Black Wolf Lite in wind
Submitted: Friday, Oct 17, 2008 at 17:46
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Ron173
G'Day all,
Ive decided to buy a black wolf turbo, thats decided.
I'm just not sure if I should spent the extra and get the canvas turbo, I'm thinking it will be stronger, cooler in summer, warmer in winter, or go the turbo lite.
But my main reason for a black wolf is camping with
young children I CANNOT have a tent fold in on me or collapse or worse in some of the strong winds which can whip up quickly in my camping areas.
I know there are a good few BW owners here, but...
Is there anyone who has had a turbo lite 240 in seriously strong winds? I'm talking the kind that destroys cheaper tents.
If so how did it fair??
Right now I'm a bit stretched to go the canvas but if its really worth it I will wait n save up.
All info very welcome.
Rgds
Ron
Reply By: TerraFirma - Friday, Oct 17, 2008 at 17:56
Friday, Oct 17, 2008 at 17:56
I don't think the BW Lite fabric is an issue in strong winds, fabric is more relevant in terms of durability i.e. Water, Sun, U.V. etc. If the fabric "Gives" for want of a better word during strong winds, this would be a good thing as it has somewhere to go with the gusts etc. I think your decision on which tent is more relevant to long term use and fabric durability etc.
Whilst I haven't subjected any of my tents to more than 40-50 knots I can't speak for the BW Turbo Lite however the ripstop polyester is very strong, if the tent was secured properly I don't see any issues.
Buy what you can afford and don't stretch yourself , financial security is very important right this moment.
Said IMHO.
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Reply By: Kiwi & "Grenade" - Friday, Oct 17, 2008 at 21:47
Friday, Oct 17, 2008 at 21:47
havent had our 'lite' in strong winds but it has faired extremely
well in pretty decent winds and also major down pours.....
they are certainly lighter and make it so much easier for nathan throwing it up on the roof everyday wen it comes time to pack up....
we have had the turbo 300 at
lake eyre in 100km wind that destroyed all the other campers tents (all were cheap nastys) and now have the lite plus.....
It is still built very strongly - if not some things are better than the first one we had....straps are longer for a start.....
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