{"id":43330,"date":"2021-05-03T08:42:08","date_gmt":"2021-05-02T23:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=43330"},"modified":"2023-11-03T13:34:24","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T03:04:24","slug":"podcast-wind-rain-when-camping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-wind-rain-when-camping\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep8 &#8211; Dealing with Wind &#038; Rain When Camping"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading for-amp\">Listen to the full episode here: <\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-8445959\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/8445959.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-8445959&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-close\"><\/div>\n\t\t<iframe class=\"wp-video-popup-video is-hosted is-landscape is-resizable\" src=\"\" data-wp-video-popup-url=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/XRVp9Ejs3lc?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We can&#8217;t control the weather&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So when you get an unexpected bout of rain or wind in the middle of your camping trip it can really put a dampener on the whole experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show podcast, Ben and Lauren give you all the hot tips on how to set up your campsite, and cook without letting a drizzle or gust of wind get the better of you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shortcuts:<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>00:00 \u2013 Intro<\/p>\n<p>02:00 &#8211; Lauren\u2019s windy horror story<\/p>\n<p>05:20 \u2013 Choosing your campsite<\/p>\n<p>06:30 \u2013 What\u2019s the best tent for wind?<\/p>\n<p>10:52 \u2013 Trace springs for your guy ropes<\/p>\n<p>12:57 \u2013 Upgrade your pegs<\/p>\n<p>17:00 \u2013 Dealing with rain<\/p>\n<p>18:09 \u2013 Use a shovel to dig a channel<\/p>\n<p>19:06 \u2013 Water run off<\/p>\n<p>19:43 \u2013 Dining shelter for cooking and eating<\/p>\n<p>21:05 \u2013 Windshield for your camp stove<\/p>\n<p>22:16 \u2013 LPG stoves &amp; back-up cooking methods\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this Episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Products:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tents#?pagenumber=1&amp;pageSize=48&amp;orderBy=0&amp;specIds=&amp;brands=34&amp;type=263&amp;colourSize=&amp;priceRange=\">Zempire air tents<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/key-head-galvanized-steel-tent-pegs\">Supa Peg key-head galvanized steel tent pegs<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/angle-iron-tent-pegs\">Supa Peg angle iron tent peg<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/tent-accessories#?pagenumber=1&amp;pageSize=48&amp;orderBy=0&amp;specIds=&amp;brands=&amp;type=118&amp;colourSize=&amp;priceRange=\">Rope and trace springs<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-stoves#?pagenumber=1&amp;pageSize=48&amp;orderBy=0&amp;specIds=487&amp;brands=&amp;type=488&amp;colourSize=&amp;priceRange=\">LPG stoves<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/double-camp-stove-windshield\">Companion Double Camp Stove Windshield<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Other:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FvImU1Xa3-o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube: Supa Peg Rope &amp; Trace Springs<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Campsite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to set your tent up in a protected space and consider the orientation of your tent and what direction the wind is. Avoid setting up your tent under a tree in case of falling branches that risk injury or damage. If you can, try to position your vehicle as a wind break. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s the Best Tent to Use in the Wind?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The reality is, no tent is designed to withstand constant wind. However, designs like the air tent are more forgiving in blustery conditions as their structure is not rigid and will flex more with the wind. These are a good choice for coastal camping where the wind can be more persistent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also expedition style tents that use a tunnel-shaped design to make them more aerodynamic for alpine environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind these styles of tents are the opposite of a boxy family tent that most people would camp with, so they will perform very differently out in the field on a windy day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pegs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do yourself a favour and upgrade the standard pegs that come included with your tent, as they&#8217;re not going to be helpful in wind or rain. Invest in some larger, heavy-duty pegs ideally with a key head design, as they have much better grip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another recommendation is to keep a couple of angle iron tent pegs in your kit, as they are fantastic for coastal conditions when you need to secure a beach shelter just on the main tension points. Sand pegs are also really handy if you are camping in the dunes. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/EP-8-Body-Image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43527\" title=\"A few key items in your kit will make wet or windy camping easier. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/EP-8-Body-Image.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/EP-8-Body-Image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/EP-8-Body-Image-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/EP-8-Body-Image-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Be prepared for what the weather throws at you. Image:<\/em> Earthwell<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Trace Springs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best tips for dealing with wind is to add trace springs to the guy ropes on your tent. These allow your tent to move with the wind and accommodate any stretching or shrinkage of the fabric, without compromising the tension needed to support your shelter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a Rain Shelter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the colder months when you know there is a chance of wet weather, take some form shelter, like an awning or tarp and poles. If you have an existing awning, you may be able to add walls to it that can create a wind break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need somewhere protected to cook your meals, eat, and relax as you don&#8217;t want to be stuck inside your tent 24\/7. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare in advance if you are expecting windy weather by protecting the flame of your stove with a windshield. If you can, invest in a quality LPG stove for winter camping as disposable butane canister lunchbox stoves will struggle in cold weather. You also don&#8217;t want to be relying on a campfire, so a back-up stove is a must, just in case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week&#8217;s episode!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for tuning in to this week&#8217;s episode of the Snowys Podcast. Don&#8217;t forget to subscribe to us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCgpO6k-UyaYgwyLg0ESceCg\">YouTube<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0wy9b822eekXe00bAIqPbX\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/au\/podcast\/snowys-camping-show\/id1527530990\">iTunes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/podcasts\/db56692e-96e7-418d-929d-88c5fde70b1a\/Snowys-Camping-Show\">Amazon Music<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/269-snowys-camping-show-79675943\/\">iHeartRadio<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pca.st\/z1mx2k64\">Pocket Casts<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/s?fid=618483\">Stitcher<\/a> so you never miss an upload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions for Ben and Lauren, make sure you head over to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/snowys\/\">Facebook group<\/a> and let us know as we&#8217;d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Catch you out there!<\/p>\n<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style1 like-43330 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='43330' data-nonce='34faf25533' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Liked it' \/><span class='lc-43330 lc'>10<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> <div class='status-43330 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We can&#8217;t control the weather, so when you get an unexpected bout of rain or wind in the middle of your camping trip it can really put a dampener on the whole experience. 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