If this is typical of weather in your area, a few things come to mind. 1) reduce the height of your tent. Even if just by a foot or so. Reducing the vertical flat surface for the wind to push against would reduce the chance of blowing your camp apart. 2) if possible slightly angle inwards (ground up) the vertical walls to make a ramp that directs the wind up and over instead of 90 degrees to the wind. Also cover the walls at the ground level with snow or sand to prevent the wind from getting up under your tent wall and ripping into the tent. 3) Reducing the height also reduces the volume of air that needs to be heated to a livable temp and maintained. Sometimes the difference between life and death is only a few practice set up and tear down of equipment when conditions are good to work in. On a side note, while watching your tent flapping around i couldn't help but think of the story about the three little pigs and the big bad wolf. Don't be piglets 1 or 2. Stay warm and be safe. May God watch over you and inspire you.
@@robertedwards7749 how funny about the wolf🤣 these conditions are actually completely out of the ordinary in SA. I try different shelter setups depending on what I'm out doing. Thanks for all your suggestions they're great to consider.
Not sure if anyone else has suggested this, but have you considered drilling small holes in the poles, and using cotter pins to secure them? You would bend the protruding tips of the pin once through, and then straighten them with the pliers of a multitool to remove when packing up... just a thought! Watching from Toronto, Canada. All the best.
Could try it, would need more than cotter pins though. I also think the direction of pull/security is important. A vertical force would fail faster than a horizontal force as the horizontal is in direct opposition to the wind -specifically referring to tie down points here.
Very interesting video! Brace the structure really makes a difference in that kind of situation. When I know it's going to be windy, I pretension all the guy lines so there is a good down force. It is also important to have the canvas stretched as well. Floppy canvas can be destroyed or ripped apart very quickly. God bless you!!!
@@PauloNeuenschwander true story, although it only stays tensioned for so long too🤦 I would still tension with something elasticated though as too much tension results in ripping. Something's gotta give you know.
Hi it's me again Tony I am very impressed with your knowledge and your experience you are definitely different than all the other people do videos they come on and do videos with the same old same old and I can tell they have not much experience but you on the other side of the spectrum seem like you havet experience and knowledge of what you're doing out there I also have camped in the winter know it would be an honor and a pleasure to camp with you we could teach each other but that will probably never happen because we live in different countries but I the meantime we can be friends be safe and take care of yourself and God bless you and pleasant dreams and see you in the next video
Hi Clarice, that is a nice cumfy and spacious tent, but issues with poles pulling apart is a sign of bad design... I have a big tent, not quite as high but with slightly slanted sides.Also important is that your fly sheet extends all th way down and can be lifted in nice or warm weather... Some advice is to always be ready for bad weather with secured storm straps( make your own with rebar pegs and safety belt fabric since the fancy expensive shop stuff does not hold my confidence)b4 you yourself even remotely think of getting comfy yourself... Tie everything down property b4 going to bed because there is nothing worse than having to get out in a cold wet night for a flapping or banging somewhere outside😅 Camping is hard work but lots of fun!! Malafkopprepper over and out
Never realised you get sleet and snow in south africa.. Well done looks like an old style army tent, shape and size. Try an old oil filter wrench, to remove lids from tins and bottle. The leather strap type. Not metal or modery type. They work.
Things to consider when camping outside in wintertime: 1. Never stay bellow non conifer trees when they still have leafs and it snows because branches will break and can kill or harm you very bad. 2. Base placement is paramount to comfort and stability of your tent. Look for revines or low spots where you are protected of the wind but not in a space where you have much hight over you so you aren´t in a place which can get an avalanche. 3. Prepare your ground of your tent by compacting snow because snow is warmer than your ground and can isolate even if it sounds paradox. 4. Don´t burn to wet fuel in your stove because after 2 days or so your chimney will be full of soot which can burn, which is very dangerous. 5. Never sleep when having an open fire in a tent, allways have someone on firewatch. 6. Try to avoid large tents with shallow ceelings, they are more prone to collaps with high snow loads and strong winds, tipis work best in my experience. 7. Allways burry snow skirts and compact it arround so it will give huge improvement to the tents regidity in strong winds. 8. Put some anti freeze from your car on the zippers of the tent so they don´t freeze up and break, and put every 2 days some drops on it and let the zipper move up and down to spread it on the full length.
@@TheArmaGuy762 thanks for the tips!! I like the tipi idea, I spent quite a bit of time and energy trying to get the snow off my roof even with the pitch.
@@kevindecoteau3186 nope he wasn't around yet, just me and the kitty, but I can't wait to show him the snow! You'll start to see him on YT from the next video.
Your gut feel and common sense is your basic foundation. Not prayers. I just came across your channel. Nice videos until you mentioned that religious bs
That s some solid advice there , 10-4 .
Ha yeah😅
Another well made and well thought out video. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge Clarise.
@@brianludlow9104 you're welcome! Thanks for watching!
good video!
Thanks for watching!
‼️Nice spring Scottish Weather‼️
You have there
🙏❤️ Love from Scotland ❤️🙏
@@Captain-Donut funny. Hope you're looking forward to winter!
If this is typical of weather in your area, a few things come to mind. 1) reduce the height of your tent. Even if just by a foot or so. Reducing the vertical flat surface for the wind to push against would reduce the chance of blowing your camp apart. 2) if possible slightly angle inwards (ground up) the vertical walls to make a ramp that directs the wind up and over instead of 90 degrees to the wind. Also cover the walls at the ground level with snow or sand to prevent the wind from getting up under your tent wall and ripping into the tent. 3) Reducing the height also reduces the volume of air that needs to be heated to a livable temp and maintained. Sometimes the difference between life and death is only a few practice set up and tear down of equipment when conditions are good to work in. On a side note, while watching your tent flapping around i couldn't help but think of the story about the three little pigs and the big bad wolf. Don't be piglets 1 or 2. Stay warm and be safe. May God watch over you and inspire you.
@@robertedwards7749 how funny about the wolf🤣 these conditions are actually completely out of the ordinary in SA. I try different shelter setups depending on what I'm out doing. Thanks for all your suggestions they're great to consider.
Not sure if anyone else has suggested this, but have you considered drilling small holes in the poles, and using cotter pins to secure them? You would bend the protruding tips of the pin once through, and then straighten them with the pliers of a multitool to remove when packing up... just a thought! Watching from Toronto, Canada. All the best.
Could try it, would need more than cotter pins though. I also think the direction of pull/security is important. A vertical force would fail faster than a horizontal force as the horizontal is in direct opposition to the wind -specifically referring to tie down points here.
Thanks for the information
@@Oivalf0 Thanks for watching!
Looks like fun to me. Cheers.
@@WR3ND hmmm... Somewhat😅
Very interesting video! Brace the structure really makes a difference in that kind of situation. When I know it's going to be windy, I pretension all the guy lines so there is a good down force. It is also important to have the canvas stretched as well. Floppy canvas can be destroyed or ripped apart very quickly.
God bless you!!!
@@PauloNeuenschwander true story, although it only stays tensioned for so long too🤦 I would still tension with something elasticated though as too much tension results in ripping. Something's gotta give you know.
@@LiveReady I'm going to try some elastic thing next time. Thanks for all the knowledge shared!
@@LiveReady I'm going to try some elastic thing next time. Thanks for all the knowledge shared!
@@LiveReady I'm going to try some elastic thing next time. Thanks for all the knowledge shared!
Use hardwood for poles and wax your coat and trousers stephen bris aus
Thanks for your suggestions. I'm not sure hard wood poles would have held though considering the 50cm diameter trees that broke in the storm
We are just finishing up summer. This storm gets me looking forward to winter.
@@verdexj160 Awesome! There no such thing as bad weather, only bad gear😉
Thank you for your videos. I haven't camped in the snow, but it is a new perspective to add to my skills. God bless you and your family.
@@JohnnyHildebrand1969 you're welcome and I'm glad you found value here. C
Mt man here watching 👍👍 ❤️
@@Jerrylance-ty1re Thanks for watching!
Super valuable info here, thank you.
@@kevindecoteau3186 you're welcome! Glad it helps.
Hi it's me again Tony I am very impressed with your knowledge and your experience you are definitely different than all the other people do videos they come on and do videos with the same old same old and I can tell they have not much experience but you on the other side of the spectrum seem like you havet experience and knowledge of what you're doing out there I also have camped in the winter know it would be an honor and a pleasure to camp with you we could teach each other but that will probably never happen because we live in different countries but I the meantime we can be friends be safe and take care of yourself and God bless you and pleasant dreams and see you in the next video
Strong staking, proper ditching, and a good stove go a long way.
@@IdahoSewing yup!!
nice
@@ArkWildmansurvival thanks for dropping a comment!
Hi Clarice, that is a nice cumfy and spacious tent, but issues with poles pulling apart is a sign of bad design... I have a big tent, not quite as high but with slightly slanted sides.Also important is that your fly sheet extends all th way down and can be lifted in nice or warm weather... Some advice is to always be ready for bad weather with secured storm straps( make your own with rebar pegs and safety belt fabric since the fancy expensive shop stuff does not hold my confidence)b4 you yourself even remotely think of getting comfy yourself... Tie everything down property b4 going to bed because there is nothing worse than having to get out in a cold wet night for a flapping or banging somewhere outside😅
Camping is hard work but lots of fun!! Malafkopprepper over and out
Never realised you get sleet and snow in south africa..
Well done looks like an old style army tent, shape and size.
Try an old oil filter wrench, to remove lids from tins and bottle. The leather strap type. Not metal or modery type. They work.
@@kurtsteiner8384 thanks for the tip! We have had some serious snow storms this winter and even some casualties but it is unusual.
Things to consider when camping outside in wintertime:
1. Never stay bellow non conifer trees when they still have leafs and it snows because branches will break and can kill or harm you very bad.
2. Base placement is paramount to comfort and stability of your tent. Look for revines or low spots where you are protected of the wind but not in a space where you have much hight over you so you aren´t in a place which can get an avalanche.
3. Prepare your ground of your tent by compacting snow because snow is warmer than your ground and can isolate even if it sounds paradox.
4. Don´t burn to wet fuel in your stove because after 2 days or so your chimney will be full of soot which can burn, which is very dangerous.
5. Never sleep when having an open fire in a tent, allways have someone on firewatch.
6. Try to avoid large tents with shallow ceelings, they are more prone to collaps with high snow loads and strong winds, tipis work best in my experience.
7. Allways burry snow skirts and compact it arround so it will give huge improvement to the tents regidity in strong winds.
8. Put some anti freeze from your car on the zippers of the tent so they don´t freeze up and break, and put every 2 days some drops on it and let the zipper move up and down to spread it on the full length.
@@TheArmaGuy762 thanks for the tips!! I like the tipi idea, I spent quite a bit of time and energy trying to get the snow off my roof even with the pitch.
Dave Canterbury recommends Bungee rope to reduce tne stress of the wind
Hectic! Bly jys veilig.
@@nelistheron83 ja was nogal, maar altyd n goeie ervaring. Hoop dit gaan goed met jou!
Boots too use turtle wax. Stephen brisbane aus
is your pup there too?
@@kevindecoteau3186 nope he wasn't around yet, just me and the kitty, but I can't wait to show him the snow! You'll start to see him on YT from the next video.
Your gut feel and common sense is your basic foundation. Not prayers. I just came across your channel. Nice videos until you mentioned that religious bs