Re: [Paddlewise] Beach Camping

Sisler, Clyde wrote:

> The only beach camping I've ever done is under a beach umbrella with a 6
> pack so I hope someone can help me.
>
> If you've got nothing but sand and nothing to tie your tent to, what's the
> preferred way of securing your tent against high winds?
> ____________________________________________________________



> Purchase  'Snow Pegs', I have  found them successful in sand and in very
> high winds. However, damming the foundation floor of your tent is still
> a wise idea:
> a.)   for the sake of keeping wind from lifting under the floor
> b.)   for water run off from the perimeter area of one's tent.
>
> One should still be wise in their selected choice of a camping area.
> Constructing a modest windbreak from drift wood is a nice thing to do
> especially if you are trying to cook in high winds.
>
> Snow pegs are made of 1/8" aluminum tapered and perforated with lightening
> holes
> and bent longitudinally in a half circle for added strength and grip in the
> sand or snow. They are great for hiking because of the reduced weight and
> should be available at Mountain Equipment Co- Op or Totem Outfitters.
> There is a great stocking stuffer you missed this Xmas.
>

If you are interested in valuable camping & survival tips I encourage allto
check out the following URL which contains Dr. Andre-Francios Bourbeau
Primitive Skills-Group. The archieves are worth exploring.

http://pages.infinit.net/_at__at_z7ia5RcAC0QQcivZ/afb/priskar1.htm

Best Regards & Happy New Year,

Philip Wylie

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