Wind break
Submitted: Friday, Feb 02, 2007 at 01:35
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I was looking at making a windbreak about 1.8metres tall out of shade cloth and using star pickets as uprights to provide protection from the wind when camping. How far apart can I space the star pickets and is there anything better than shade cloth to make it out of. Strong winds here in WA frequently 15knots, so what have you done in the way of a making a successful wind break ?
Reply By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Friday, Feb 02, 2007 at 08:52
Friday, Feb 02, 2007 at 08:52
Worst I have had is 50 knots (yes, knots, not those whimpy km/hr :o) ) straight off the sea.
You couldn't erect a tent, even a good quality one since the frames kept buckling.
So we used some tent poles at 2m centres, ran a rope along the top, middle and bottom, then put tarps over that. Stayed each pole off to a peg, in some cases double pegged the stays in softer sand. For two tents we had a wall 2m high by 15 metres long.
Had a good week after that. Took it down after the wind dropped to 20 knots, it felt like a breeze.
In strong winds we also park the car on the windward side and tie the tent to the car.
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Friday, Feb 02, 2007 at 09:45
Friday, Feb 02, 2007 at 09:45
Probably no real problem with your idea, but:-
If it was a sandstorm you were trying to shield yourself from, then the chances are the grains of sand would blow through the open weave and you would still cop it.
I think you may be better off trying with one of those polyester "ground sheets" and see how it goes. They are cheap and already have eyelets to aid tying off.
You may not even need the heavier star pickets. Tent poles supported with guy ropes may be more suitable. Bit of trial and error perhaps?
What is the worst thing that could happen?
It blows over.
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