Uploaded November 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Howling wind. It can torment us in the backcountry. But few are the camp sites, especially above tree line, that the wind won’t find. Perhaps the most frustrating of the windy-weather camp tasks is setting up your shelter. Adventure photographer and host of Backpacking TV, Eric Hanson recently battled the infamous gusts of Patagonia on a solo trek and quickly learned some key tricks for setting up your home when the air is blowing fiercely.
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Howling wind. It can torment us in the backcountry. But few are the camp sites, especially above tree line, that the wind won’t find. Perhaps the most frustrating of the windy-weather camp tasks is setting up your shelter. Adventure photographer and host of Backpacking TV, Eric Hanson recently battled the infamous gusts of Patagonia on a solo trek and quickly learned some key tricks for setting up your home when the air is blowing fiercely.
Find more tips on our blog, The Summit Register: bit.ly/3tLXj7n
Shop MSR Tents: bit.ly/3tMCJDV
