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Ep 151 - Double Stretchers: Bar or No Bar?

March 11, 2025 • Snowys Outdoors

From saving your back to saving your relationship, a double camp stretcher with a centre bar could make or break both!

In this episode, Ben and Lauren tackle the age-old camping conundrum of double stretchers – specifically, whether that infamous centre bar is a deal-breaker or just a minor inconvenience. From Kulkyne Kampers’ design to Darche’s approach and Quest Outdoors’ innovative solution (coming soon), our gear gurus weigh up the pros and cons of double camp stretchers with an without centre bars, be you a solo camper or the other half of your adventure duo.

Tune in for a practical discussion that proves sleeping arrangements shouldn’t come between you and your camping companion!

Shortcuts:
00:00 - Intro
03:08 - Double Stretchers: Bar or No Bar?
04:33 - Kulkyne Kampers Double Stretcher
05:57 - Managing a Centre Bar
07:02 - Darche XL 1400 Double Swag Stretcher
08:19 - The Function of a Centre Bar
10:35 - Solo Campers Vs Couples
10:58 - Quest Outdoors' 'Platform'
13:13 - Try Instore!
13:30 - Summary

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