{"id":48988,"date":"2022-06-06T11:00:40","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T01:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=48988"},"modified":"2023-01-10T15:46:29","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T05:16:29","slug":"podcast-shelters-for-rain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-shelters-for-rain\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep59 &#8211; Shelters for Rainy Days"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"for-amp wp-block-heading\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-10723068\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/10723068.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-10723068&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\/-hcMqr1SqT0?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"for-amp wp-block-heading\">Or watch the video version here:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ep 59 - Shelters for Rainy Days\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-hcMqr1SqT0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>It\u2019s raining, it\u2019s pouring\u2026 someone tore the awning\u2026<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be it unwelcome wet weather, or rustling gusts and gales with relentless gusto \u2013 hold on to your hats for this week\u2019s episode of the Snowys Camping Show as Ben and Lauren detail the shelter options most ideal for winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From airtent technology and gazebo goals, to heavy-duty tarp and gumwood poles \u2013 it\u2019s time to huddle in as our outdoor experts cover off (literally) the better measures for wet-weather leisure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shortcuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 \u2013 Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>02:06 \u2013 Increasing Camping Space in Rainy Weather<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>04:46 \u2013 Planning Your Trip<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>06:27 \u2013 Existing Tent Extensions and Awnings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>09:31 \u2013 Gazebos and Air Shelters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>17:00 \u2013 Tarp Shelters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25:26 \u2013 Awnings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this Episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Podcasts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-packing-your-vehicle-like-a-minimalist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep4 &#8211; Packing Your Vehicle Like a Minimalist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-gear-you-dont-need-for-camping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep7 &#8211; Gear Your Don&#8217;t Need for Camping<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-wind-rain-when-camping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep8 &#8211; Unexpected Wind &amp; Rain with Camping<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-tent-waterhead-ratings-with-zempire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep16 &#8211; Tent Waterhead Ratings with Zempire <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/R6CFG5x7PFk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep38 &#8211; Awnings, Shelters, and Shades for Summer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/cQsm8lppOXw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep40 &#8211; All About Air Tents with Zempire<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-cosy-camping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep58 &#8211; How to Camp Cosy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Products:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tents#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tarps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tarps and Matting<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/ultrarig-heavy-duty-poly-tarp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Ultrarig Heavy Duty Poly Tarp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/instant-up-6p-lighted-northstar-darkroom-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coleman Instant Up 6P Lighted Northstar Darkroom Tent<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/rv4-canvas-touring-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oztent RV-4 Canvas Touring Tent<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/turbo-tent-300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BlackWolf Turbo 300 Tent<\/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\/instant-up-4p-gold-series-evo-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coleman Instant Up 4P Gold Evo Tent<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=awning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tent awnings<\/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\/gazebos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gazebos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/deluxe-30-gazebo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Deluxe 3.0 Gazebo with Hydro Flow<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/event-14-sun-shelter-sunwall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coleman Event 14 Sun Shelter + Sunwall<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=zempire%20air%20shelter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zempire air shelters<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=pegs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pegs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=guy%20ropes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guy ropes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/event-14-deluxe-sun-shelter-sunwall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coleman Event 14 Deluxe Sun Shelter + Sunwall<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/rear-tub-racks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">23Zero Rear Tub Racks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/alloy-pole\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oztent Alloy Pole<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/alloy-telescopic-spreader-pole\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oztent Alloy Telescopic Spreader Pole<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camper-fly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Camper Fly<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/hiker-fly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Hiker Fly<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/big-foot-aluminium-tent-poles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Supa Peg Big Foot Aluminium Tent Poles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=awnings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4WD awnings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Increasing Camping Space in Rainy Weather<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While rain, hail, and wind have the potential to disrupt travel plans completely, a single day of heavy rain forecasted during a multi-day trip shouldn\u2019t warrant cancelled plans. In previous episodes, Ben and Lauren have covered <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/R6CFG5x7PFk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">summer shelters<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-tent-waterhead-ratings-with-zempire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">waterhead ratings<\/a> with the Zempire team, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-wind-rain-when-camping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unexpected wind and rain<\/a> when camping, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-cosy-camping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to keep cosy<\/a> outdoors in the cooler months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, Ben and Lauren discuss potential shelter options from the view of knowing that rain is coming, and preparing specifically for it. Given the extent to which camper trailers and caravans provide shelter alone, this content is mainly directed to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tent<\/a> campers who seek more cover beyond their vestibule!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Planning Your Trip<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Those with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tents#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=187,157\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">smaller tents<\/a> are recommended to choose an area with an existing shelter, as well as bring an additional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tarps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tarp<\/a> for a DIY covering if and where necessary. This can be achieved by using the supporting poles of the shelter, and assists in blocking out excess rain from entering through open sides of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, ensure your group isn\u2019t occupying the entire public space. Some campsite shelters will include tables and numerous barbeques or cooking facilities, enabling multiple groups of campers. Given this, be open to sharing your additional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/ultrarig-heavy-duty-poly-tarp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tarp<\/a> shelter with others using the same space and experiencing the same benefits. Sharing a camp shelter can be good fun in encouraging our nomad neighbours to mingle and bond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Existing Tent Extensions and Awnings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many tents include awnings for shade, which tend not to be suitable for heavy rain \u2013 unless they\u2019re pitched in a way that allows rain to run off and away. An example is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/instant-up-6p-lighted-northstar-darkroom-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coleman Instant Up tents<\/a>. If privy to heavy rain, water can pool \u2013 so it\u2019s wise not to rely on such tents in rainy conditions, and keep appropriate variations of set-up in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/rv4-canvas-touring-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oztent RV tent<\/a> model includes extensions to fix to the sides, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/turbo-tent-300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BlackWolf Turbo tents<\/a> include extender awnings to allow for space at the front. The latter tend to offer more structure, including poles to create peaks for water to run down and off as opposed to pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The awnings included with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/fast-frame-lumos-10-person-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Lumos<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/instant-up-4p-gold-series-evo-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coleman Instant Up tents<\/a> are also used as vestibules and door flaps. If the weather is awful, we\u2019re likely to want to zip the flap closed entirely, and it isn\u2019t always practical to use it as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=awning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">awning<\/a> too. On the other hand, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/turbo-tent-plus-300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BlackWolf Turbo tents<\/a> include awnings separate to the sealed, waterproof doorway, as well as additional walls and flooring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who wish to buy a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tents#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0\" target=\"_blank\">tent<\/a> for all-year-round use, it\u2019s wise to consider whether the awning will cater for substantial rainfall and how willing you\u2019ll be to disassemble it each night. While it may be possible to position the poles lower to allow for water to run off, this will reduce the headspace under the awning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, tents with a vestibule door or awning flap should be used for light rain and sun protection. In heavy rain, it\u2019s suggested to zip the flap closed entirely and integrate an additional sturdy, waterproof shelter into your set-up for cooking within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gazebos and Air Shelters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/gazebos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gazebos<\/a> may be the obvious solution, Ben and Lauren referenced them in a previous episode, \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-gear-you-dont-need-for-camping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gear You Don\u2019t Need for Camping<\/a>\u2019. That said, responses to the content indicated that Snowys listeners love their gazebos, which is applaudable given its heaviness, awkward size, and clumsy set-up process!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A gazebo may provide relief from rain \u2013 though it\u2019s wise to note that some aren\u2019t entirely water<em>proof<\/em>. Lauren reminds us that not every brand of gazebo tests their canopies for waterproofing, despite constructing with waterproof or water-resistant fabrics. Testing for waterproofing means a brand can confidently provide a guarantee that their product is secure from rain and wet weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, as a gazebo isn\u2019t an enclosed space, it&#8217;s possible there may be a hesitance from some brands to provide a waterproof guarantee. Despite the option of additional walls, the structure remains unsealed. This means that any potential claims against water making its way in can\u2019t necessarily be proven as that over a genuine product failure. While much of this involves common sense, there remains a grey area \u2013 and for that reason, it seems easier for manufacturers to simply avoid providing a waterproof claim altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the expectation is that a gazebo will protect campers from rain or sun (because what else?), Ben and Lauren recommend checking the waterhead rating. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/deluxe-30-gazebo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Concertina-style gazebos<\/a> have a heavy, mostly metal construction, and if not pegged sufficiently can bend and subsequently prove difficult to pack away. Designed as a dome to shed water away more efficiently, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/event-14-sun-shelter-sunwall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coleman Event 14 gazebo<\/a> serves as more of a beach shelter with both the fly and wall boasting a waterhead rating of 450 millimetres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Better still are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=zempire%20air%20shelter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zempire\u2019s range of air shelters<\/a> \u2013 cleverly designed to resist wind, securely anchored by guy ropes, and featuring an exceptional waterhead rating. In a <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/cQsm8lppOXw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">previous episode<\/a>, Ben and Lauren detail airtents and the technology involved in their construction. Following this, they received feedback from listeners regarding their shelters that have folded in the wind. While our gear gurus maintain that airtents are the most reliable option to tolerate winds, they remind us that &#8211; like most products &#8211; they\u2019re not 100% foolproof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid an air shelter collapsing in the wind, a clever solution is to deflate as the wind begins to pick up (keeping it secured to the ground with guy ropes) and inflate again after the foul weather passes. This option takes into account common sense. While usually stable in the rain, a large structure with vast walls like the Zempire airtents are likely to catch the wind. Nonetheless, the Coleman Event 14 and Zempire air shelters provide roughly three-and-a-half to four square metres of space \u2013 perfect for outdoor family living. As well as waterhead ratings, simply be mindful of overall weight and size when considering a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/gazebos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gazebo<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=air%20shelter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">air shelter<\/a>, as some pack up to be a similar size and structure to a standard sleeping tent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tarp Shelters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like many old school gizmos and gadgets \u2013 tarp shelters are simple, rugged, and reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While a tarp shelter exists, sometimes attempting to find one instore is harder than simply making one from scratch&#8230; using a tarp! With no hard-and-fast method to do so, tarps are available as lightweight, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/ultrarig-heavy-duty-poly-tarp\" target=\"_blank\">heavy-duty<\/a>, or custom-shaped to best repel water. Simply ensure the fabric is waterproof, establish eyelet points to fit the supporting poles, pack the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=pegs\" target=\"_blank\">pegs<\/a>, and gather the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=guy%20ropes\" target=\"_blank\">guy ropes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EP59-Body-Image-1.jpg\" alt=\"A man in a yellow rain jacket is attempting to cover his tent and campsite area with a shelter that is flailing in the wind. It is raining, and there are dark rainclouds overhead.\" class=\"wp-image-49021\" title=\"Like most products, nothing is 100% fool-proof!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EP59-Body-Image-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EP59-Body-Image-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EP59-Body-Image-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EP59-Body-Image-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>When creating a tarp shelter from scratch, ensure the fabric is waterproof, establish eyelet points to fit the supporting poles, pack the pegs, and gather the guy ropes!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With multiple variations of tarp shelter designs, there are many styles of tarp available too. Lauren uses a heavy-duty canvas material \u2013 heavy when folded into a square pancake-like shape, and tucked away in the back of her van. Given the weight of the canvas \u2013 designed for trucks, and purchased from a transport organisation \u2013 Lauren made the poles herself out of gumwood, and describes her handmade shelter as \u2018bomb-proof\u2019!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having travelled with her on many family holidays in the past, Lauren\u2019s tarp shelter comfortably fits five adults and roughly ten children when assembled, covering a massive 8 metres by 6 metres of space! On one occasion, perched on top of a cliff amid wild gusts and flailing gales, Lauren simply dropped the sides of the shelter and pegged them directly into the ground \u2013 proving its impressive strength and versatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben queries how its pack size and weight compare to the aforementioned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/event-14-deluxe-sun-shelter-sunwall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coleman Event 14 gazebo<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=zempire%20air%20shelter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zempire air shelters<\/a>. Bundling one long and four short wooden poles on the roof <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/rear-tub-racks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rack<\/a>, galvenised steel brackets for the A-frame (each smaller than a basketball), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=guy%20ropes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guy ropes<\/a>, shorter awning poles for the edge of the shelter, and the canvas tarp \u2013 Lauren\u2019s tarp shelter comes to a relatively substantial weight. That said, she has designed it to offer a more \u2018deluxe\u2019 sheltering and packs it all year round for protection from both sun and rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same design and structure can be applied to a lightweight tarp shelter option, beneficial for those who like to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-packing-your-vehicle-like-a-minimalist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">minimise weight<\/a> throughout their camp tackle. Ben describes replacing the gumwood poles with six <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/alloy-pole\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">made of alloy<\/a>, a poly tarp, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/alloy-telescopic-spreader-pole\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a spreader bar<\/a> to help both create an obvious peak for more space and promote water run-off. The more poles, the better \u2013 for headspace and overall stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camper-fly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail camper<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/hiker-fly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hiker fly<\/a> \u2013 lightweight, sturdy during rainy conditions, and pack small \u2013 coupled with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/big-foot-aluminium-tent-poles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aluminium awning poles<\/a> and a spreader bar for forming a peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All shelter options considered, the versatility of tarp shelters allows for easy, efficient adaptation of set-ups in a matter of minutes from a sudden change in weather \u2013 in Ben and Lauren\u2019s humble opinion, proving them unbeatable. The benefits of owning a tarp extend further than just sheltering from wet weather, providing additional means for both a ground cover and windbreak too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a family of two to four people especially, a set-up with a peaked awning plus a four-metre by four-metre tarp provides ample space. With so many options and room to move \u2013 literally \u2013 the only reservation of a tarp shelter is ensuring there are enough hands at the campsite to help assemble it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Awnings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=awnings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">awnings<\/a> are an option for adding shelter to wet weather set-ups, Ben and Lauren are more inclined to cover alternatives useful for those who don\u2019t have roof rack systems or large <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=awnings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4WD drives featuring awning systems<\/a>. Plus, the ever-present gap between the awning and the vehicle itself means that rain can trickle through on that side of the awning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For these reasons, Ben has removed the awning from his 4WD \u2013 and hasn\u2019t missed it!<\/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. 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