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13/9/2020 at 9:13pm
Location: Devizes Wiltshire
Outfit: MWB VW Crafter PVC
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Take a look at Dutch pyramid canvas tents.
I bought my first one after my Khyam Freelander was damaged during Storm/Hurricane Katia in 2011.
I slept in the car with the dog as it was really windy and he could not sleep. Good job too, as the next morning we found the tent collapsed on one side, despite having extra storm guys fitted.
I tried to prop it back up to continue with the trip by adding more guys to it, for one of the sleeves that was holding the pole in place to break.
So I packed up with went home, and the tent went into the bin while I was at the site.
Dutch canvas pyramid tents have good reviews as storm resistant, as long as one is mindful to pitch the sloping end towards the wind.
The ones I had had a zipped in or sawn in groundsheet, and it was less draughty and quieter in the wind too.
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 via mobile 16/9/2020 at 5:48pm
Location: Derby.
Outfit: Karsten 350+Awnings
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It’s a shame that folk ask for recommendations for a tent that will stand up to the likes of storm Hannah, then always seem to add “not too expensive”.
No tent is perfect, of course, But generally speaking, I’m a great believer in the old adage “You get what you pay for”.
Depending on how much room you want in this family tent, you could get a new Karsten pod, with a 5year warranty and claims to withstand force 12 (73 mph from memory? Can’t be bothered to check, as I’m on mobile).
It is inflatable, so no poles to break/snap. The craftsmanship is second to none. As is the customer service. The design has seen little change since the early 80’s, for reasons that should not need explaining.
It’s nigh on impossible to find online evidence of damage/failures, let alone tales of woe, or desires to return them for a refund, due to faults etc.
The problem with all that, is that many folk consider them “Too expensive”.
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