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In the dark about Blockout technology? Ben and Lauren address the great debate dividing the tent world…
In this episode, our outdoor experts tackle one of camping’s most polarising fabric technologies – blockout coatings that promise pitch-black mornings but deliver heated tent controversies.
A camping luxury, or an expensive “solution” to an inevitable aspect of outdoor living? From sleeping soundly through the sunrise to waking in oven-like conditions, and exploring the affect of light-blocking treatments and enhanced materials on durability, waterhead ratings, pack weight, and performance – this conversation covers the science behind fabric coatings, the fundamental tension between ventilation and insulation, and the unbeatable bliss of simply waking up with the sun.
A camping luxury, or an expensive solution to an inevitable aspect of outdoor living?
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
01:22 – Blockout Technology
02:19 – Tent Ventilation Vs Insulation
04:37 – Pros of Blockout Technology
06:44 – Cons of Blockout Technology
09:41 – The Impact of Fabric Coatings on Durability and Waterhead Ratings
13:47 – Weight Considerations of Fabric Coatings
15:43 – Summary
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Podcasts and Blogs:
Ep16 – Tent Waterhead Ratings with Zempire
Ep138 – Zempire: Innovating the Outdoors with Richard Knauf
Ep163 – What Makes a Fabric Waterproof?
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