{"id":59436,"date":"2023-11-06T10:09:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T23:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=59436"},"modified":"2023-11-17T13:39:48","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T03:09:48","slug":"podcast-picking-a-tent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-picking-a-tent\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep113 &#8211; Our Pitch on Picking a Tent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\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:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4UdNynvxZyw?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-13913898\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/13913898.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-13913898&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">They&#8217;re your bedrooms in a bag. Your portable fortresses. Your on-the-road abodes. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>They&#8217;re tents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, Ben and Lauren go back to basics, detailing the main considerations when choosing a tent. From size, space, and weight, to &#8216;future-proofing&#8217;, vestibules, and product reviews &#8211; tune in for the most beneficial 45 minutes of tent-talk to date!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Body-Image-POD-.jpg\" alt=\"A man in a red t-shirt is zipping up a tent in the outback. \" class=\"wp-image-59467\" title=\"From size, space, and weight, to 'future-proofing', vestibules, and product reviews - tune in for some tent-talk!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Body-Image-POD-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Body-Image-POD--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Body-Image-POD--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Body-Image-POD--10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>In this episode, Ben and Lauren go back to basics, detailing the main considerations when choosing a tent. Image: BlackWolf<\/em><\/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>02:23 \u2013 Choosing a Tent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>05:18 \u2013 Basic Considerations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>05:52 \u2013 Environmental Conditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>07:02 \u2013 Size and Space<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:19 \u2013 \u2018Future-Proofing\u2019 and Accessories<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15:29 \u2013 Pack Size and Weight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>20:25 \u2013 Pitching<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>27:04 \u2013 Connectivity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>30:40 \u2013 Additional Features: Walls, Awnings, and Vestibules<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>32:35 \u2013 Waterhead Rating<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>35:32 \u2013 Windows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>36:48 \u2013 Internal Storage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>38:41 \u2013 Weather-Protected Ventilation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>39:31 \u2013 Making the Final Decision<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>42:05 \u2013 Product Reviews<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>43:58 \u2013 Online Camping Groups<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this Episode:<\/h2>\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&amp;type=154\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dome tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tents#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=263\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inflatable \/ air tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=coleman%20northstar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coleman Instant Up Northstar tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/bedrock-2p-hiking-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coleman Bedrock 2P Hiking Tent<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/understanding-tent-waterhead-ratings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8216;What Are Waterhead Ratings on Tents?&#8217; &#8211; By Ben Collaton<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Podcasts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-camping-with-teenagers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep10 &#8211; Camping with Teenagers<\/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:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-camping-with-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep97 &#8211; Camping with Kids<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@SnowysOutdoors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube: product videos<\/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 fortnight\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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