Listen "Ep166 - Is It Normal for Your Tent to Get Flooded?"
Episode Synopsis
That sinking feeling of a flooded tent: are they an unfortunate reality or a gear failure red flag?Ben and Lauren drain the delusion from this soggy subject by diving into condensation versus leakage, separating the drips from deluges, and revealing which tent floor materials keep you high and dry. Plus, our gear gurus explain what happens when the weather stress-tests every stitch and seam.Tune in for a no-nonsense guide that reassures campers their shelter should repel water – not collect it!Shortcuts:00:00 - Intro00:59 - Is It Normal for Your Tent to Get Flooded?02:00 - Firstly - NO!02:51 - Some Exceptions and Condensation05:50 - Condensation Vs Leakage09:58 - Best Types of Tent Floors15:39 - Unprecedented Rain16:37 - SummaryJoin the conversation over on our Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowysHead to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs:https://www.snowys.com.au
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