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The age-old tent tussle: canvas champions versus synthetic titans…
This episode unpacks Ben and Lauren’s pitch on a deceptively simple yet loaded question: which out of canvas or synthetic tents are the most superior for various types of outdoor adventuring? Our gear gurus start by laying down the foundation; addressing primary differences in weight, durability, and water resistance, while considering how your camping style influences the best choice.
From lighter canvas innovations, keeping natural fibres dry, and the trade-offs between robustness and portability, to why sacrificing features for simplicity might be the ultimate weight-saving strategy – tune in for a comprehensive guide that proves the ‘better’ tent is simply what suits your style of adventure.
Tune in for a comprehensive guide that proves the ‘better’ tent is simply what suits your style of adventure.
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
02:23 – Canvas Vs Synthetic Tents: Which Is ‘Better’?
03:24 – Primary Differences
04:54 – Canvas Tents: Weight, Durability and Water Resistance
05:55 – Synthetic Tents: Weight, Durability and Water Resistance
06:51 – Types of Camping and Duration of Stay
08:38 – Lighter Canvas
09:10 – Keeping Canvas Dry
09:32 – Best for Longevity and Robustness
10:12 – Best for Lightweight Portability
11:09 – Which Tent Suits What You’re Doing?
13:19 – Ben’s First Mid-Episode Sneeze!
13:30 – Saving Weight: Sacrificing Features for Simplicity
14:39 – Rooftop Tents
15:11 – Summary
Mentioned in this Episode:
Products:
Oztent RV Canvas Touring Tents
Podcasts and Blogs:
Ep113 – Our Pitch on Picking a Tent
Best Family Camping Tents for 2025
Best 4WD & Touring Tents for 2025
Pitch Perfect: Choosing the Right Tent
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