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If you’re using a 10 x 10ft tent (120 x 3120in / 305 x 305cm), you should use at least 40lb (18.14kg) weights on each corner. (We’d also recommend our guide to the Best Canopy Tents for Vendors). We’d recommend the US Weight Tailgater Canopy Weights. This is useful if you’re using your pop up canopy at trade events or shows. They’re small and compact, making them easy to transport from place to place. Weights can work really well if you don’t want to use sandbags. (You might also be interested in our guide to the Best Canopy Tents for the Beach). Some tents have sandbags built into the legs, and others don’t come with them at all, in which case you’d have to buy them separately – we recommend the ABCCANOPY Industrial Grade Sand Bags. Sandbags have an advantage if you’re using your canopy tent on the beach, as you can empty and refill them. So it’s important that you use weights or sandbags to hold your tent down. If you’re using the tent on concrete, gravel or sand, you won’t be able to do that. Securely attaching your tent to the ground means it’s more likely to stay put. Check out this useful video for more information on guy lines) and stakes or pegs (hooks, usually metal, that you can drive into the ground, which are tied to the guy lines). If you’re using the tent on grass, you can use the guy lines (thin ropes attached to the tent. There are a few ways you can securely attach your tent to the ground: Using Guy Lines If you don’t anchor your tent properly, it won’t stay up in windy conditions. It’s unclear exactly how much wind an average pop up tent can take in terms of sudden gusts, but if you’re ever unsure, it’s worth taking down your tent just in case if the wind picks up.

#WINDFINDER SEVERE WEATHER POP UP PROFESSIONAL#

Some professional tents can take up to 80mph (129kmph) in 2-3 second bursts, but these are usually only available for hire and assembly by professionals. Unexpected, short bursts of wind can upend a tent if it isn’t anchored down properly (more on that shortly). However, sudden gusts are also something to consider. Some tents can cope with up to 30mph (48kmph) of continuous wind. There are also the different types of winds to consider – continuous winds and sudden wind gusts.Ĭontinuous wind is exactly as it sounds, wind that blows constantly. Looking at reviews can help you to determine the strength of the frame and how well it holds up in windy conditions. Fiberglass is stronger but tends to be more expensive and heavier to carry. They make a good choice for tents on a budget (like the camping tents in our guide to the best tents for under $200). Tent poles in general tend to be made from two materials: aluminum and fiberglass. The stronger the frame, the more chance it has at staying up in the wind. Let’s take a look at what determines how strong a canopy tent is: Pop Up Canopy Materials That’s not a hard and fast rule, and there are a few variables to consider. Pop up canopies can take wind between 18 and 30mph (that’s around 29 and 48kmph). Wind can be a particular issue, as pop up canopy tents are often used as beach shelters, where the breeze can pick up very quickly. Unlike regular family tents for bad weather, canopy tents aren’t designed to withstand strong weather conditions – they’re designed to give you a little shelter, but won’t keep you dry for long in the rain. A pop up canopy tent can be the ideal solution when you need a little more shelter – the question is, how much wind can a pop up canopy take?

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