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Persondcope
26/4/2010 at 2:15pm
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I've seen both bum to wind or side on recommended, with the tbs I'm thinking side on but with canopy I'm thinking bum,any tips? what gust wind should I be looking out for 30mph+ or lower?

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PersonValk_scot
26/4/2010 at 2:19pm
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Quote: Originally posted by dcope on 26/4/2010

ive seen both bum to wind or side on recomended, with the tbs im thining side on but with canopy im thinking bum,any tips? what gust wind should i be looking out for 30mph+ or lower?

Bum to the wind, every time. Tunnels tents don't like sideways winds. Your tent  should be okay in under 30mph winds if guyed down properly but I'd suggest taking the canopy down before this point.



Persondcope
26/4/2010 at 2:24pm
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was just checking gusts of 20mph forecast this weekend and a cold northerly and a bitof rain, and we will be out in it.


Persondcope
26/4/2010 at 2:30pm
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seems the location should give some shelter

this is looking south the camp field is the backwards L next to the central circle.


shadows makes me think there is the place to go.


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01/9/2010 at 11:22am
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where was this picture taken?



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