Has anyone used this tent on soft/loose beach sand? I'm concerned that it might not stay upright using the standard 12" stakes that are included.
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Take some empty sandbags, rope, and a shovel with you for beach camping. Fill the bags, tie some rope to them and bury 3-4 feet on average. Then tie the rope to the tent where you would normally use stakes. You could bury them as deep as needed for the conditions expected.
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I would not think that this would work on beach sand (or, for that matter, solid rock) with the supplied stakes (especially since they are round shafts). The reason is that this tent MUST be firmly staked for the roof support to do its job. This is due the design of the this type of tent. It is not meant to be free standing, the same as with most large base camp tents, officer tents, marquis tents, re-enactment tents, etc. Solid ground anchoring is not an option with this tent, but rather a requirement. However, if you have extra long stakes which you could substitute, which are designed for sand, and which would not easily pull out, you may have a chance at having it work on beach sand.
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I would not think that this would work on beach sand (or, for that matter, solid rock) with the supplied stakes (especially since they are round shafts). The reason is that this tent MUST be firmly staked for the roof support to do its job. This is due the design of the this type of tent. It is not meant to be free standing, the same as with most large base camp tents, officer tents, marquis tents, re-enactment tents, etc. Solid ground anchoring is not an option with this tent, but rather a requirement.However, if you have extra long stakes which you could substitute, which are designed for sand, and which would not easily pull out, you may have a chance at having it work on beach sand. I would not think that this would work on beach sand (or, for that matter, solid rock) with the supplied stakes (especially since they are round shafts). The reason is that this tent MUST be firmly staked for the roof support to do its job. This is due the design of the this type of tent. It is not meant to be free standing, the same as with most large base camp tents, officer tents, marquis tents, re-enactment tents, etc. Solid ground anchoring is not an option with this tent, but rather a requirement.However, if you have extra long stakes which you could substitute, which are... » Read More I would not think that this would work on beach sand (or, for that matter, solid rock) with the supplied stakes (especially since they are round shafts). The reason is that this tent MUST be firmly staked for the roof support to do its job. This is due the design of the this type of tent. It is not meant to be free standing, the same as with most large base camp tents, officer tents, marquis tents, re-enactment tents, etc. Solid ground anchoring is not an option with this tent, but rather a requirement.However, if you have extra long stakes which you could substitute, which are designed for sand, and which would not easily pull out, you may have a chance at having it work on beach sand. « Show Less
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I think they make special stakes for that....it definitely will need something different as the stakes are critical to its support structure....maybe use sandbags to anchor to?
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I have never used an anchor that attaches to the center pole, but I use plastic stakes that are meant for camping on sand. I have never had a problem through several years of ocean beach vacations. Stakes are very inexpensive. You can find them at any camping store.
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I've used mine a handful of times for my kids. It usually stays in place pretty well, it has stakes to stake it in the ground and it also has little pockets on the side you put sand in for weight. We did just come back from a vacation 2 weeks ago where there was a day we went to the beach and it wasn't holding up so well but that's the first time we've had problems.
121129
The frame does hold the tent up sturdy, without the stakes in the ground. As long as its not too windy, as not to blow the tent over. That should not be a problem if you were in it.
121130
As long as the wind isn't blowing. If it is windy, I would bring water jugs to fill and put in the corners. I did not stake my tent on nights I knew would be nice and the tent did not shift position. I also stayed in a couple "parking lots" and had no problems. But then again, I had a large dog to hold it down. LOL
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Number of stakes needed will depend entirely on wind. It's a large and tall tent, so it definitely catches air. I got caught in a strong wind storm a couple months back, and no amount of stakes would have kept it anchored. I ended up tying it to a tree, and the wind still almost flattened it.
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It needs to be secured pretty well to the ground with spikes (12" and 18" spikes included). I would think that this would not hold up well on the beach. I would try using a goal with fiberglass poles.
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Hi. It comes with stakes and you need to use them. You also need the guide lines. This tent does not stay up without it so that means you need good soil too. I tried using this tent on the beach and ended up with it laying on top of me. Hope this helps.
1013519
Not real sure havent used it on he beach yet. I think it will with the proper stakes to hold it down and with some items inside it.
2055191
I have only used it on big beaches in Maine and Florida. The stakes supplied are ok but in big winds using better stakes worked fine. I have not needed a sand anchor. I mostly use it on it's side. I use all guy lines when upright. I really like this item. My family now has three of them.
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It is not free standing. My only concern would be keeping the stakes down in sand.
818978
I used 24" rebar stakes for mine. But I was out in the desert and worried about wind - and not much else. Those 24" - 36" spiral stakes could work if you have soft soils.
1153735
It has metal stakes about 6 inches long that anchor the support lines for the poles. It could work in the sand if the loose sand is not too deep or you could anchor the lines with bags filled with sand or use longer stakes. Any portable net you get will have the same problem anchoring in sand.
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Actually only 4 stakes are needed to hold the (bent poles) tent upright, but that would be without any wind conditions. I believe it has 10 total stakes that can be used; 4 on each side and 2 for pulling the end cords to ensure the curved poles are as tight as you want. You can actually get the poles pulled pretty tight with just 1 stake in each corner of the tent, but you should only do that in mild weather. And like Joe McD says, you then have a rain fly to use and stake down.
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I believe there are around 12-18 stakes (or so) included in the set, but in my experience, the stakes are perfectly fine. We've used the tent about a dozen times and have used the stakes in regular grass, sandy soil, and very rocky soil, as well as through inclement weather. The we have not had a single problem with the stakes being flimsy, bending, coming loose, etc.
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I recommend always using stakes. Helps keep tent perimeter tight - and using the top guys keeps tent stable. We do most of our camping in the Eastern Sierra Mtns or in deserts of Southern California. Never know when the wind will come up. Why take a chance?
1260503
it will stand up to light wind, we add a couple of extra tie downs to it if it gets breezy and it works great. we use the four tent stakes that come with it and then add two cords, one on each side if it gets to wobbly with wind. it stays up great!