[Ansteorra] canvas shelter alternatives - was - Re: New 10x20 garage pavillions for $85 at Walmart

[Stefan li Rous]

On Apr 28, 2011, at 9:35 PM, David Backlin wrote:
> Only problem I ever had at Steppes with my carport pavilion was  
> trying to fold the cover in 20-30mph winds ;)
>
> Otherwise, I keep it staked and roped when it's set-up.

That's really important, with *any* tent, but people seem to forget  
this with a free-standing tent.

Some years ago, someone at the Estrella War, had an empty dome tent  
with the flexible poles and didn't bother to stake it down. The entire  
battle area came to a stand-still as people and fighters watched this  
flying tent tumbling through the air after a "dust devil" picked it up.

Stefan

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