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Ep166 - Is It Normal for Your Tent to Get Flooded?

Ep166 - Is It Normal for Your Tent to Get Flooded?

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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 - Intro
00:59 - Is It Normal for Your Tent to Get Flooded?
02:00 - Firstly - NO!
02:51 - Some Exceptions and Condensation
05:50 - Condensation Vs Leakage
09:58 - Best Types of Tent Floors
15:39 - Unprecedented Rain
16:37 - Summary

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