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Folding tents should always be properly secured. In certain meteorological conditions, hot winds and gusts can still occur even on days when you think there is no wind. Appropriate counterweight panels should be used in any case. The total weight of these panels must be calculated according to the size of the tent and the purpose of its use.
Providing additional anchorage for the folding tent is essential when the wind comes. Unlike permanent tent structures, folding tents do not have any diagonal braces in the roof section. This means that in windy conditions, the folding tent may start to resonate, which can damage the frame. However, using additional anchorage will prevent such oscillations from occurring.
In addition to securing with counterweight panels and providing additional anchorage, it is also important to install the tent in a way that minimizes the area directly exposed to the wind. In other words, either remove all side panels or install them all and make sure they are securely fixed. The disadvantage is that the folding tent is installed with three side walls, and one of the open sides may be exposed to unexpected strong winds.
Small tents are better able to withstand windy conditions than larger ones. This is because the larger the tent, the larger the surface the wind can act on. Therefore, it makes sense to take the time to determine the size of folding tent you really need before buying. Depending on the situation, it may make more sense to use two or three smaller folding tents instead of one large one, as the resulting overall structure will be more solid. Using the right accessories, such as roof gutters and connectors, you can configure a large weatherproof space and even provide extra flexibility when combining and positioning the tents.
