06/08/2026
I thought 20 pounds per leg was enough.
After all, the tent itself weighed about 50 pounds.
Then the wind showed me a flaw in that logic.
This photo was taken after one of the storms that taught me some expensive lessons. The weight in the photo started in the front corner of my tent. While it was still attached to the tent, it wasn't secured effectively enough to stay where it belonged.
The lessons?
✔ More weight
✔ Better attachment
Today, our weights are held snug against the tent legs with Velcro straps and attached directly to the tent frame with ratchet straps.
Looking back, we were incredibly lucky this storm came through overnight. The park was a disaster zone the next morning, but there weren't people walking around when tents and equipment started moving.
That's one of the reasons I'm so particular about tent weights, tie-downs, and ground anchors now. It's not just about protecting my booth. It's about protecting the people around it too.
I already paid for this lesson. You can have it for free.
If you're curious about the weights themselves, I've shared the parts list and some of the build process in other recent reels, and I'll be sharing more as this series continues.
The (simply amazing, life-changing 🤯😍) retractable ratchet straps and Velcro straps we're using are linked in my bio.
Follow along for market setup tips, outdoor event lessons, behind-the-scenes small business life, and things I've learned over 17 years of markets so you don't have to learn them the hard way.
