How does this do in windy conditions?
83557
Any Solar Cooker will have trouble in the wind because the all have reflective panels. This one I've found needs to be placed in a sheltered area where the wind has less impact, like the side of the house away from the wind, or side of a car or a bush, or something like that. There are holes in the reflector where strings can be attached to poles to give it more support in the wind, but the best results are to use it in on a calm day or a light breezes. Fortunately, it cooks fast so it doesn't need it to be out there too long. Hope this helps...
1434503
It has a small wind release. Very small. Not really noticeable. Doesn't do much to help with wind.
2131476
I live in Florida near the beach and have a lot of wind. I have not screwed the unit down yet but it does make a little noise and move around a little on really windy days. I would say to just try it for a while it may depend on location. the top does a good job letting the wind through.
562411
Is fine in our back yard with strong winds, have placed small bricks in corners, but have had no problems. It comes with small tent pegs, but I wouldn't trust them to strong winds. No cover for the front. Live in high desert, so rain hasn't been a problem.
1067646
I've used mine lakeside where it was fairly windy, but you need to be sure to stake out the guy wires. You can add weight straight down from the corners, too, such as bungee to your cooler,etc.
1252430
In regards to windy conditions, please see my 2013 review by CWH on Amazon. I haven't used this item during any windy conditions. I do not feel comfortable that it would sustain heavy winds. As for securing the umbrella in the sand, I don't think the stakes that come with the umbrella will suffice.
1406258
I fly mine outside all the time with no trouble. A breeze just makes it more fun to fly, though I've never flown it in strong winds. By all means take it outdoors.
1477485
We haven't had winds that strong since I installed it but I think it will hold up if installed properly. The anchors seem very well made to me. Hope that helps.
2016131
I've had mine 2 years now and it gets very windy here , as long as its tied down good no problems
320958
I have used this in my backyard and it worked better there than at the beach which we have also used it. The winds at my house are a lot worse, and it held up well.
535625
I doubt it would work well, especially if the breeze is hard. It should be fine in a normal breeze.
1389973
I set mine up on a concrete patio to see if I could fit my tent underneath it and it seemed to work o.k. like that. I don't know if it would withstand any wind to speak of, though.
2239667
The antenna will be fine in wind if you mount it properly. Don't secure it you might have a problem.
386254
Holds up great to wind. We have it over a pergola. We have had a couple severe thunderstorms come through Virginia with no issues.
2078420
Haven't tried outside... I imagine it would work fine if there wasn't much wind. Works great though....
763388
I fly it outside all the time. I prefer no wind, but it can handle light to moderate breeze if you can.
2270837
Easy for 2 or more people cause it is pretty big. It does NOT do well in wind, since it is a fan/blower system, it is pretty low pressure and will flex pretty badly, but on a still night or with a light breeze, it's great!!