Hi-Gear Horizon Windbreak with Clear Window Panels, 4 Panelled Structured Windbreak from the Hi-Gear Horizon Tent Collection, 6 Metre Windbreak for Camping, Camping Equipment

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So, I debated long and hard about this purchase while holed up during the early months of the pandemic. His co-pilot jumped out and started wading through the knee- and thigh-deep drifts of snow toward my position in the rocks. The abysmal weather was showing no signs of abating, and each time my tent collapsed in the the strong wind, I became more and more concerned that I might not make it through the night. If you’re planning a camping or caravanning holiday, one of the smartest investments you can make is in a windbreak Windbreaks provide much-needed protection from the wind and rain when enjoying outdoor activities, helping to keep your camping space sheltered and comfortable.

I’m fairly certain the pilot signaled me by blinking a blue light on and off, but maybe I was hallucinating. It only took us 15 minutes to fly to the small mountain town of Kamas, Utah, where we were met by an ambulance that would take me the rest of the way to the hospital in Park City.However, I suspect plenty of people might actually hesitate if they stop to consider what their rescue bills might amount to in some parts of the U. Over the next nine hours of my ordeal, the State of Utah would make three rescue attempts to get me off that mountain. Then I pulled all the slack of the tent fabric taut and tucked under me it as tightly as possible to keep the strong wind from blowing me away. Not long after it got dark, I received a message that a helicopter was en route to my location and 35 minutes out. And I was protected enough to pull my icy gloves off and let my hands thaw while I waited for new instructions.

Inflatable air windbreaks are particularly popular choices for campers as they are lightweight and easy to set up; simply inflate them with a high-volume pump! And, as I studied my map over and over to adjust my plan, I could see I was still nearly 20 miles for the closest trailhead. I had a family who relied on me back home, and I needed to focus on my survival, not what other hikers might think of me. I took the EXACT same level of detailed care that I always do when planning my backcountry adventures.I quickly explained my location (even though they had my precise GPS coordinates) and that I was worried I wasn’t likely to make it safely through another night given the unending blizzard and my gear’s conditions. Around 9:40 pm, the SAR coordinator texted me again to inform me they were hoping to try another helicopter rescue during a break in the storm after midnight. But, I’m here to stomp on the illusion that you’re safe just because you’ve hiked thousands and thousands of miles.

Despite these depressing thoughts, I know in my heart that being tough only gets you so far when your life is actually in danger.

The height and length of the wind break offers great protection from the elements but transparent window panels allow you to enjoy visibility. Then the wind was picking up again, and I worried they wouldn’t be able rescue me if they didn’t hurry up and land! I had my headlamp on to pinpoint my location, and I was using the flashlight from my iPhone to wave back and forth so they could see me on the ground.