macboy - 23-4-2008 at 06:51 PM
I could probably post this in all of the different categories and get varied answers so i figure maybe I'll just put it here. I couldn't help but
notice the "camps" set up in the NABX photos and was thinking about wind shelters...you know, so the dog has a place to chill with the wife while I'm
busy playing around.
So the question - I know I've seen actual beach wind shelters that double a s sunshades. Anyone out there pack one of these around with them and do
they serve varied purpose like out on the Playa and on a snow covered lake just the same? What other options are there?
WELDNGOD - 23-4-2008 at 07:04 PM
we pack a 8'x7' dome tent, so we have a wind free space and privacy if needed.It doesn't weigh much, ez to put up,only costs 40 dollars.
PW1 - 24-4-2008 at 01:49 PM
My wife snow kites too, but if she gets cold the day is OVER. Often I'll hook up our little 14 foot travel trailer, a 1967 Eriba Triton that only
weighs 800lbs and take it to the frozen lake. It has a furnace and a little kitchen. She can lounge and keep warm between sessions. We'll take the
BBQ and make a day of it. The attached photo is from an Eriba ad from the 70's. I'll attach a pic of our actual "cottage on wheels" on another post.
PW1 - 24-4-2008 at 01:55 PM
The trailer in the previous old ad photo was the Eriba Puck. Was light enough to be pulled by a VW Beetle.
The triton is a bit bigger. Very comfy...
levitation^Drew - 28-4-2008 at 05:16 PM
I have used this MSR shelter for a few years. It holds up great up to about 30 mph winds.
levitation^Drew - 28-4-2008 at 05:18 PM
This was 2007 @ NABX with the MSR parawing.
levitation^Drew - 28-4-2008 at 05:21 PM
And now I have upgraded to three for those low wind days and all the extra gear.
kullas - 28-4-2008 at 05:57 PM
I seen some of these at Tresure Island this year, very nice shelters
levitation^Drew - 28-4-2008 at 06:13 PM
That was me and they came in handy with all that fog getting everything wet.