Springbar Tent Selector Guide (2024)

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Signature Wire Stake Loops: A signature of genuine Springbar® design, our stake loops are made from heavy-gauge steel wire and each loop is fixed to a rope that is sewn into the perimeter of each tent floor. These loops are virtually indestructible and one of the reasons a Springbar can withstand extreme winds.

Signature Wire Stake Loops: A signature of genuine Springbar® design, our stake loops are made from heavy-gauge steel wire and each loop is fixed to a rope that is sewn into the perimeter of each tent floor. These loops are virtually indestructible and one of the reasons a Springbar can withstand extreme winds.

His hanging at Utah State Prison in 1958 was the first to be carried out by the state in 46 years. Kirkham is the last prisoner to be hanged by the state of Utah.

Since 1961 we have been proud to manufacture the original Springbar® Canvas Tent in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

Most tents are designed to withstand a certain amount of wind, however speeds over 30 mph can cause damage. Remember to take rain ponchos and lots of plastic bags.

The answer to how much wind a tent can withstand is between 15 and 30 miles per hour. When camping beside water–lakes or the beach–one can almost be certain it is going to get breezy. By taking precautions, like checking the weather forecast, and bringing plenty of stakes, your tent should survive.

Though many campers will orient a tent with the smaller side facing the wind for reduced resistance, it's more important to place the side that has the strongest pole structure facing the wind. If you're camping in a hot climate, orient a door toward the wind for cooling.

1835 – June 1876) was a British adventurer, hotelier and ship's steward who fought beside William Walker in Nicaragua and Charles George Gordon in China during the Taiping Rebellion before landing in Ethiopia at the beginning of the British Expedition to Abyssinia against Emperor Tewodros II in 1868.

​Kirkham & Wesham Clubday - 10th June 2023

The parade will start at 9.30am at St Joseph's Church, Garstang Road North, Wesham.

Jack Kirkham / Owner of Springbar Tents - Utah's oldest tentmaker | History of Gear.

Who is the oldest tent manufacturer? ›

Armbruster Manufacturing is proud to be America's oldest family-owned tent maker.

Precision Made

We design, engineer, and assemble every iKamper roof top tent and cooking system in our own state-of-the-art factory in South Korea.

Even though dome tents look difficult to set up alone, they are actually one of the easiest tents to assemble by yourself! If you have a newer dome tent, it is simpler than ever to put one together. However, a lost instruction manual can mean the difference between an easy task and a much more difficult one.

The easiest tents to set up by yourself are: Core 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent (Best Overall Tent) Teton Sports Instant 1/2 Person Tent (Best For Backpacking) Coleman Instant Cabin Tent (4/6/10 Person) (Reliable Instant Cabin Tent)

For maximum holding power it is important to place the tent stake straight into the ground. Don't be tempted to angle the tent stake. This is because just a slight angle of the tent stake towards the tent reduces holding power a lot. Tent stake holding power was reduced by about 25% when it was angled this way.

However, it shouldn't be so tight that the tent is being pulled towards the ground. If your guy line is too tight, it could snap or damage your tent. There should be a very slight give in the line if you push on the cord.

Why are guy ropes needed to pitch a tent? Their main purpose is to add strength and stability. If they're tied correctly, tent guy ropes help to pull the canvas material taut and will keep the structure secure. Guy ropes are also required for ventilation.

If the wind speed is expected to be around 20 mph (32 km/h) or less, you should be good to go camping. But if the forecast is predicting higher winds, then it might be wise to postpone your trip until conditions are calmer.

Set pegs at a 45 degree into the ground and adjust guy rope to keep the fly taut. Loose, flapping parts are more likely to tear. Avoid leaving the door or flaps open that might catch in the wind. Do what you can and accept the weather – try to get some sleep.

Are dome tents better in the wind? ›

The best wind-resistant tents are typically dome-style tents, tunnel tents, or any round shape. For wind resistance, you should shy away from cabin tents with their vertical wall design.

Is 50 degrees too cold to sleep in a tent? Again, no it isn't. As long as you have a good three-season or four-season tent plus a sleep system (sleeping bag, air mattress, etc.) that's designed to be used in 50-degree weather, you'll be fine camping in a tent at 50 degrees.

If you're camping in open ground and directly under a storm, then it is a good idea to get out of the tent – they provide no protection and a metal ridgepoles may act as a lightning rod. If you're hammocking in a tree, it's probably not the best place to be if lightning is genuinely likely to hit nearby.

As long as you have the right gear that's rated for 20-degree weather (or lower), you can safely camp in these temperatures. Without gear designed for these temperatures, your risk of hypothermia and frostbite increases dramatically.

Anchor It Down

Fortunately, most pop-up tents come with ropes and stakes that allow you to anchor them tightly to the ground. These will be the best option for ensuring that your tent stays grounded on those windy days. Start by attaching the ropes to each of the four corners of the frame.

A properly pitched tent should be taut, and quiet in the wind. Improper pitching can cause condensation to worsen, stakes to pull out of the ground, and allow rain inside.

Kirkham lies at the centre of a relatively rich agricultural area. By the mid 18th century, however, the manufacture of sail cloth and the flax-weaving industry had become well established in the town.

Verdict: This is a wonderfully scenic medieval site, and well worth a visit.

KIRKHAM Family History

English (mainly northwestern): habitational name from any of the places in Lancashire and East Yorkshire named Kirkham. The placenames derive from Old Norse kirkja 'church' + Old English hām 'village, homestead' or Old Norse heim 'homestead, estate'.

It's a day for everyone – from Punch & Judy shows throughout the day to Morris Dancers and performers all over town. After the parade, the day continues at Lytham Hall. Enjoy an afternoon and evening of entertainment, games, food stalls and fun for all the family. Bring your picnic!

Are Kodiak tents made in China? ›

Where are Kodiak Canvas tents manufactured? All our tents are made in China by an expert canvas tent maker.

Taking inspiration from the tipi, with its conical shape ideal for repelling moisture and gusty winds, a fellow named Henry Hopkins Sibley (a Federal Army Colonel at the time) developed the Sibley Tent while posted in Texas.

Polyester tents

Regular re-waterproofing and an inbuilt UV resistance rating make this a long-life choice for tent material.

It is expected that Family tents should have a life span of 1 year, minimum, maintaining its sheltering and waterproofing capacities in all types of climates. Shelf-life: the tent has a shelf-life of minimum 5 years, under normal storage conditions, in dry, clean, and ventilated warehouses.

South Korean company HKD International Limited is the largest tent manufacturer in the world.

Hutch Tent manufactures four varieties of rooftop tents including one the company touts as being US-made. Sales are handled online and through the company's showroom in Salt Lake City. Roofnest offers a line-up of rooftop tents and sells directly from its Boulder, CO-based factory.

There is no practical advantage to it. Tent makers roll their tents simply because it's easier to build that process into an assembly line than stuffing them. And, it looks better when the consumer takes the tent out of the box.

When pitching a tent in a steady rain, if possible, assemble it under a thick canopy of tree branches, which often provides some shelter from the rain. Once it's set up, you can move it to your preferred tentsite and stake it out.

ONE PERSON SETUP: Designed with one central button and no-pinch height adjusters to allow easy, one-person setup and breakdown; just open the canopy, push the button, and adjust the height for instant shade in only a minute!

Should tent pegs go in at an angle? ›

Use Angles for Greater Holding Power

Simply pressing a peg straight into the ground won't provide the stability needed to keep your tent secure, especially if the wind picks up. In these conditions, you should place the peg in at roughly 90 degrees from the direction of pull so that the tip angles towards the tent.

Tips for using tent pegs

If you drive tent pegs into the ground at a 45-degree angle towards your tent, it'll help to create more grip and overall strength.

Peg the back down first - by pegging down the back of the tent first, even before any poles are in, you can anchor the tent, preventing it blowing away in the wind. You can then go and re-peg once you're done. Don't force the poles too much or they could break.