Ep113 – Our Pitch on Picking a Tent

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They’re your bedrooms in a bag. Your portable fortresses. Your on-the-road abodes.

They’re tents.

In this episode, Ben and Lauren go back to basics, detailing the main considerations when choosing a tent. From size, space, and weight, to ‘future-proofing’, vestibules, and product reviews – tune in for the most beneficial 45 minutes of tent-talk to date!

In this episode, Ben and Lauren go back to basics, detailing the main considerations when choosing a tent. Image: BlackWolf

Shortcuts:

00:00 – Intro

02:23 – Choosing a Tent

05:18 – Basic Considerations

05:52 – Environmental Conditions

07:02 – Size and Space

11:19 – ‘Future-Proofing’ and Accessories

15:29 – Pack Size and Weight

20:25 – Pitching

27:04 – Connectivity

30:40 – Additional Features: Walls, Awnings, and Vestibules

32:35 – Waterhead Rating

35:32 – Windows

36:48 – Internal Storage

38:41 – Weather-Protected Ventilation

39:31 – Making the Final Decision

42:05 – Product Reviews

43:58 – Online Camping Groups

Mentioned in this Episode:

Products:

Dome tents

Inflatable / air tents

Coleman Instant Up Northstar tents

Coleman Bedrock 2P Hiking Tent

Blogs:

‘What Are Waterhead Ratings on Tents?’ – By Ben Collaton

Podcasts:

Ep10 – Camping with Teenagers

Ep16 – Tent Waterhead Ratings with Zempire

Ep97 – Camping with Kids

Other:

YouTube: product videos

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