{"id":63046,"date":"2024-09-30T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-29T23:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=63046"},"modified":"2025-06-03T06:26:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T20:56:04","slug":"podcast-first-aid-for-your-tent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-first-aid-for-your-tent\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep134 &#8211; First Aid For Your 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\/jR8wI8B445k?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-15838651\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/15838651.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-15838651&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is your tent looking more hole-y than heavenly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today we&#8217;re talking tent repair! Ben and Lauren are back with a practical episode all about fixing your camping shelter. They&#8217;ll cover common tent issues like tears, broken zippers, and leaky seams, sharing their top tips for easy DIY repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re dealing with a small rip or a major malfunction, our hosts have got you covered with budget-friendly solutions to keep your tent in top shape for many adventures to come. So grab your repair kit and join us for some canvas first aid!<\/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\/2025\/01\/Body-Image.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of a hand applying a repair patch to a green and orange tent. \" class=\"wp-image-63179\" title=\"Ben and Lauren are back with a practical episode all about fixing your camping shelter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Body-Image.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Body-Image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Body-Image-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Body-Image-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Ben and Lauren are back with a practical episode all about fixing your camping shelter. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shortcuts:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 &#8211; Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>01:34 &#8211; Wombat Attacks&#8230;?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>04:30 &#8211; Fabric Repairs: Patches and Tapes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08:59 &#8211; Fabric Repairs: Glues<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:08 &#8211; Pole Repairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15:50 &#8211; Ben&#8217;s Recommended Way to Avoid Pole Breakages<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>17:29 &#8211; Air Poles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>19:32 &#8211; Zippers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>23:21 &#8211; Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>23:38 &#8211; What&#8217;s Your Worst Repair Story? Ever Had a Wombat Attack Your Tent?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this Episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Product:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/tent-accessories#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Repair and Treatment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/heavy-duty-awning-repair-tape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australian RV Heavy Duty Awning Repair Tape<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/type-a-fabric-repair-tape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tear-Aid Type A Fabric Repair Tape<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/seam-grip-sealer-adhesive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gear Aid Seam Grip + WP Sealer &amp; Adhesive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/tent-accessories#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=70,2117\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Poles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Trace%20Springs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trace Springs<\/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><strong>Blogs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/how-to-repair-an-air-mattress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Repairing and Caring for a Camp Mattress<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/when-camping-gear-breaks-are-you-prepared\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide to Camping Gear Maintenance &amp; Repair<\/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-caring-for-your-camping-gear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep12 &#8211; Caring for Your Camping Gear<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fixnzip.com\/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAyoi8BhDvARIsAO_CDsAqiG_fpPHcW0ybMazUJ0yQRUpo8EtdhdMeKMTLFbf1Hk483R_nLEUaAlubEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FixnZip<\/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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