclined to agree with you, and not trust it to do the job, despite it's name.
Much better to use a large MPV... and a loan of the site's own Landrover does no harm, either!
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27/7/2017 at 5:51am
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Just to be clear Tim, it's the MPV that belongs to me.
Due to the excessive winds, we arrived to find another tenting couple sat waiting for a lull, with their gear out of the car but still on the ground. We also sat in the car for a few hours. Eventually we went for it, and they opted to wrap up and leave. The most difficult set-up we've had to date, but we got there in the end!
I don't think the wardens expected us to stay, but once it was obvious we were, without hint nor request, they very kindly brought the Land Rover around for extra protection for us. A very nice gesture, I thought! 
Good luck on Scilly. Could be the sort of challenge I'd be tempted to take up.
The windbreak should do more good than harm... once it's up and guyed well. I'd imagine that will be the hard part!
Not sure I'd be tempted to guy down the tent from a hanging point though. Might not last long, and could rip a seam?
Not familiar with the tent though, so just a very informal observation.
Let us know how you get on.  
Post last edited on 27/07/2017 05:56:59
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