The Early Registration period for the Golden State Star Party is underway, and registrations are well ahead of last year at this time. We expect an even bigger...
Hello, I noticed on the Campsite Preparation page the following statement: "During the windy periods tents, tarps and easy-ups can easily turn into kites....
Ken Hudson asked; ... we will require that all of the above be secured with 1/4 inch diameter, or better, nail-stakes. Can anyone point me to a website that...
... It probably goes without saying, but don't forget a beefy hammer or hatchet to drive the stakes with. Last year I forgot mine! Many thanks to Dave C. for...
While on the subject of tent stakes, I recommend applying small flags made of masking tape (or whatever you have on hand) on the tent stakes and the tie-down...
Hi Terry, The Kelty Triptease Lightline does look very intriguing. I wonder if it shows up as reflective when red light shines on it - or just white light....
So, are you recommending thinner nail stakes (strong titanium so they don't bend) or the thicker hard-ground penetrating aluminum stakes I see for sale...
The ground is fairly hard. What you are trying to prevent is wind from picking up your tent. I personally prefer the 10" steel or titanium "nail" shaped...
... they held mine just fine last year, but I had to take the side panels out as the wind load in the late afternoons was bending the whole canopy over. guy...
Yeah, but if there are too many chords stretching away from your canopy, you're likely to get tangled up in them after dark, along with stepping on and...
I'm going to buy a big piece of Aluminet to cover my 10x10 tent, but I'm also thinking about another piece for the 24 in. Starmaster. At Shingletown a few...
Peter, When we were at Shingletown, Phil Chambers once took a digital thermometer and pointed it at the runway, mid-day. > 150 F. That was because the...
Peter, Be sure to shop around for the Aluminet. There is a big difference in price between the different vendors. I think the manufacturer is the best price, ...
On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 11:49 AM, Mark Wagner ... AH.... so it is. The tinyURL link is no longer functioning, but you can find your way through Dan Wright's...
Ok, good news! Didn't Paul mention a vendor in his area - San Diego? I'm seeing an online cost of 32 cents per sq. ft. of 70% block Aluminet which equates to...
I just phoned Polysac in San Diego. They will ship Aluminet after placing your order by phone. They have the maximum 80% protection Aluminet. Example: $86...
... Interesting! I've just been cruising through Polysack's website. They no longer take orders online, nor do they have their prices listed. This was not...
Peter, How are you going to use this to cover your tent? In other words, what will hold the Aluminet up? Thanks, Ken ________________________________ From:...
Yeah, those nice long steel galvinized nails would do the trick. If it can hold stuff down at TSP, it can hold it down anywhere. ;) The winds at GSSP is...
Ken Hudson asked; Peter, How are you going to use this to cover your tent? In other words, what will hold the Aluminet up? ***************** Last year at GSSP...
Peter Natscher said; I just phoned Polysac in San Diego. They will ship Aluminet after placing your order by phone. They have the maximum 80% protection...
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