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Old 04-11-24 | 12:31 AM
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(above) Yeah I really like freestanding tents for exactly that reason, even most of the fly points go to the same pole ends, just the middle of the fly sides needing guying out with a line and rock if on hard surface. 2-pole rectangular dome tents (mine has a short 3rd pole for the middle of the fly), simple and fast to set up and take down, especially with clips for the poles instead of long sleeves. They won't do mountaineering winds or snow loads, but can withstand gust of maybe up to 20 mph (pure guess) when oriented the narrower side to the wind. Mine is either 4' or 4'6" tall, can't remember, enough space and less wind-vulnerable, and lighter.

I'd love to go with one of those super-light all-fabric tents or lean-tos that use hiking poles, but a lot trickier to set up without stakes in ground.

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