{"id":48855,"date":"2022-05-16T12:03:52","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T02:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=48855"},"modified":"2025-05-07T04:23:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T18:53:17","slug":"podcast-stretchers-in-tents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-stretchers-in-tents\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep56 \u2013 Will That Stretcher Fit?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading for-amp\"><strong>Listen to the full episode here:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-10623391\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/10623391.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-10623391&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\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\/ncqwWlGd05Y?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 for-amp\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ep 56 - Will That Stretcher Fit?\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ncqwWlGd05Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There\u2019s no questioning that triangles are the superior shape. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At school, we asked mum to cut our sandwiches into triangular pieces because it improved the flavour tenfold (duh). That goes for pizza too \u2013 slicing into square slabs only leaves behind those annoying almost-slices, wasted on the edges. No one likes an almost-slice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, triangles are so celebrated that we even have a theory to determine the length of the hypotenuse of an irregular triangle. Thought you\u2019d never need this information in your day-to-day life? Well, if you\u2019re an avid camper who values a superior sleep set-up, room to groove, and overall comfort within your canvas cave \u2013 think again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, our outdoor experts apply Ben\u2019s approach \u2013 established with a little help from Pythagoras \u2013 to determine how a standard sized stretcher can fit within the multiple tent shapes, styles, and designs. In doing so they consider height, length, and slope, revealing how much interior space can be lost \u2013 and how to gain some of it back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Short Cuts:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 \u2013 Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>00:40 \u2013 \u201cWill THAT stretcher fit in THAT tent?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>03:30 \u2013 Cabin-Style Tents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>06:33 \u2013 Dome Tents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08:23 \u2013 Cabin-Style Tents: Revisited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:48 \u2013 Bedrooms of Family Dome Tents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13:18 \u2013 Oztent Tents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16:06 \u2013 Touring Tents (with Extended Back Walls)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18:52 \u2013 Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mentioned in this Episode:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/can-i-fit-a-camp-stretcher-in-that-tent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u2018Can I Fit a Camp Stretcher in That Tent?\u2019 By Ben Collaton<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/best-camp-stretchers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Camp Stretchers &amp; Beds<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Products:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/coleman-instant-up-tents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coleman Instant Up Tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=coleman%20northstar%20tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coleman Instant Up Northstar Darkroom Tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=fast%20frame%20tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Fast Frame Tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/fast-frame-lumos-10-person-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Fast Frame Lumos Integrated Lighting 10 Person Tent<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/fast-frame-lumos-12-person-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Fast Frame Lumos Integrated Lighting 12 Person Tent<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/gazebo-portico-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Gazebo Portico 3.0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/easy-fold-low-rise-single-stretcher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Easy Fold Low Rise Single Stretcher<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=OZtrail%20sleeping%20mats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Sleeping Mats<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/black-wolf-turbo-tents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BlackWolf Turbo Tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/turbo-tent-plus-300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BlackWolf Turbo Plus 300 Tent<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Stretchers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stretchers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/goanna-stretcher-series-ii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oztent Goanna Stretcher Series II<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Oztent%20touring%20tents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oztent Touring Tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Oztent%20RV%20touring%20tents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oztent RV Touring Tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/best-camp-stretchers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oztent RV5 Canvas Touring Tent<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/bedarra-family-2-room-dome-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outdoor Connection Bedarra Family 2-Room Dome Tent<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/safari-260-touring-tent\" target=\"_blank\">Darche Safari 260 Touring Tent<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/safari-350-touring-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Darche Safari 350 Touring Tent<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/xtender-25-awning-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Darche Xtender 2.5 Awning Tent<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/eclipse-slimline-side-awning-2-5m-x-2-5m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Darche Eclipse Slimline Side Awning 2.5m x 2.5m<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-sleeping-mats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sleeping Mats<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=exped%20sleeping%20mats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exped Sleeping Mats<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/megamat-single-camp-mat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zempire Monstamat Single Camp Mat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=zempire%20sleeping%20mats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zempire Sleeping Mats<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/h8EJ6niWCys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oztent RV 5 Plus Canvas Touring Tent &#8211; How to Set Up &amp; Pack Away<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u201cWill THAT stretcher fit in THAT tent?\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026Is a question frequently asked of the Snowys staff in regards to various styles of tents. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/can-i-fit-a-camp-stretcher-in-that-tent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ben\u2019s previous Snowys Blog article<\/a> addresses this very question, where he establishes a rough method to determine whether a stretcher can be considered part of the furniture within respective tents. For the math-letes out there \u2013 yes, this involves a little Trigonometry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While so many people are eager to know the answer, Ben confirms that it\u2019s difficult to know with so many different shapes, styles, and designs of tents. On the other hand, establishing which mattress best fits a tent is more straightforward, only requiring the floor measurements to draw an accurate conclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine how much space is lost after fitting a stretcher inside, Ben considers the tent\u2019s height and slope, as well as how tall the stretcher stands. He is guided by an average stretcher height of 45 centimetres and length of 197 centimetres, having regards too for a potential mattress on top and the sloping height of the tent. Regardless of the result, there becomes far less space inside a tent with a stretcher included. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the various styles of tents, Ben selected three different designs to apply his method to, as a rough guide for those wondering about their own sleep set-ups: cabin-style tents (such as <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/coleman-instant-up-tents\" target=\"_blank\">Coleman Instant Up<\/a> designs, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=fast%20frame%20tent\" target=\"_blank\">OZtrail Fast Frame<\/a> models, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/black-wolf-turbo-tents\" target=\"_blank\">Blackwolf Turbo<\/a> style tents), dome tents, and touring tents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cabin-Style Tents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cabin-style tent has a boxier shape to others, with flat, upright walls. As well as the standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=fast%20frame%20tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fast Frame<\/a> models, other Oztrail cabin-style tents include the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/fast-frame-lumos-10-person-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Fast Frame Lumos<\/a> tent with integrated lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Ben\u2019s method, fitting a stretcher comfortably from wall to wall would take roughly 15 centimetres from each end. To clarify, the measuring point begins from where the floor meets the wall, taking us out 15 centimetres along the floor and up 45 centimetres (i.e. the height of the stretcher). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When positioning a stretcher against one side or corner of the tent, the 15 centimetres are removed from the front, back, and side wall that the stretcher is sitting closest to, allowing for the sloping. For example, a 200-centimetre by 200-centimetre cabin-style tent at stretcher height would be reduced to roughly 170 centimetres by 185 centimetres. Most four-person cabin-style tents measure 240 centimetres by 240 centimetres, therefore reducing the measurements to 210 centimetres at stretcher height. While this doesn\u2019t follow an existing mathematical formula, it\u2019s nonetheless wise to note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben measures 185 centimetres tall, and with a sleeping bag and pillow is likely to still be brushing the inside of the tent. That said, the point of Ben\u2019s method is to simply give a guide. If you\u2019re already positioned on the boundary, adding a stretcher will likely leave things too tight with the tent\u2019s inner against your forehead. When this happens, the inner grazes the tent\u2019s fly where condensation occurs, creating a wicking point. The result? A damp camper with soggy feet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dome Tents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dome tents tend to allow more room inside, given their curved structure. While not too many brands produce this design anymore, Lauren and Ben agree that they\u2019re a classic, no-fuss style of tent. Aside from the standard cross-over construction with two poles, Zempire\u2019s Neo range of tents boast a geodesic design of multiple cross-over poles for superior stability. This design has the tents standing more upright, reducing the extent of the slope in the walls. Manufacturers these days are aiming to design tents with more upright walls and sides, with the intention of creating more internal space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The walls of a traditional three or four person dome tent tend to slope more, where adding a stretcher would remove roughly 20 centimetres from either end. This further confirms no blanket formula to cover the various shapes and structures across all tents. At a total of 40 centimetres lost, these tents leave room for potentially one stretcher, positioned at an angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"999\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Darche-XL-100-Stretcher-8-1.jpg\" alt=\"A camp stretcher sits among the soft dirt and gum leaves beside a white 4WD underneath the awning. In the background are tall, leafless trees, and a blue sky padded with clouds. The stretcher is a pale, dusty shade of brown.\" class=\"wp-image-48861\" title=\"An average stretcher is 45 centimetres high and roughly 197 centimetres long.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Darche-XL-100-Stretcher-8-1.jpg 999w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Darche-XL-100-Stretcher-8-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Darche-XL-100-Stretcher-8-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Darche-XL-100-Stretcher-8-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>An average stretcher is 45 centimetres high and roughly 197 centimetres long. Credit: Darche<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cabin-Style Tents: Revisited<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Circling back to cabin-style tents, Lauren considers the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/coleman-instant-up-tents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coleman Instant Up<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=fast%20frame%20tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Fast Frame<\/a> models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=coleman%20northstar%20tent\" target=\"_blank\">Coleman Instant Up Northstar <\/a>tent and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/fast-frame-lumos-10-person-tent\" target=\"_blank\">OZTrail Fast Frame Lumos 10 <\/a>and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/fast-frame-lumos-12-person-tent\" target=\"_blank\">12<\/a> both feature upright front and back walls, with side ends that taper down significantly. This has campers losing more than 15 centimetres on the one side alone. While stretchers can be positioned with the head and foot at each upright end, whoever sleeps on the sloped side will need to consider this as a potential pitfall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bedrooms of Family Dome Tents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=coleman%20northstar%20tent\" target=\"_blank\">Coleman Instant Up Northstar<\/a> and Chalet 9 CV tents, or those in the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/bedarra-family-2-room-dome-tent\" target=\"_blank\">Outdoor Connection<\/a> range \u2013 family dome tents are comprised of a central room with two rooms either side that slope at each end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lauren notes that those who own these tents \u2013 i.e. those with sloping walls in the side rooms, including the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/fast-frame-lumos-10-person-tent\" target=\"_blank\">OZTrail Fast Frame Lumos 10 <\/a>and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/fast-frame-lumos-12-person-tent\" target=\"_blank\">12<\/a> \u2013 usually prefer to stand in the entrance with a view of the slope immediately in front, and a stretcher either side to allow a corridor of walking space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given this isn\u2019t possible with such tents, she recommends resorting to either a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/easy-fold-low-rise-single-stretcher\" target=\"_blank\">25-centimetre high stretcher<\/a> or a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-sleeping-mats\" target=\"_blank\">sleeping mat<\/a>, where the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Stretchers\" target=\"_blank\">majority<\/a> of stretchers range between 195 centimetres and 205 centimetres. Adding a stretcher into the end rooms removes up to 30 centimetres given the extent of the slope. For example, for those who wish to orient their stretcher to allow a corridor down the centre, a 220-centimetre room is reduced to 190 centimetres.<\/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\/2022\/05\/EP56-Body-Image.jpg\" alt=\"Two young girls are sitting on a bright blue sleeping mat atop a stretcher bed, rugged up in warm clothes, laugh and playing. One has long, dark hair, and the other wears glasses. \" class=\"wp-image-48863\" title=\"Family dome tents are comprised of a central room, with two rooms either side that slope at each end.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EP56-Body-Image.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EP56-Body-Image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EP56-Body-Image-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EP56-Body-Image-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Family dome tents are comprised of a central room, with two rooms either side that slope at each end. Credit: Darche<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Oztent Tents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tents by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Oztent%20touring%20tents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oztent<\/a> tend to feature a different structure to others, where one side is sloped significantly (back wall) and the remaining three are upright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mostly single-skin tents without a fly, it\u2019s even more of a consideration to avoid positioning the stretcher alongside the edge of the tent\u2019s wall. Not only does this not bode well for condensation, but creates a rubbing point which can, overtime, work with windy weather to wear away the tent\u2019s inner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Oztent%20touring%20tents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oztent model<\/a> will allow 35 centimetres less room, according to Ben\u2019s rough method. As a guide, he uses four <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/megamat-single-camp-mat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10-centimetre high mats<\/a> (one for each of his family members) and sleeps with his feet at the door and his baggage towards the back to lift the sloping wall. That said, at 185 centimetres tall, the wall is still close to his head, suggesting that incorporating stretcher bed would make things tighter still.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our product review videos of the <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/h8EJ6niWCys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oztent RV Touring Tent<\/a> range, Ben places a stretcher in each of them and confirms that for the most part they would brush against the back wall of the tent. Doing so against the coating of a single-skin tent is likely to eventually cause a leak issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most Oztents will fit one stretcher inside comfortably, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/rv5-canvas-touring-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oztent RV-5 <\/a>will realistically fit two at a squeeze. Nonetheless, stretchers are a suitable option for campers with mobility issues. For those in this category, Ben and Lauren recommend a shorter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/easy-fold-low-rise-single-stretcher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-centimetre tall<\/a> model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Touring Tents<\/strong> (with Extended Back Walls)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=coleman%20northstar%20tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coleman Instant Up Northstar <\/a>model, Ben trials the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/turbo-tent-plus-300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blackwolf Turbo Plus<\/a> to assesses how well touring tents manage to fit a stretcher. This model features a box-shaped room at the front with a considerably sloped extended section at the back. OZtrail manufacture a similar Turbo-style design called the Jet Tent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the sides are upright, the sloped area at the rear is the only section from which space needs to be removed. Ben suggests lifting the back a little by placing bags in this space, though recommends they\u2019re low-risk items to copy any potential damage from condensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A classic, no-fuss touring tent is the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/safari-350-touring-tent\" target=\"_blank\">Darche Safari 260<\/a>, featuring a single pole in the centre that erects the tent like a pyramid, anchored by four pegs. While there isn\u2019t a lot of internal space, and the front section slopes considerably, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/safari-350-touring-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">extended version<\/a> features an appendage at the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another model is the Oztent Foxwing Tagalong Tent, the back wall of which slopes steeper than an RV model due to its lack of structure in the frame. Darche also manufacture the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/xtender-25-awning-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Xtender Awning Tent<\/a>, designed to attach to their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/eclipse-slimline-side-awning-2-5m-x-2-5m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2.5m awning<\/a>. The tent simply unzips and can be left free-standing while the vehicle is moving. That said, be sure to mark your tyre to park in the same position again! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, fair-weather campers will find that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/gazebo-portico-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Gazebo Portico<\/a> tents are a sufficient \u2013 though it\u2019s wise to account for the significant sloping of the back wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In determining a sufficient sleeping mat up to the height of a single airbed \u2013 roughly 15 centimetres \u2013 the floor dimensions of a respective tent can be an adequate guide, where a standard mattress height will reach the top of the bucket floor of most tents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the contrary, stretchers require more consideration for the design of the tent, the volume of space potentially lost, and the ideal level of comfort ones hopes to achieve. Some may argue that stretchers allow for more storage space underneath them &#8211; though the \u2018space\u2019 Ben and Lauren refer to is what surrounds the face and feet, potentially interfering with a comfortable sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stretchers are a popular choice as a sleep set-up component \u2013 and not just among those with mobility issues. That said, Lauren and Ben recommend the sleeping mat range by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=exped%20sleeping%20mats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exped<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=zempire%20sleeping%20mats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zempire<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=OZtrail%20sleeping%20mats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail<\/a>, offering superior comfort and insulation to most stretchers. A stretcher will often require a sleeping bag or insulative layer to a significantly higher degree of comfort than what it offers alone. Ben also reminds us of the potential damage to tent floors caused by stretchers\u2019 feet. Nonetheless \u2013 convince us! Do stretchers prevail above sleeping mats?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Ben concludes that a stretcher can certainly fit in a tent, he maintains that the process of doing so requires more consideration for a significant loss of space. This includes regard for leg room, walking space, how conveniently one hopes to be able to climb in and out of their stretcher, and how freely they\u2019d rather move about the inside of their tent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So&#8230; does that stretcher fit that tent? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, like most camping-related questions with an abundance of subjective angles from which to view them \u2013 we don\u2019t have a straightforward answer. For more clarity and visual aid, check out Ben\u2019s blog: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/can-i-fit-a-camp-stretcher-in-that-tent\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u2018Can I Fit a Camp Stretcher in That Tent?\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-2dafbca1-db34-4016-9207-f026b83fc830\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week\u2019s episode!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-3fc1e5f8-10be-4b09-998a-70c6506a24fc\">Thanks for tuning in to this week\u2019s episode of the Snowys Camping Show Podcast. Don\u2019t forget to subscribe to us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCgpO6k-UyaYgwyLg0ESceCg\">YouTube<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0wy9b822eekXe00bAIqPbX\">Spotify<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/au\/podcast\/snowys-camping-show\/id1527530990\">iTunes<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/podcasts\/db56692e-96e7-418d-929d-88c5fde70b1a\/Snowys-Camping-Show\">Amazon Music<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/269-snowys-camping-show-79675943\/\">iHeartRadio<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pca.st\/z1mx2k64\">Pocket Casts<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcastaddict.com\/podcast\/3281467\">Podcast Addict<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/s?fid=618483\">Stitcher<\/a>&nbsp;so you never miss an upload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-087cbd57-77e9-4533-b8fc-12f45f86e371\">If you have any questions for Ben and Lauren, make sure you head over to our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/snowys\/\">Facebook group<\/a>&nbsp;and let us know as we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-78e4097f-2fbd-446d-a99b-9a3d09f52d17\">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-48855 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='48855' data-nonce='fc7fe5fe41' 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-48855 lc'>0<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> <div class='status-48855 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, our outdoor experts apply Ben\u2019s method to determine how a standard sized stretcher can fit within the multiple tent shapes, styles, and designs. 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