Tent for high winds

[Nick M]

Hey folks. I’m new here and I joined because I always lurked this forum for advice from people who have more experience than I.

I’m planning on going to Iceland over the summer, and the stories of high winds make me think my usual <3lb tent will not survive. I’ve also wanted to get into winter camping, so I’m considering a 4-season.

I know this isn’t light, at 6.5 lbs max and bulky, but I’m okay with going away from light every now and then. I just don’t go near harsh weather enough to want to buy top of the line like I usually so. Since it’s surplus, it can be had for cheap.

I’m wondering if you guys think this would work as a starter for my intended purposes.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/29210948261

Thoughts?

[Nick M]

Ah I think that link may be dead.

The tent is Army ICS ORC and it can be had for $100 surplus.

 

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Here is a recent thread LIGHTWEIGHT 4 SEASON TENT FOR ICELAND  and BPL member Manfred’s trip report mentioned in that thread TRAVERSING ICELAND – A FATHER-DAUGHTER ADVENTURE  and BPL member Steven Evans trip report and gear list THE LAUGAVEGUR TRAIL – ICELAND these might interest you   Andrew Skurka’s Iceland Traverse & Laugavegur  with BASIC INFO,GEAR & SUPPLIES,PLANNING INFO & RESOURCES and WRITINGS, PHOTOS & VIDEOS Mark Larson’s Iceland: The Laugavegur, September 2008 Trip Report . Wim Depondt’s Iceland: off trail along the Skeiðarár glacier Trip Report .

[Brad Rogers]

Lots of good information in the treads that LINK linked.

I have no idea about the military surplus tent.

The gold standard for UL windworthy tents is the MLD Trailstar.

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