Blowin' in the wind....

Don't try this!

It did not seem THAT windy, and I thought I'd clean the dirt out of the tent, plus un-do the velcro straps that held the poles.

Due to the I.D. MK1XL's superb ability to handle wind (on the ground), I had grossly underestimated how strong the winds were actually blowing!

Next time I'll shake out the tent AT HOME!!!!

For Alpine style backpacking, where the ground is really rocky, I really like either the Integral Designs MK1 XL with two doors, or the Hilleberg Allak.  Both are free standing, and both really withstand some fierce winds.

Here's a photo of me and my packgoat, Rufus, on the summit of Chocolate Peak in the Wellsville Mountain Range in Northern Utah.