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Saw a tent get wrecked by wind on a beach near Tillamook
I was camping at Cape Lookout State Park last weekend and watched a family's big cabin tent get torn apart in about 10 minutes. They had it set up right on the open sand, no windbreak at all, and a strong gust came off the ocean. The poles snapped and the rain fly just shredded. Made me wonder what kind of tent is actually good for that kind of spot. Anyone have a solid recommendation for a low-profile, high-wind tent for coastal camping?
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benclark13d agoTop Commenter
Consider looking at mountaineering tents instead of regular camping ones. They're built for way worse wind, with stronger poles and a shape that doesn't catch gusts. My old Mountain Hardwear Trango has survived some brutal coastal nights that would flatten a cabin tent.
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graydavis4d ago
It's like buying a truck for city driving. Overbuilt stuff just LASTS, even if you don't need its full power every day.
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kevinrivera13d ago
But aren't those tents way too heavy for regular car camping?
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