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Personnewodyssee
04/6/2014 at 8:35pm
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Any recommendations? There seems to be huge differences in price. Thanks.


Personrobg1
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This is what I use. High enough to put a tarp over the top to provide some outside kitchen area as well.


PersonBob61
04/6/2014 at 9:19pm
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There are lots of different ones at different prices but most of those made by tent manufacturers will be pretty good.

I only really have a couple of bits of advice...don't be tempted to buy the multicoloured type sold in seaside shops and some campsite shops because they rustle very loudly in the wind and will keep you and half the campsite awake at night. Buy the cotton, polycotton, or polyester type.

Also, those with wooden poles that you hammer into the ground might be too long to fit into your car and the poles have a tendency to break at the tips. I find those that have poles which break down and are held up by guy ropes rather than hammering them into the ground much better and fold down into a small roll bag.

Finally, you may find buying two shorter (in length) windbreaks better than buying one big long one because you will have more flexibility of where to position them and where to leave a gap for getting into and out of your pitch.


Personbrickiemum
04/6/2014 at 9:36pm
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Lol, I'm the opposite. I like the stripey beach style with thick wooden poles and cannot abide the camping style ones with guy ropes. With 2 kids and 2 dogs trip hazards are a real consideration. Added to that that I've had the camping style blow down in the slightest breeze despite extra guys etc.

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Personmillermicm
04/6/2014 at 10:01pm
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Huge difference in price. Huge difference in quality and complexity. We get by perfectly well with the cheap & cheerful striped beach style.

As windbreaks they break wind for little cost.

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PersonMucker1884
04/6/2014 at 10:09pm
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The thing I've found with the guyed types, is that the top edge of each section of material will (should!) be tight, so little to no rustling. With the hammer in poles, there is no way the material between each pole can be tightened (Take a look next time you're on site... they tend to sag a lot!). When coupled with the "seaside material", you can understand why some folk refer to the "Crisp packet effect"!!   

For those not aware, the guyed typed should be erected to form a "C" shape, with double guys at each end, then just guys to the outside on the intermediate poles... no guys inside the "C"... don't try to form a fence with 90deg corners... there'll be guys (trip hazards!) everywhere!!

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PersonBob61
04/6/2014 at 11:00pm
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I used the hammer in type for years and quite often had to guy them as well. They are alright when first hammered in but as the wind rocks the poles they become loose. At one time I exchanged the wooden poles for metal garden stakes. These were a lot better because I could hammer them well into the ground with a lump hammer. However, I now use the guyed type and find, if I erect it like Muckers suggestion, it is pretty sturdy.


Persondk168
05/6/2014 at 10:25am
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I currently use a Blue Diamond 5-pole windbreak, and guy it at both ends and in the middle for added stability, as I can never drive the wooden spikes sufficiently deep into the ground without the need for guys on my own.

Besides, guying it prevents it from swaying and flapping in the wind.

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PersonHEJC72
05/6/2014 at 11:05am
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I have a good selection of windbreaks.
I personally prefer the wooden pole, bash it into the ground type - I have 2 small flowery ones which look great with my caravan and a 7 pole Blue Diamond one which is taller and is better for use with my tents.
I also have a couple of the metal pole, guy it out to keep it up type which does the job but I find there are just too many guys and with young children are a greater trip hazard.
I have a windbreak with canopy which is great for cooking under but you need to ensure it is guyed out properly to ensure it us stable before cooking.

So, I guess it comes down to personal choice and what you want to use your windbreak for.

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PersonFiona W
05/6/2014 at 4:33pm
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We tend to use ours more as a way of getting some privacy at the back door on busy sites rather than as a wind break. In UK, the predominant wind is from the south west and as the sun is from the south-ish, you're sheltered but sitting in the shade. I prefer to use a beach-type tent to shelter me and my drink, as I can move it to suit the wind direction. 


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PersonBob61
05/6/2014 at 10:12pm
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Windbreaks also come in handy for catching any cooling breeze on a boiling hot day.


PersonTynxuk
07/6/2014 at 11:42am
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We have the hammer in the ground type and on our last camp a couple mentioned that you can get bars that brace between the bars to make them nice and tight. Have since googled and here they are but as we have both a 5 pole and 7 pole that's 10 tension bars needed so will cost us more than we paid for the windbreaks .

We'll see how we get on during out next break to see if they may be worth buying.


PersonFiona W
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If you google on Camping Dog Windbreaks, and check the Images option that comes up, you'll see the windbreaks with a rigid framework - they don't all seem to need guys and they form a rectangular "garden". Folk use these at the agility dog competitions that meet at our local site. If you hover over the photos, you can see the manufacturer. Not cheap though.


Person74giggles
07/6/2014 at 8:31pm
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Stripey windbreakThis is what we've got, had it years and now sits on the back of the shed as we don't tend to take it with now.


Personkiracamp
20/6/2014 at 10:24am
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We are using Thule windbreak,works perfectly for us



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