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You're supposed to peg down the ring-and-pin system anyway during normal pitching btw. Just saying....

Yes, take the awning down if the wind picks up. Awnings are very vunerable to high winds as the wind will get under the canvas and lift it upwards. Even if you're using Deltas or double pegs it can still tear loose. It's better off in the car.

As to exactly where to put extra guylines it really depends on the combination of the the tent, the direction of the wind and any shelter the tent may have, like your car. If you stand and look at the tent and how it behaves on the day it's usually pretty obvious where it needs extra support. Remember the object of this is to reduce excessive flexing of the poles...this over-flexing is what makes the poles shatter. So place and position your guylines to give the poles as much support as you can.

Quote: Originally posted by Valk_scot on 16/9/2010

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You're supposed to peg down the ring-and-pin system anyway during normal pitching btw. Just saying....

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i really need a windproof tent...my fear of wind will stop me from camping ...

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