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This thread is specifically for LBO related questions and configurations.

What's the general wind rating for the LBO using your CF pole in the Base+Base set up & the Base+Tarp+Base set up?

Thanks

The pole will not be an issue. It will come down to stakes etc. The round shape of tipis tends to shed wind a bit better for the size however the LBO does well. The numerous guy outs help on the flatter sides depending on configuration. We had prototypes up in 50 to 60 MPH winds but I don't have an official rating. What wind ratings are you looking for or where are you planning to use it ?

Here is a photo of the 3 piece vestibule

by , on Flickr

How many stakes are needed for the 3 sided vestibule?

2 extra minimum but you can use more. 6 total for the minimum with base 8 or 9 optimum

Couple questions: In the video of the LBO being set(the one with the nest and the dogs get to stay in the vestibule), what bag is the shelter is being packed in at the start of the video? Also what diameter cord works best in the line locks that come on the LBO?

The bag is a actually a silnylon stove bag, just nothing we have ever offered, but I use it a fair amount.

2.5 to 3 mm cordage. Lawson wire works well and we have some just have not out it on the site yet. They will happen this week

I'm a personal fan of the Exped reflective dyneema cord. being sold in lengths of 15 m. Has a 2 mm thickness and weighs 2.7 grams per meter. Breakingforce 140 kilograms. http://www.exped.com/en/product-categor ... -tent-cord

For line locks I'm fan of two types. The first type are these of Exped, with these type you can easily lay them on a tree without knotting: http://www.exped.com/en/product-categor ... nsion-lock

The second type are the mini line-lok's of the firm clam cleat: http://www.clamcleat.com/cleats/cleat_d ... ?theid2=95. Available in different colors including glow in the dark.

Is it possible to run the lbo base-tarp-vestibule instead of base-tarp-base. Are the any disadvantages to this. thanks