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Our mate Ryan Faulkner from Zempire joins the chat about all things air tents!
Easy to pitch and small to pack – could an air tent be the perfect shelter solution for your family camping?
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Could an air tent be the perfect shelter solution for your family camping? Credit: Zempire
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
01:05 – Ryan from Zempire joins the chat
01:47 – Overview of Zempire
02:55 – Zempire’s introduction to the Australasian regions
05:20 – Misconceptions around air tents
05:45 – Building consumer confidence when introducing inflatable technology
07:57 – Bladder material
09:19 – Material testing
11:55 – Weak points in material testing
14:30 – Weather factors in material testing
20:00 – Over-inflation and pump features
22:48 – Tent failures
26:31 – Tent designs
28:35 – Replacing tent tubes
29:51 – Wind and rain performance
31:05 – Pack-down
36:11 – Benefits of air tents for mobility purposes
38:26 – Zempire air tent materials
40:05 – Ryan’s favourite Zempire tent
40:30 – Ryan’s parting points
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From tent pegs and air tents, to setups for summer and one-pot wonders – our gear gurus Ben and Lauren unpack the topics on every camper’s tongue, taking each minute to the limit with how-to’s, destinations, and expert interviews. Be it a swag, tent, or ‘swent’ – set up camp with us!