Wind Resistant Tent
An excellent wind resistant tent can be essential if you plan to camp in windy conditions or stormy conditions. Whether or not the tent is properly secured with or without stakes wind can still damage your tent if extreme enough.
If you fear your tent getting blown away we will show you what to look for and our top picks for the best high wind tent!
Best High Wind Tent
What Makes a Good Wind Resistant Tent
There are a few factors that make some tents more wind resistant and better in stormy conditions. If you plan on camping in harsh and windy conditions it is important to take these factors into consideration when buying a tent for you or your family. You will want to look into the material strength, guylines, rainfly, and other small improvements compared to a basic tent.
Rainfly
Having a good rain fly could be the most important part of a proper wind resistant tent. The rain fly is very important because that will be the first thing wind comes in contact with and it will act as the first line of defense.
The best type of rain fly style you can have for wind is a full coverage rain fly that goes all the way to the ground. Most rain flies only cover 2/3 of the tent meaning wind can easily get through and affect the tent. A full-coverage rainfly will make the tent more arrow dynamic as it is one fluid shape allowing the wind to flow instead of hitting the rainfly than a tent.
Guyline
Guy lines are also very important to a properly secured tent in the wind. Guylines help hold down both your tent and rainfly. Making sure these are strong enough to hold during strong winds is crucial.
A heavy-duty nylon guyline is one of the best options as it can withstand about 200 lbs of pulling pressure. Along with that, it has very little stretch meaning the rain fly and tent won’t have much movement during high winds if properly used.
Material
Most 3-season tents are made of lightweight nylon and mesh which isn’t very strong against most weather conditions. For stormy and windy conditions it is recommended to have a complete nylon tent which is what most 4-season tents are made of.
Finding a double-walled tent can also make your tent more durable from the wind and keep you warmer because it will let less wind through.
Other Factors
Above are the most important and effective accessories to protect against camping in heavy winds. These other minor factors can give you extra defense against the wind if you feel you still need it.
Properly sealed zippers can help let less wind through. A top-tear zipper system or adding a velcro cloth in front of the zipper can reduce help solve this problem.
Having a thick tent footer can protect you from some of the cold air that the wind can bring in. Even with a full coverage rain fly a small amount of wind will still get under and can bring cold air under the tent.
ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 2-Person Tent
The Alps Mountaineering Tasmanian tent is one of the best 4 season tents on the market and will easily protect from all weather conditions including heavy winds. The sleek design makes it more arrow dynamic and less exposed to weather conditions. Built with durable materials the strong polyester rainfly is great for rain, snow, heavy wind and more. The aluminum poles are durable and capable of withstanding wind over 100 mph.
This is our overall pick due to the craftsmanship of the genius design. I have personally used this tent for years and it never had a problem handling the weather conditions I put it through. As stated in many of the reviews this tent has been tested and passed in 50+ mph winds with rain and snow. This is one of the best 4 season tents on the market meaning it can easily withstand high winds without a problem!
Nemo Kunai Tent - Freestanding 4-Season Tent
The Nemo Kunai tent is small, and lightweight, with a simple yet perfect design for camping and backpacking. At only 3.7 lbs this tent is very light weight for the protection it will give you.
This 4 season tent and rainfly is lined with Xstream shield proofing to protect against wind, rain, and snow. Made from a mesh to keep it lightweight with the exterior protection of heavy-duty nylon for the rain fly. Aluminum poles are flexible and durable and are built to withstand almost all harsh conditions.
As the lightest weight tent on our list, it easily provides coverage from heavy winds making it the best wind backpacking tent!
Clostnature Lightweight Waterproof Camping Tent
The Clostnature Lightweight tent is cheap and reliable in windy conditions! As the cheapest option on our list, it still comes with almost all of the necessary advanced functions needed to be a highly-rated wind-resistant tent.
Fabric made from polyester and with strong aluminum poles, this tent is very durable in almost any weather condition.
The snow flaps used on the rainfly allow for even more protection from the wind and other weather compared to most cheap tents. The flaps fold all the way down to the ground and provide a dome-like barrier for protection.
This lightweight 4-season 2-person tent is great for wind or almost any weather and can help save you some money for other camping gear!