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Posted by Blackbeard on October 10, 2006 at 5:16:12 am EDT
In reply to Re: hurricanes.................... posted by Ed G on October 10, 2006 at 3:42:51 am EDT

I would imagine the tested wind ratings for any tent are perhaps performed in wind tunnel situations. There is no debris or anything else other than wind in these tests, and if not done in a clean environment, then at least performed in a clean air situation.

I have stood on the beach in a mild tropical storm, winds and gusts around 40 mph, and the sand turns into liquid sandpaper. If you are thinking of doing this on or around a sandy site, your tent would most likely not stand up to the sand and debris. It might (MIGHT) just survive the winds.

Just my two cent rookie thought, but nylon is no match for this type of stuff.

Steve

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